Robert S Hampson

Title: Robert S. Hampson: Inventor in Wood-Composite Manufacturing

Introduction

Robert S. Hampson is an inventor associated with Oldham, Great Britain, and Imperial Chemical Industries Limited. His listed work focuses on using organic polyisocyanates and wax release agents to improve the hot-pressing of lignocellulosic materials, including particle board. His record includes 3 patents.

Latest Patents

“Wax Dispersions and Their Use in the Manufacture of Sheets or Moulded Bodies.” This invention describes an organic polyisocyanate composition containing a liquid polyisocyanate mixed with wax and a liquid ester. The composition can be applied as an aqueous emulsion and is intended to help release pressed sheets or moulded bodies from the press during the manufacture of lignocellulosic products.

“Methods for the Manufacture of Particle Board Utilizing an Isocyanate.” This process uses an organic polyisocyanate and a wax release agent while hot-pressing lignocellulosic material. The specified release agents include vegetable wax, modified vegetable oil, microcrystalline wax, and mineral wax. Applying the wax as a dispersion in an aqueous polyisocyanate emulsion can facilitate the release of the finished product from the press plates.

Career Highlights

Hampson’s listed patent work addresses practical challenges in manufacturing particle board and other pressed wood-based products. His inventions describe formulations and processes designed to support product release from press surfaces, an important consideration in hot-press production.

Collaborations

Hampson’s listed coworkers include James P. Brown and Graham Gibbins. His work is associated with Imperial Chemical Industries Limited.

Conclusion

Robert S. Hampson’s patent contributions center on polyisocyanate compositions and wax release methods for manufacturing pressed lignocellulosic products, including particle board.