Patent Number: 7651582
Docket Number: 10608
Serial Number: 12151353
Date Patented: 01/26/2010

Summary:  A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) or other conventional adhesive component commonly used in the production of plywood and other wood products. Patent Status: Patent application filed on May 6, 2008. Link at USPTO filed under patent title “Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations.” Inventors: Paul J Weimer U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center 1925 LINDEN DR W MADISON, WI, 53706-1108 Phone: (608) 890-0075 Fax: (608) 890-0076 Paul.Weimer@ars.usda.gov Linda F Lorenz, Anthony H. Conner, Charles R. Frihart US Forest Service Madison, WI