Paper making and fiber liberation – Processes of chemical liberation – recovery or purification... – Utilizing electrical or radiant energy
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-03
2010-12-07
Daniels, Matthew J. (Department: 1741)
Paper making and fiber liberation
Processes of chemical liberation, recovery or purification...
Utilizing electrical or radiant energy
C162S009000, C162S158000, C162S192000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07846295
ABSTRACT:
Methods of treating wood and wood products include irradiating untreated wood having a first molecular weight with ionizing radiation to cause an increase in the molecular weight of a cellulosic component of the wood to a second, relatively higher molecular weight.
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Daniels Matthew J.
Leber Celia H.
Minskey Jacob Thomas
Xyleco, Inc.
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