Patents by Inventor BRIAN BEAKLER

BRIAN BEAKLER 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).

  • DENSIFIED WOOD INCLUDING PROCESS FOR PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20240217135
    Abstract: A wood substrate or member is included, having an increased density with respect to natural, untreated wood. The process includes drying the wood prior to application of heat and pressure, which are controlled to reduce or eliminate color change on a surface of the wood member where heat and pressure are applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Travis E. Bjorkman, Brian Beakler, Luke P. Marra
  • Densified wood including process for preparation
    Patent number: 11931917
    Abstract: A wood substrate or member is included, having an increased density with respect to natural, untreated wood. The process includes drying the wood prior to application of heat and pressure, which are controlled to reduce or eliminate color change on a surface of the wood member where heat and pressure are applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: AHF, LLC
    Inventors: Travis E. Bjorkman, Brian Beakler, Luke P. Marra
  • DENSIFIED WOOD INCLUDING PROCESS FOR PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20230049393
    Abstract: A wood substrate or member is included, having an increased density with respect to natural, untreated wood. The process includes drying the wood prior to application of heat and pressure, which are controlled to reduce or eliminate color change on a surface of the wood member where heat and pressure are applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Travis E. Bjorkman, Brian Beakler, Luke P. Marra
  • HYBRID WOOD PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20160046094
    Abstract: Described herein are hybrid wood products comprising: a first layer comprising a first thermally compressed cellulosic substrate; a second layer comprising a fiberboard, a wood-plastic composite, or a vinyl composite; and a locking profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: BRIAN BEAKLER, STEVEN BUKOWSKI, SUNIL RAMACHANDRA
  • PROCESSES FOR THE DENSIFICATION OF A CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20160039113
    Abstract: A process for the densification of a cellulosic substrate, the process comprising: providing an apparatus comprising: a top calendar roll; a bottom calendar roll; and an in-feed conveyor; wherein the distance between the top calendar roll and the bottom calendar roll defines a separation gap; providing a cellulosic substrate having a thickness greater than the separation gap; and feeding the cellulosic substrate through the separation gap between the top calendar roll and the bottom calendar roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: STEVEN BUKOWSKI, SUNIL RAMACHANDRA, BRIAN BEAKLER