US3931072A
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Particleboard, hardboard, and plywood produced in combination with a lignin sulfonate-phenol formaldehyde glue system
Assignee: US PLYWOOD Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1972-08-24
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1992-08-24
Abstract
Abstract Improved lignocellulosic particleboard, hardboard, and plywood are produced using a lignin sulfonate-phenol formaldehyde glue system. Preferred products are secured by using Douglas fir chips in combination with a unique technique of blending the lignin sulfonate with a phenol and formaldehyde. A specific technique is to react lignin sulfonate with formaldehyde under influence of caustic and heat and then to react the resulting compound with phenol formaldehyde resin to secure a more effective final glue system.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P. Coyle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:27
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08G; C08G8/00; C08G8/28; C08L; C08L97/00; C08L97/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
Process for the preparation of an improved glue system for adhering wood particles to each other which comprises preparing a lignin sulfonate formaldehyde prepolymer by heating a solution of a salt of a lignosulfonic acid with an alkali metal hydroxide, thereafter adding a first amount of formaldehyde to form said prepolymer, thereafter adding phenol to said prepolymer followed by the addition of a second amount of formaldehyde, and heating the resulting mixture to form the glue system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
Process for the preparation of an improved glue system for adhering wood particles to each other which comprises preparing a lignin sulfonate formaldehyde prepolymer by heating a solution of a salt of a lignosulfonic acid with an alkali metal hydroxide, thereafter adding a first amount of formaldehyde to form said prepolymer, thereafter adding phenol to said prepolymer followed by the addition of a second amount of formaldehyde, and heating the resulting mixture to form the glue system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
Process as defined by claim 1 wherein said salt is the sodium salt, and wherein said salt of lignosulfonic acid and said alkali metal hydroxide solution is heated to a temperature in the range of about 80° to 110°C, said solution being cooled before adding said first amount of said formaldehyde, followed by reheating said solution and said first amount of formaldehyde, allowing the solution to exotherm until the formaldehyde is consumed, cooling the resulting reaction mixture and adding thereto said phenol, followed by the addition of said second amount of said formaldehyde, followed by heating to a temperature in the range of about 80° to 110°C for a time period in the range of about 20 to 60 minutes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Process as defined by claim 1 wherein sufficient alkali metal hydroxide is used to secure a glue system having a pH in the range of about 10.3 to 10.7.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |