US4080228A
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Aggregate product and method of applying to surfaces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-10
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-12-10
Abstract
Abstract An aggregate product comprising an aggregate, such as alumina of a size from about 1/2 inch to about 60 mesh, is bonded in a substantially continuous layer by means of conventional adhesives to a strip of fine mesh, such as nylon mesh. A viscous adhesive, such as a two-component epoxy resin, applied to the surface to be covered, bonds the aggregate-containing mesh to such surface. The method of this invention comprises coating a surface with a viscous adhesive, placing over such surface the aggregate-containing mesh, initiating pressure so as to cause settling of the aggregate-containing mesh into the viscous adhesive, and allowing the adhesive to bond the aggregate-containing mesh to the surface. Preferably, the adhesive is sprayed or rolled onto the surface and the aggregate-containing mesh is rolled out over the wet adhesive using a tape or string attached to the roll to propel it from a rolled-up position.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward B. Currigan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0862; E01; E01C; E01C23/00; E01C23/06; E01C23/08; E01C23/082; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/50; E01F9/576; E01F9/578; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S156/00; Y10S156/918; Y10S156/929; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/906; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1089; Y10T156/109; Y10T156/11; Y10T156/1168; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/10; Y10T442/102; Y10T442/172; Y10T442/174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of applying aggregate to a surface comprising; a. coating the surface with a viscous adhesive; b. placing over such surface a mesh having aggregate bonded in a substantially continuous layer to its upper side; c. settling the aggregate-containing mesh into the viscous adhesive such that the top portions of the aggregate will protrude from the surface; and d. allowing the adhesive to bond the aggregate-containing mesh to the surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A method of applying aggregate to a surface comprising; a. coating the surface with a viscous adhesive; b. placing over such surface a mesh having aggregate bonded in a substantially continuous layer to its upper side; c. settling the aggregate-containing mesh into the viscous adhesive such that the top portions of the aggregate will protrude from the surface; and d. allowing the adhesive to bond the aggregate-containing mesh to the surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
The method of claim 1 to wherein the aggregate-containing mesh comprises a role of nylon mesh of about 8 mesh size and having a width of from about 1/4 inch to 72 inches, and wherein the roll is unrolled over a horizontal surface, such as a road, which has been coated with viscous adhesive, such that the aggregate-containing mesh will settle by gravity into the viscous adhesive and be quickly bonded thereby to the horizontal surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the viscous adhesive is applied by spraying, rolling or brushing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the aggregate-containing mesh is applied to a non-horizontal surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
An aggregate product for application to a surface without the need for heat comprising; a. a mesh; b. an aggregate bonded in a substantially continuous layer to the upper side of the mesh; and c. a viscous adhesive adapted for initial application to the surface and to receive the lower side of the aggregate-containing mesh, the viscosity of the adhesive being adjusted such that the mesh will settle into the adhesive and bond to the surface with the upper portions of the aggregate being exposed above the adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
An aggregate product for application to a surface without the need for heat comprising; a. a mesh; b. an aggregate bonded in a substantially continuous layer to the upper side of the mesh; and c. a viscous adhesive adapted for initial application to the surface and to receive the lower side of the aggregate-containing mesh, the viscosity of the adhesive being adjusted such that the mesh will settle into the adhesive and bond to the surface with the upper portions of the aggregate being exposed above the adhesive.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The aggregate product of claim 1 wherein the mesh is formed of a strip of plastic having a width from about 1/4 inch to 72 inches and which is capable of being rolled up after bonding of the aggregate to the mesh.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The aggregate product of claim 6 wherein the mesh has a size of from about 1/2 inch to 60 mesh.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The aggregate product of claim 1 wherein the aggregate is alumina.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The aggregate product of claim 1 wherein the aggregate comprises a combination of alumina and silicon carbide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The aggregate product of claim 1 wherein the viscous adhesive is a two-component 100 percent solids epoxy resin capable of being applied to a surface by brush, sprayer, roller or the like.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
The aggregate product of claim 1 for use in traffic striping wherein the mesh comprises a nylon strip of about 8 mesh size, the aggregate comprises tabular alumina having a screen size of about 8 to 20 mesh, and the viscous adhesive comprises a two-component epoxy resin having a pot life of about 20 minutes and a cure time of about 3 hours.
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