Patents by Inventor Melvin L. Buike

Melvin L. Buike 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).

  • Friction particle for brake lining
    Patent number: 3966670
    Abstract: A friction particle, useful in applications where cashew nut shell oil friction particles have been used, may be prepared by the reaction at a temperature from about 225.degree. to about 400.degree. Fahrenheit of a non-oxyalkylated resole with resin selected from the group consisting of an oxyalkylated resole, an alkylated resole, an alkylated novolac, an oxyalkylated novolac, and mixtures thereof until it is insoluble, infusible, and does not soften slightly under mechanical force at temperatures below about 400.degree. Fahrenheit, and has substantially no cohesive or bonding strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Hooker Chemicals & Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Frank S. Grazen, Melvin L. Buike, Frank M. Bryzinsky