Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Preassembled subenclosure or substructure section of unit or... – Vertically staggered
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Braun, Leslie A. (Department: 3632)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Preassembled subenclosure or substructure section of unit or...
Vertically staggered
C052S600000, C052S749100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06951080
ABSTRACT:
A culm block and a method of manufacture are disclosed. The culm block comprises a plurality of straw stalks that are “vertically aligned”, i.e., perpendicular to the ground when the block is laid flat. The straw is treated with a moisture inhibitor and/or a binder. Throughholes, which may have tubes associated therewith, are formed into the top and bottom walls of the culm block. A lath or external strapping sleeve is wrapped about the front, rear, and side walls of the block for added structural support. The method of manufacture may include sorting the stalks according to length, checking the stalks for moisture content, and drying the stalks depending upon their moisture content prior to compression and formation.
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Korman Benjamin Z.
Priest Doug C.
Ruskey, III John A.
Braun Leslie A.
Dobrusin & Thennisch PC
Le Tan
Oryzatech Inc.
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