Carpet waste composite
US8278365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31971
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A composite material is produced from carpet waste and a binding agent, in intimate association, and may also include wood fiber or chips and/or other additives. A method of manufacturing a composite material includes shredding carpet waste, coating the carpet waste with a binding agent, and subjecting the shredded, coated carpet waste to elevated heat and pressure. As an additional step, the composite material may be actively cooled to prevent deformation of the material.
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