News and Press ReleasesNews and Press ReleasesFairburn , GA - (November 17, 2005) – G.B. Technologies, LLC announced today that patent number 6,964,704 has been issued by the US Patent Office for Dan Cox and Dr. Robert Bruce’s improved alpha hemihydrate plaster. This new product and calcining process for gypsum-cement (Hi-PSI-GTM) was developed by G.B. Technologies (GBT), which has been assigned all rights to the patent and technology.
"The granting of this patent signals a new direction for the gypsum material industry," said Dan Cox, Executive Vice President, GBT. "Hi-PSI-G is a major alpha-gypsum material and process improvement that brings reduced process water demand, low energy consumption, low equipment capital outlay, minimal labor, and multi-sourced raw material, e.g., natural, synthetic, or recycled gypsum. This invention opens the gypsum manufacturing market to smaller manufacturers, coal combustion product producers, as well as the traditional gypsum manufacturers like USG, BPB, and National Gypsum Company."
Hi-PSI-G addresses a wide range of markets for gypsum plasters, including those typically served by low cost beta-gypsum plasters to those served by the very high performance wet process alpha-gypsum plasters. The capabilities of the technology allows it to be targeted at wall/fiber board, joint cements, casting plasters, floor screeds, mine/marine structures, road base binders, and environmental containment.
Wil Jacques, President, Emanus, LLC, a provider of technology transfer services said, "I am pleased with the progress of our team’s marketing efforts for Hi-PSI-G. We will continue to aggressively market this superior technology for all segments of the gypsum industry that can take advantage of its capabilities."
About G.B. Technologies, LLC
G.B. Technologies (GBT), established in 2004, is an early stage technology company focused on alpha-gypsum product and manufacturing process development. GBT provides technology transfer and licensing services related to the installation of its Hi-PSI-GTM process to industrial companies involved in various segments of the gypsum market. GBT’s technology puts control of alpha gypsum cement material in the hands of small and large suppliers. The global market for gypsum-based products is estimated at $150 billion annually. On the web at http://www.gbtechnologiesllc.com.
About Dr. Robert B. Bruce
Dr. Robert Bruce is principal owner of Innogyps Inc. - a provider of consulting services to the gypsum industry. Dr. Bruce has over twenty-five years of extensive experience in the gypsum industry. He has held senior positions with industry leading firms in North America and Europe, and currently works with clients all over the globe.