Patents by Inventor Douglas Priest

Douglas Priest 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).

  • CULM BLOCK AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100170187
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Oryzatech, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Korman, John Ruskey, Douglas Priest
  • CULM BLOCK AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090019813
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin Korman, John Ruskey, Douglas Priest
  • Culm block and method for forming the same
    Publication number: 20050223671
    Abstract: A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks forming a first rigid wall and a second rigid wall as a result of an application of heat and pressure to the same and the inherent bonding agent found in the straw stalks. Preferably, the culm block further comprises a plurality of through-holes for receiving structural reinforcements or otherwise and a restraining device wrapped about the block for added structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Benjamin Korman, John Ruskey, Douglas Priest