Methods for repurposing used chopsticks and articles made from the same
AssigneeTrinity International Industries, L.L.C.
InventorCze-Chao Tam
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Abstract
Methods for repurposing used chopsticks can be utilized to make various wooden products therefrom. The wooden products can be made by sorting, stacking, pressing and finishing the product pressed product into a desired manufactured item. The method can include other steps, such as soaking, drying, polishing, and applying a finish. In some embodiments, the chopsticks, prior to pressing, may be modified by soaking, application of a finish or preservative, application of a binder, or the like. Such manufactured items can include furniture, houseware, storage products and the like.
Claims12
A wood-based product comprising:
- a plurality of chopsticks, having a moisture content less than 4 percent, pressed together to form a solid unfinished wood product, wherein
- one or more of the solid unfinished wood products are cut and/or assembled to form the wood-based product;
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- the plurality of chopsticks are free from adhesive.
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