US4199870A
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Method for preventing sticker marks on architectural grade plywood and lumber
Assignee: Hickson Corp
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Filing: 1978-01-09
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1998-01-09
Abstract
Abstract Herein disclosed is an improved method of kiln drying architectural grade plywood and lumber which has been treated with a water borne agent. The improved method utilizes coated wire mesh as the kiln stickers. Use of the coated wire mesh stickers greatly reduces the incidence of sticker marks on the decorative faces of the plywood and lumber.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Arsenault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:26
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B25/00; F26B25/06; F26B25/14; F26B25/18; F26B25/185; F26B15/00; F26B15/10; F26B15/12; F26B15/16; F26B2210/00; F26B2210/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
In a method of kiln drying a wood product which has been treated by a water-borne agent including the steps of layering the wood on a kiln tram, providing spaces between said layers of wood on said tram and placing the loaded tram in a kiln for drying, the improvement comprising the step of: separating the faces of said wood from one another by means of coated wire mesh wherein said coated wire mesh has a mesh opening of approximately 2 inches and is convoluting 3/4 inch in diameter so that said spaces between said layers of wood is a minimum of 3/8 inch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a method of kiln drying a wood product which has been treated by a water-borne agent including the steps of layering the wood on a kiln tram, providing spaces between said layers of wood on said tram and placing the loaded tram in a kiln for drying, the improvement comprising the step of: separating the faces of said wood from one another by means of coated wire mesh wherein said coated wire mesh has a mesh opening of approximately 2 inches and is convoluting 3/4 inch in diameter so that said spaces between said layers of wood is a minimum of 3/8 inch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the wire mesh is coated with vinyl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a method of kiln drying a wood product which has been treated by a water-borne agent including the steps of layering the wood on a kiln tram, providing spaces between said layers of wood on said tram and placing the loaded tram in a kiln for drying, the improvement comprising the step of: separating the decorative faces of said layers of wood by means of a coated wire mesh wherein said coated wire mesh has an opening of approximately 2 inches, and is convoluting so that said spaces between said layers of wood is a minimum of 3/8 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a method of kiln drying a wood product which has been treated by a water-borne agent including the steps of layering the wood on a kiln tram, providing spaces between said layers of wood on said tram and placing the loaded tram in a kiln for drying, the improvement comprising the step of: separating the decorative faces of said layers of wood by means of a coated wire mesh wherein said coated wire mesh has an opening of approximately 2 inches, and is convoluting so that said spaces between said layers of wood is a minimum of 3/8 inches.
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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) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |