Patent ID: 6551007
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: B27D,B27F,B27M,B32B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A joint for bonding a first axially extending wood segment presenting a first end face to a second axially extending wood segment presenting a second end face, the joint comprising:a single protrusion extending axially outwardly from the first end face and centered on the first end face, said protrusion having a smooth surface; a single void defined by an inner wall of the second wood segment, wherein the void has a smooth surface, extends axially inwardly from the second end face and is centered with respect to the second end face, and wherein the void is sized to receive the protrusion therein; and an adhesive disposed at an interface between the protrusion and the inner wall of the second wood segment to join the first and second wood segments together.