US3977891A
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Road-surfacing compositions containing filler materials
Assignee: Ciments Portland de L'escaut S Generale
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Filing: 1975-02-05
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A filler material for a road paving composition is described, the material having a low sensitivety to water and having fine gravel, pebbles and an organic binder selected from the group consisting of ashphalt, bitumen and tar, said filler material comprising at least one natural hydrated silicate selected from the group consisting of kaolinite, antigorite, sepiolite and palygorskite, said hydrated silicate having been subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature between 200°C and 800°C to irreversibly remove water of hydration to enhance porosity and ability to absorb bitumen, said filler material having a fineness at which at least 80% by weight will pass through a 74 micron screen, a porosity of at least 50% by volume and a swelling factor of not more than 3% in water after said organic binder has been absorbed therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Olivier Bertrand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:22
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C7/00; E01C7/08; E01C7/18; E01C7/182; C; C08; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/34; C08K3/346; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S106/00; Y10S106/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A filler material for a road paving composition having a low sensitivity to water and having fine gravel, pebbles and an organic binder selected from the group consisting of asphalt, bitumen and tar, said filler material comprising at least one natural hydrated silicate selected from the group consisting of kaolinite, antigorite, sepiolite and palygorskite, said hydrated silicate having been subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature between 200°C and 800°C to irreversibly remove water of hydration to enhance porosity and ability to absorb bitumen, said filler material having a fineness at which at least 80% by weight will pass through a 74 micron screen, a porosity of at least 55% by volume and a swelling factor of not more than 3% in water after said organic binder has been absorbed therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A filler material for a road paving composition having a low sensitivity to water and having fine gravel, pebbles and an organic binder selected from the group consisting of asphalt, bitumen and tar, said filler material comprising at least one natural hydrated silicate selected from the group consisting of kaolinite, antigorite, sepiolite and palygorskite, said hydrated silicate having been subjected to a heat treatment at a temperature between 200°C and 800°C to irreversibly remove water of hydration to enhance porosity and ability to absorb bitumen, said filler material having a fineness at which at least 80% by weight will pass through a 74 micron screen, a porosity of at least 55% by volume and a swelling factor of not more than 3% in water after said organic binder has been absorbed therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A filler material as claimed in claim 1 further comprising at least one siliceous material selected from the group consisting of shale, sandstone, fly-ash and slag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A filler material as claimed in claim 1 further comprising up to 50% of at least one material selected from those hydrated silicates having a crystalline structure different from those forming the natural hydrated silicate and a naturally anhydrous silicate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A filler material according to claim 3 wherein the anhydrous silicate is selected from feldspar, mica and amphibole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A filler material according to claim 1, further comprising a carbonate selected from the group consisting of limestone, chalk and dolomite and wherein said carbonate and hydrated silicate are mixed together before the heat treatment which is carried out at a temperature no higher than 500°C.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |