Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Bryan, III

Thomas J. Bryan, III 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).

  • Synthetic wood
    Patent number: 6706381
    Abstract: A synthetic wood material and method are disclosed, including providing a plurality of continuous glass fibers oriented substantially in the longitudinal axis and coated with a resorcinol modified phenolic resin binder substantially free from catalyst. In one aspect, the synthetic wood material is oxidatively treated to restore color. In one aspect, the fibers and binder are precoated with a furfuryl alcohol resin prior to the pultrusion step to form the synthetic wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Balaba Concrete Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Willy M. Balaba, Thomas J. Bryan, III
  • Synthetic wood
    Patent number: 6228199
    Abstract: A synthetic wood material and method are disclosed, including providing a plurality of continuous glass fibers oriented substantially in the longitudinal axis and coated with a resorcinol modified phenolic resin binder substantially free from catalyst. In one aspect, the synthetic wood material is oxidatively treated to restore color. In one aspect, the fibers and binder are precoated with a furfuryl alcohol resin prior to the pultrusion step to form the synthetic wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Balaba Concrete Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Willy M. Balaba, Thomas J. Bryan, III
  • Composite reinforcing member
    Patent number: 6048598
    Abstract: A corrosion resistant, light weight composite twisted rope rebar is disclosed for reinforcing concrete material, including providing a plurality of continuous glass fibers oriented substantially in the longitudinal axis and coated with a thermoset polyester resin and catalyst. In one aspect, the twisted rope rebar includes two or more bundles in a helical pitch of about two inches to six inches to form the twisted rope rebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Balaba Concrete Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Bryan, III, Willy M. Balaba, David M. Bryan, Michael N. Tackie