Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, cleaned, unadulterated layers of are provided. An initial, unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and adhesive contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial, fused carpet layer. Carpet layers are iteratively added, as required, using heat and pressure followed by cooling to furnish a carpet waste composite. Plates are added in sealing engagement to surfaces of the composite construction material.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial, unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and adhesive contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial, fused carpet layer. An iterative, unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial, fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using adhesive contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative, fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial, unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and adhesive contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial, fused carpet layer. An iterative, unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial, fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using adhesive contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative, fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial, unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and adhesive contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial, fused carpet layer. An iterative, unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial, fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using adhesive contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative, fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial, unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and adhesive contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial, fused carpet layer. An iterative, unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial, fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using adhesive contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative, fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and non-adhesive, non-binding contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial fused carpet layer. An iterative unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using non-adhesive, non-binding contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and non-adhesive, non-binding contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial fused carpet layer. An iterative unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using non-adhesive, non-binding contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and non-adhesive, non-binding contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial fused carpet layer. An iterative unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using non-adhesive, non-binding contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: A carpet waste composite and method for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the method, unadulterated layers of carpet having a backing side and a tufted side are provided. An initial unfused carpet layer is made by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with homogenous and non-adhesive, non-binding contact therebetween. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an initial fused carpet layer. An iterative unfused carpet layer is created by placing two cleaned, unadulterated layers of carpet tufted side-to-tufted side with the initial fused carpet layer interposed therebetween using non-adhesive, non-binding contact. Heat and pressure followed by cooling are applied to furnish an iterative fused carpet layer. The process of adding layers may continue as required.

Abstract: Multilayer articles include a fibrous web and a barrier film directly bonded to the fibrous web; wherein the fibrous web includes fibers that include natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or combinations thereof; wherein the synthetic fibers comprise a synthetic thermoplastic polymer selected from an aliphatic polyester, an aromatic polyester, a polyamide, and combinations thereof; and wherein the barrier film includes a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester, a polyvinyl alkanoate polymer having a Tg of no greater than 70 C; and a non-lactide plasticizer having an acid number of no greater than 10 and having a weight average molecular weight of no greater than 5000 g/mol.

Abstract: Filter assemblies that comprise a temporary attachment mechanism disposed on a surface of a filter are disclosed, as well as methods and systems related to using such filter assemblies during sterilization. The disclosed filter assemblies can include sterilization indicator elements.