Patents by Inventor Auston B. Graham

Auston B. Graham has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for drying wood
    Patent number: 5345695
    Abstract: Pieces of wood to be dried are stacked in an oven with a space provided between horizontal layers of the wood to permit air flow between the pieces of wood. Means providing the spacing are channel-shaped, non-moisture absorbing strips of metal or plastic approximately 3/4 inch square. The air for drying the wood will travel down the channel of the strips to help in the drying of the wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Auston B. Graham