Road structure – process – or apparatus – Process – In situ treatment of earth or roadway
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Hartmann, Gary S. (Department: 3671)
Road structure, process, or apparatus
Process
In situ treatment of earth or roadway
C404S093000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066680
ABSTRACT:
This application relates to a method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface. The pattern may be selected for functional or decorative purposes. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of providing a first template having a predetermined pattern; impressing the first template into the asphalt surface when the asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein; removing the first template from the asphalt surface to expose the impression; providing a second template having a predetermined pattern matching the pattern of the first template; inserting the second template into the impression; and fixing the second template in position within the impression to form the inlaid pattern. The second template may consist of a preformed thermoplastic grid having a color and/or texture contrasting with the asphalt surface. In another embodiment the second template may include a light source for illuminating the template after it has been fixed in position.
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Hartmann Gary S.
Integrated Paving Concepts Inc.
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
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