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US 2024/0359453 A1Published application
Compositions And Methods of Carpet and Thinset Removal
AssigneeProtocol Environmental Solutions Inc.
InventorSergio Vitomir
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Abstract
Contemplated compositions and methods allow for simple and effective removal of carpet and/or modified thinset. In preferred embodiments, contemplated compositions include benzyl alcohol and optionally monoethanolamine and/or a modified cellulose thickener.
Claims20
A method of removing carpet from a subfloor to which the carpet is affixed with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), comprising:
- applying to the affixed carpet an organic solvent composition that includes an organic alcohol and optionally an alkaline activator;
- wherein the organic solvent composition is applied in an amount and for a time sufficient for the organic solvent composition to penetrate the affixed carpet and to soften the PSA;
- and
- upon softening of the PSA, removing the carpet from the subfloor.
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A method of removing residual modified thinset from a surface after removal of tiles from the surface, comprising:
- applying to the residual modified thinset on the surface an organic solvent composition that includes an organic alcohol and optionally an alkaline activator and/or thickener;
- wherein the organic solvent composition is applied in an amount and for a time sufficient for the organic solvent composition to at least partially penetrate the modified thinset, thereby forming a scrapable solid;
- and
- removing the scrapable solid from the surface.
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A kit for removal of carpet or modified thinset from a surface, comprising:
- an organic solvent composition that includes an organic alcohol and optionally an alkaline activator and/or a modified cellulose thickener;
- and
- an instruction associated with the composition with instructions to
- (a) apply the composition to a carpet that is affixed to a surface with a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) in an amount and for a time sufficient for the composition to penetrate the affixed carpet and to soften the PSA;
- and/or
- (b) apply the composition to residual modified thinset on a surface after tile removal from the surface in an amount and for a time sufficient for the composition to at least partially penetrate the modified thinset.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.