Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Ternes

Thomas J. Ternes 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).

  • Method for forming simulated shake shingles
    Patent number: 5635125
    Abstract: An artificial shake type shingle includes of a molded composite of wood sawdust particles and ground-up recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) particles. The PVC particles are preferably formed from recycled water or garden hose, preferably those with reinforcing fibers therein, which composition helps to attain a strong building material product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Re-New Wood, Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas J. Ternes, Kimberly K. Ternes, Barry L. West