Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Herion

Thomas G. Herion 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).

  • Termite resistant and fungal resistant oriented strand board and methods for manufacturing
    Patent number: 7485286
    Abstract: The present invention provides for wood based panels (e.g., OSB or plywood) that are termite resistant, fungal resistant, or a combination thereof; and methods of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Potlatch Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Hejna, Bruce Trebnick, Ron S. Salisbury, Thomas G. Herion
  • Method for manufacturing wood-based composite panel having foil overlay
    Patent number: 7378044
    Abstract: The present invention provides a product that includes (a) a wood-based composite panel having a pair of outer surfaces; and (b) a radiant barrier material having a pair of outer surfaces, wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the radiant barrier material is adhered to at least a portion of an outer surface of the wood-based composite panel; wherein the radiant barrier material that includes apertures such that the apertures are present in about 49 apertures per square inch of radiant barrier material or less, inclusive. The invention also includes methods for manufacturing such product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Potlatch Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Hejna, Stephen B. Bailey, Michael C. Wagner, Thomas G. Herion
  • Termite resistant and fungal resistant oriented strand board and methods for manufacturing
    Patent number: 7264796
    Abstract: The present invention provides for wood based panels (e.g., OSB or plywood) that are termite resistant, fungal resistant, or a combination thereof; and methods of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Potlatch Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Hejna, Bruce Trebnick, Ron S. Salisbury, Thomas G. Herion
  • Termite resistant and fungal resistant oriented strand board and methods for manufacturing
    Patent number: 6818317
    Abstract: The present invention provides for wood based panels (e.g., OSB or plywood) that are termite resistant, fungal resistant, or a combination thereof; and methods of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Potlach Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Hejna, Bruce Trebnick, Ron S. Salisbury, Thomas G. Herion
  • Wood-based composite panel having foil overlay and methods for manufacturing
    Patent number: 6800352
    Abstract: The present invention provides a product that includes (a) a wood-based composite panel having a pair of outer surfaces; and (b) a radiant barrier material having a pair of outer surfaces, wherein at least a portion of an outer surface of the radiant barrier material is adhered to at least a portion of an outer surface of the wood-based composite panel; wherein the radiant barrier material that includes apertures such that the apertures are present in about 49 apertures per square inch of radiant barrier material or less, inclusive. The invention also includes methods for manufacturing such product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Potlach Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Hejna, Stephen B. Bailey, Michael C. Wagner, Thomas G. Herion
  • Termite resistant and fungal resistant oriented strand board and methods for manufacturing
    Publication number: 20030026942
    Abstract: The present invention provides for wood based panels (e.g., OSB or plywood) that are termite resistant, fungal resistant, or a combination thereof; and methods of manufacturing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Donald Hejna, Bruce Trebnick, Ron S. Salisbury, Thomas G. Herion