Patents by Inventor Wally K. Rowland

Wally K. Rowland 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).

  • Process for forming lignocellulosic products and products formed thereby
    Patent number: 7399798
    Abstract: A process is provided for producing lignocellulosic board panels. The process comprises providing lignocellulosic material and an adhesive system. The adhesive system comprises (a) a base adhesive resin and (b) an extender and/or filler material comprising sugar beet material. The adhesive system (i) retains substantial moisture in the lignocellulosic material, and/or (ii) creates a relatively higher initial viscosity, and/or (iii) maintains a substantially stable viscosity thereof over time. The lignocellulosic material is combined with adhesive system. The combined lignocellulosic material and adhesive is then formed into the lignocellulosic board panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Willamette Valley Company
    Inventors: Tim C. Ayers, Philip N. Cote, Wally K. Rowland, Robert Joe Rubash