Patents by Inventor John M. Bateman

John M. Bateman 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).

  • Apparatus for orientation and deposition of discrete lignocellulosic materials
    Patent number: 4323338
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for forming and electrostatically orienting a mat of discrete particles of lignocellulosic material on an electrically non-conductive transfer surface and then transferring the directionally oriented mat onto a grounded, moving, electrically conductive mat receiving surface under the continuing influence of an electrostatic field without loss of orientation of the particles of lignocellulosic material making up the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1982
    Assignee: Morrison-Knudsen Forest Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Peters, John M. Bateman
  • Method for orientation and deposition of lignocellulosic material in the manufacture of pressed comminuted products having directional properties
    Patent number: 4287140
    Abstract: A continuous method and apparatus are disclosed for forming and electrostatically orienting a mat of discrete particles of lignocellulosic material on an electrically nonconductive transfer surface and then transferring the directionally oriented mat onto a grounded, moving, electrically conductive mat receiving surface under the continuing influence of an electrostatic field without loss of orientation of the particles of lignocellulosic material making up the mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: Morrison-Knudsen Forest Products Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Peters, John M. Bateman