Patents by Inventor Peter Laks

Peter Laks 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).

  • Compositions and methods for wood preservation
    Patent number: 6753035
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product. The method comprises incorporating an additive into a nanoparticle, applying the nanoparticle to wood or a wood particle and applying sufficient pressure to force the nanoparticle to penetrate the wood or wood particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Board of Control of Michigan Technological University
    Inventors: Peter Laks, Patricia A. Heiden
  • Compositions and methods for wood preservation
    Publication number: 20030134137
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product. The method comprises incorporating an additive into a nanoparticle, applying the nanoparticle to wood or a wood particle and applying sufficient pressure to force the nanoparticle to penetrate the wood or wood particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: Board of Control of Michigan Technological University
    Inventors: Peter Laks, Patricia A. Heiden
  • Compositions and methods for wood preservation
    Patent number: 6521288
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product. The method comprises incorporating an additive into a nanoparticle, applying the nanoparticle to wood or a wood particle and applying sufficient pressure to force the nanoparticle to penetrate the wood or wood particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Control of Michigan Technological University
    Inventors: Peter Laks, Patricia A. Heiden
  • Compositions and methods for wood preservation
    Publication number: 20020051892
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for incorporating biocides into wood or a wood product. The method comprises incorporating an additive into a nanoparticle, applying the nanoparticle to wood or a wood particle and applying sufficient pressure to force the nanoparticle to penetrate the wood or wood particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Applicant: Board of Control of Michigan Technological University
    Inventors: Peter Laks, Patricia A. Heiden