Composite wood products and methods of manufacture
OwnerRichard T. Svopa, Jr., David Newtoninventors
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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.
Claims21
A composite wood product adapted for burning, the composite wood product comprising:
- lignosulfonate in an amount from about 0.5 wt. % to about 6 wt. %;
- wood particles;
- ground corn in an amount from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %;
- and
- a moisture content from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %,
- wherein the composite wood product is characterized by an absence of wax.
A method of using a composite wood product adapted for burning, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a composite wood product comprising a blend of lignosulfonate in an amount from about 0.5 wt. % to about 6 wt. %, wood particles, ground corn in an amount from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, and a moisture content from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %, wherein the composite wood product is characterized by an absence of wax;
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- burning the composite wood product to produce smoke characterized by a lack of malodorous content.
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