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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2012
Applicants:
Richard T. Svopa, Jr., Plymouth, MA (US);
David Newton, Cotuit, MA (US);
Inventors:
Richard T. Svopa, Jr., Plymouth, MA (US);
David Newton, Cotuit, MA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C10L 5/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A composite wood product adapted for burning includes a compacted mixture of lignosulfonate, wood particles, and ground corn. A method of manufacturing the composite wood product includes: (i) providing and mixing the lignosulfonate, the wood particles, and the ground corn to form a mixture having a moisture content from about 6 wt. % to about 18 wt. %; compacting the mixture at high pressure; and drying the mixture to obtain an optimum moisture level for burning. The composite wood product may be provided in a kit that includes log-shaped pieces and starter pieces.