From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Maine researchers receive patent for fence, deck wood composite from Bangor Daily News Your next deck or fence could last longer and withstand more punishment thanks to newly patented technology developed at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. U.S. Patent No. 8,221,663, which was issued July 17, introduces a method for the manufacture of synthetic wood. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063