Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
404082000 | Sequential construction of diverse layers | 21 |
20090279952 | Runway for aircraft and roadway for vehicles and method of renewing a runway or roadway - The cover layer is applied as an asphalt cover layer ( | 11-12-2009 |
20100150650 | METHOD FOR LAYING A PAVING MAT - According to a method for laying a paving mat with a paving screed, the paving mat comprising a lane and a downwardly inclined slope beginning at a transition to the outside, the paving screed comprising a base screed and at least one extension screed which is extendable and retractable by a sliding motion in a sliding direction parallel to the base screed for varying the working width of the paving screed, the base screed and the extension screed having sole plates at the lower sides, with the sole plate of the extension screed being inclined laterally for forming the slope with the angle of the slope, a lateral position of the transition is first set relative to the base screed, during or after setting the lateral position a height difference is measured perpendicular to the planum between a fixed measuring location at the base screed and a location along a reference line extending parallel to the sole plate of the extension screed, the measured height difference being converted into a target value, and in the case of a variation of the working width and/or of the angle an occurring deviation of the height difference from the target value as caused by the variation is measured and automatically is corrected by a simultaneous height adaptation of the sole plate of the extension to the target value in order to maintain the set lateral position of the transition stationary. | 06-17-2010 |
20100150651 | PAVING SCREED AND A METHOD FOR LAYING A PAVING MAT - A paving screed comprises a base screed and extension screeds each of which is support via an extension guiding structure at a guidance fixed in the base screed such that each extension screed can be extended and retracted. A multiple point suspension is provided between the extension guiding structure and the guidance. A frame carrying the sole plate of the extension screed A is arranged below the extension guiding structure. Substantially vertical adjustment assemblies make it possible to adjust the height position of the frame via drives. A lateral inclination adjustment assembly is provided structurally separated from the adjustment assemblies either for the frame or within the frame for the sole plate of the extension screed. | 06-17-2010 |
20110142540 | CRACK RESISTANT COATING AND METHOD OF APPLYING CRACK RESISTANT COATING - The present invention relates to a method for applying a crack resistant coating on a surface, where the crack resistant coating increases resistance to high vertical and horizontal movements and high shear stresses on the surface. The method comprises the steps of applying a binding material to the surface, applying an aggregate mixture within 15 seconds of applying the binding material to the surface, and allowing the binding material to fill some of the air voids in the aggregate mixture to form a substantially voidless layer with a height of at least 0.38 cm. | 06-16-2011 |
20110274490 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND SURFACING - Methods and compositions for improving the strength and longevity of secondary roadways through environmentally sound practices are disclosed herein. A composition for road sealing includes an aqueous emulsion of acrylic and vinyl acetate polymer, water, and a resin-modified emulsion, wherein the resin-modified emulsion includes a mixture of pitch and rosin, an emulsifying agent, and water. | 11-10-2011 |
20120063846 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTIFICIAL PAVING THAT HELP IMPROVING GLOBAL WARMING - Provided is a method for manufacturing artificial paving that helps improving global warming. A water permeable paving layer is provided under which a drain layer, which includes gravels or sand, is selectively formed, and an interfacing layer is formed under the drain layer. An ecological gradation layer is set and rammed. The underside ecological gradation layer provides an effect of supporting and, due to the ecological gradation layer containing therein hollow bodies, which can be embodied as disaster-prevention water-storage hollow bodies or earth-improvement hollow bodies or microorganism-culture hollow bodies or water-keeping hollow bodies as desired, allows rainwater falling on ground surface to quickly penetrate down into the underground location, makes the ecological gradation layer effectively preserve water in high water content, and prompt breeding of microorganisms, whereby when the atmosphere is of a high temperature, underground humidity can be released through drainpipes that constitute the water permeable paving. | 03-15-2012 |
20120170979 | ROAD CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Disclosed is a method for constructing an asphalt-paved gutter, the gutter being of the type having a trough-shaped base and an asphalt layer defining the gutter which overlies the base. The method comprises screeding a surface with a shaping screed having the shaping profile of said trough-shaped base to form said trough-shaped base. The gutter is formed with an asphalt laydown machine, of the type used in road construction to spread asphalt over a base course and which screeds and compacts the asphalt using a floating screed, by providing a protuberance underneath the floating screed which protuberance is shaped and dimensioned to screed and compact the asphalt layer in use. | 07-05-2012 |
20120189388 | FOAMED BITUMINOUS EMULSION - The invention is a foamed bituminous emulsion comprising a bituminous emulsion and vapor entrained within the bituminous emulsion, such that the foamed bituminous emulsion is a frothy mass of foam. The temperature of the foamed bituminous emulsion may be less than 100° C., less than 75° C., or less than 50° C. The vapor entrained within the bituminous emulsion may have a volume greater than 5%, 25%, or 50% by volume of the volume of the bituminous emulsion. The foamed bituminous emulsion may be combined with paving materials to produce a foamed bituminous emulsion paving mixture. A layer may by produced by forming a bituminous emulsion; foaming the bituminous emulsion to produce a foamed bituminous emulsion, where foaming the bituminous emulsion comprises causing vapor to become entrained within the bituminous emulsion; combining the foamed bituminous emulsion with paving materials to produce a paving mixture; and applying the paving mixture to an existing surface to form a new surface. The method may further comprise compacting the new surface. The paving mixture may have a temperature less than 100° C., less than 75° C., or less than 50° C. when applied to the existing surface. | 07-26-2012 |
20120189389 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL USING A MIXING SYSTEM - A method produces a composite material using a mixing system. The composite material comprises at least one aggregate, e.g. rock and/or glass, and the reaction product of a two-component polymeric binder composition comprising a first component, e.g. an isocyanate component, and a second component, e.g. an isocyanate-reactive component. The mixing system includes a mixing apparatus. The method includes the step of providing the aggregate, the first component and the second component into the mixing apparatus. The method further includes the step of mixing the first and second components to produce the reaction product of the two-component polymeric binder composition, and the step of applying the reaction product of the two-component polymeric binder composition to the aggregate within the mixing apparatus to produce the composite material. The composite material can be used for forming a paved structure, such as a sidewalk or a roadway. | 07-26-2012 |
20120195684 | SELF-COMPRESSING ASPHALT MIXTURE, IN PARTICULAR MASTIC ASPHALT MIXTURE, FOR ROADWAY TOPCOATS, ASPHALT INTERMEDIATE LAYERS, ASPHALT BINDER LAYERS AND/OR ASPHALT SEALING LAYERS - Self-compressing asphalt mixtures, in particular according to the mastic asphalt principle, and in particular mastic asphalt mixtures for roadway topcoats, asphalt intermediate layers, asphalt binder layers and/or asphalt sealing layers used in road construction. Roadway topcoats, asphalt intermediate layers, asphalt binder layers, and/or asphalt sealing layers containing such asphalt mixtures, methods for forming the same, and methods for transporting the asphalt mixtures, such as to an installation site, are also disclosed. | 08-02-2012 |
20120237296 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GOLF COURSE CART PATH CONSTRUCTION - A system and method for building and renovating golf course paths to provide an alternate golf cart path with a drainage system and durable natural path for golf. A drainage system and a layer of gravel is installed over the entire sub grade of the path. A layer of crumb rubber is placed over the gravel. A pre-polymer is sprayed onto the layer of crumb rubber and gravel to secure it in place. The polymer sprayed is permitted to cure for approximately 24-48 hours. | 09-20-2012 |
20120282026 | COMBINATION GRAVEL SPREADER/PAVER GEO-TEXTILE FABRIC INSTALLER APPARATUS - A gravel spreader/paver apparatus and method for transporting and spreading gravel and other base materials, onto a surface, such as a roadway, including a hopper portion for receiving base material from a separate machine, such as a dump truck; attachment brackets for attaching the apparatus to machinery for providing movement to the apparatus; a roll of geo-textile fabric secured onto the apparatus; base material, such as gravel, in the hopper portion for being delivered on the geo-textile fabric as the fabric is unrolled from the apparatus while the apparatus is moving forward; an adjustable moldboard mounted on the apparatus for spreading the base material to a pre-determined, precise depth; the moldboard adjustable to multiple positions, to control the amount, depth, and width of the material being spread; adjustable plates for allowing the base material to be spread onto the sub-base at predetermined widths, depths and slopes. | 11-08-2012 |
20130108364 | METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR PAVING A SURFACE | 05-02-2013 |
20130183094 | PROCESS FOR REPAIRING ROAD SURFACING SYSTEMS, IN PARTICULAR FOR OPEN-PORE ASPHALTS - The present invention relates to a process for repairing top layers for roads, tracks, and other areas used by traffic, by applying an amount of at least 20 g/m | 07-18-2013 |
20130266375 | METHOD OF REDUCING ALKALI-SILICA REACTION FOR EMBEDDING AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MITIGATING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF FREEZE-THAW IN CONCRETE - A method for forming a concrete slab at a location subject to freezing temperatures is disclosed. Additionally, a method for forming a concrete slab with aggregate embedded at the exposed surface of the concrete slab is disclosed. The method contemplates utilization of a waterproof concrete mix. | 10-10-2013 |
20140037377 | PAVING COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF PAVING - A tack film material comprises a carrier substrate comprising a polymer film having first and second major surfaces. A surface layer on the first and second major surfaces comprises a resinous non-asphaltic material or a material including about 50% or more resinous non-asphaltic component and about 50% of less of asphaltic component. the surface layer is capable of forming a bond with an adjacent layer of asphaltic paving material, when the surface layer is heated to a temperature of about 120° C. or more under a pressure that is applied to the tack film material by an overlying layer of the asphaltic paving material having a thickness of about 3.8 cm (1.5 inch) or more laid. The surface layer is not tacky at a temperature of about 20° C. and a pressure of about one atmosphere. | 02-06-2014 |
20140072368 | PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF INTRACTABLE OIL-BEARING, DRILL CUTTING WASTES FROM DEEP GAS EXPLORATION WELLS TO ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - A process is disclosed which converts intractable, semi-solid drill cuttings into a free-flowing granular, soil-like SDC material, which, after appropriate compaction, can be beneficially used for a variety of engineering construction applications, thereby removing the need for disposal with its associated costs and environmental impact, and as a result improving the overall economics for gas well development, together with improving corporate sustainability and reducing liability. | 03-13-2014 |
20140133908 | METHOD OF REDUCING ALKALI-SILICA REACTION FOR EMBEDDING AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MITIGATING DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF FREEZE-THAW IN CONCRETE - A method for forming a concrete slab at a location subject to freezing temperatures is disclosed. Additionally, a method for forming a concrete slab with aggregate embedded at the exposed surface of the concrete slab is disclosed. The method contemplates utilization of a waterproof concrete mix. | 05-15-2014 |
20140369750 | GROUT CONTAINMENT SHEET AND METHOD - A water-impermeable grout containment sheet and a method for using the sheet, for example, during the construction of a roadway to support vehicular traffic. An excavation is first cut into a road bed, and a moisture (i.e., water) impermeable grout containment sheet is laid inside the excavation. A plurality of concrete panels are positioned adjacent one another to be coupled together within the excavation, such that at least one of the panels sits on top of the water-impermeable grout containment sheet. Grout is then pumped below the one panel to hold the panel in place within the excavation. The water-impermeable grout containment sheet lies between the grout and the road bed to establish a containment envelope to stop the grout from migrating away from the panel and prevent water from seeping outwardly from the grout into the road bed and into the grout from the excavation. | 12-18-2014 |
20150110556 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ASPHALT AND ELECTRICALLY NEUTRAL COPOLYMER DISPERSIONS - A composition is provided for use in a pavement surface, comprising (a) asphalt in an amount of from 40 to 70 parts by weight; (b) an electrically neutral copolymer in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 parts by weight; (c) an emulsifier in an amount of from 0.1 to 4 parts by weight; (d) an acid or a base in an amount of from 0.1 to 4 parts by weight; and (e) water in an amount of from 25 to 60 parts by weight. A method of making a composition, a method of applying a composition, and a paved surface is also disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150361625 | CONCRETE RUNWAYS, ROADS, HIGHWAYS AND SLABS ON GRADE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The invention comprises a method of forming a slab on grade. The method comprises placing a first layer of insulating material horizontally on the ground and placing plastic concrete for a slab on grade on the first layer of insulating material. The plastic concrete is then formed into a desired shape having a top and sides. A second layer of insulating material is placed on the top of the plastic concrete and the first and second layers of insulating material are left in place until the concrete is at least partially cured. The second layer of insulating material is then removed. The product made by the method is also disclosed. A slab on grade is also disclosed. | 12-17-2015 |