Patent ID: 8820017
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: B27N,B29K,B44C,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A wood composite article reverse molded from a mat of refined cellulosic fibers and sufficient binder to adhere the cellulosic fibers together into a structurally sound article having a specific gravity in the range of about 0.96 to about 1.08, said article comprising an outer major planar surface panel portion, a planar raised panel portion surrounded by the outer major planar surface panel portion, and a contoured portion situated between and integral with the outer major planar surface panel portion and the planar raised panel portion, the contoured portion comprising a plurality of raised, planar steps ascending from the outer major planar surface portion to a profile-up convex top portion that has a rounded apex with an increased density and a reduced thickness compared to the outer major planar surface portion.