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Rubberized asphaltic concrete composition
Assignee: ENVIROTIRE Inc
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Filing: 1984-05-17
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Granted: 1985-10-22
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Expires: 2004-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A rubberized asphaltic concrete composition in which the particle sizes of the rubber granulate and the mineral aggregate are adjusted so that a relatively typical particle distribution is achieved in the total aggregate.
Inventors
- 👤 Gustaf Lindmark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:02
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B26/00; C04B26/02; C04B26/26; C08; C08K; C08K3/00; C08K3/01; C08K3/013; C08L; C08L19/00; C08L95/00; E; E01; E01C; E01C7/00; E01C7/08; E01C7/18; E01C7/26; E01C7/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An asphaltic composition consisting essentially of: 1 to 6 percent by weight of rubber granulate, the majority of which comprises granules in the size range of from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 82 to 93 percent by weight of mineral aggregate composed of particles wherein 100 percent of said particles are less than 3/4 inch, 50 to 62 percent are less than 3/8th inch, 30 to 44 percent are less than 1/4 inch, 20 to 32 percent are less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 12 to 23 percent are less than No. 30 U.S. Sieve size and 7 to 11 percent are less than No. 200 U.S. Sieve size, the particles in the size range from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size thereby being reduced by an amount substantially equal in volume to the amount of said rubber granulate to receive in admixture said rubber granulate to form a total aggregate mixture, and 6to 12 percent by weight of asphalt binder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An asphaltic composition consisting essentially of: 1 to 6 percent by weight of rubber granulate, the majority of which comprises granules in the size range of from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 82 to 93 percent by weight of mineral aggregate composed of particles wherein 100 percent of said particles are less than 3/4 inch, 50 to 62 percent are less than 3/8th inch, 30 to 44 percent are less than 1/4 inch, 20 to 32 percent are less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 12 to 23 percent are less than No. 30 U.S. Sieve size and 7 to 11 percent are less than No. 200 U.S. Sieve size, the particles in the size range from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size thereby being reduced by an amount substantially equal in volume to the amount of said rubber granulate to receive in admixture said rubber granulate to form a total aggregate mixture, and 6to 12 percent by weight of asphalt binder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein said composition comprises from 87 percent to 89.5 percent mineral aggregate, from 3 percent to 3.5 percent rubber granulate, and from 7.5 percent to 9.5 percent asphaltic binder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein 100 percent of the rubber granulate is less than 1/4 inch, from 76 to 100 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 4 U.S. Sieve size, from 28 to 42 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, and 16 to 24 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 20 U.S. Sieve size.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein 58 percent to 72 percent by weight of the rubber granulate falls within the 1/4 inch to 10 mesh size range.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the void content of the composition is in the range of from 1 to 5 percent after compaction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
157 words
An asphaltic composition consisting essentially of: 1 to 6 percent by weight of rubber granulate, the majority of which comprises granules in the size range of from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 82 to 93 percent by weight of mineral aggregate composed of particles wherein 100 percent of said particles are less than 3/8th inch, 60 to 80 percent are less than 1/4 inch, 23 to 38 percent are less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 15 to 27 percent are less than No. 30 U.S. Sieve size, and 8-12 percent are less than No. 200 U.S. Sieve size, the particles in the size range from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size thereby being reduced by an amount substantially equal in volume to the amount of said rubber granulate to receive in admixture said rubber granulate to form a total aggregate mixture, and 6 to 12 percent by weight of asphalt binder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
157 words
An asphaltic composition consisting essentially of: 1 to 6 percent by weight of rubber granulate, the majority of which comprises granules in the size range of from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 82 to 93 percent by weight of mineral aggregate composed of particles wherein 100 percent of said particles are less than 3/8th inch, 60 to 80 percent are less than 1/4 inch, 23 to 38 percent are less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 15 to 27 percent are less than No. 30 U.S. Sieve size, and 8-12 percent are less than No. 200 U.S. Sieve size, the particles in the size range from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size thereby being reduced by an amount substantially equal in volume to the amount of said rubber granulate to receive in admixture said rubber granulate to form a total aggregate mixture, and 6 to 12 percent by weight of asphalt binder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein said composition comprises from 87 percent to 89.5 percent mineral aggregate, from 3 percent to 3.5 percent rubber granulate, and from 7.5 to 9.5 percent asphaltic binder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
68 words
The composition of claim 7 wherein 100 percent of the rubber granulate is less than 1/4 inch, from 76 to 100 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 4 U.S. Sieve size, from 28 to 42 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, and 16 to 24 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 20 U.S. Sieve size.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein 58 percent to 72 percent by weight of the rubber granulate falls within the 1/4 inch to 10 mesh size range.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 5 wherein the void content of the composition is in the range of from 1 to 5 percent after compaction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
167 words
An asphaltic composition consisting essentially of: 1 to 6 percent by weight of rubber granulate, the majority of which comprises granules in the size range of from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 82 to 93 percent by weight of mineral aggregate composed of particles wherein 100 percent of said particles are less than 5/8 inch, 60 to 80 percent are less than 3/8 inch, 30 to 44 percent are less than 1/4 inch, 20 to 32 percent are less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 13 to 25 percent are less than No. 30 U.S. Sieve size, and 8 to 12 percent are less than No. 200 U.S. Sieve size, the particles in the size range from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size thereby being reduced by an amount substantially equal in volume to the amount of said rubber granulate to receive in admixture said rubber granulate to form a total aggregate mixture, and 6 to 12 percent by weight asphalt binder.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
167 words
An asphaltic composition consisting essentially of: 1 to 6 percent by weight of rubber granulate, the majority of which comprises granules in the size range of from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 82 to 93 percent by weight of mineral aggregate composed of particles wherein 100 percent of said particles are less than 5/8 inch, 60 to 80 percent are less than 3/8 inch, 30 to 44 percent are less than 1/4 inch, 20 to 32 percent are less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, 13 to 25 percent are less than No. 30 U.S. Sieve size, and 8 to 12 percent are less than No. 200 U.S. Sieve size, the particles in the size range from 1/4 inch to No. 10 U.S. Sieve size thereby being reduced by an amount substantially equal in volume to the amount of said rubber granulate to receive in admixture said rubber granulate to form a total aggregate mixture, and 6 to 12 percent by weight asphalt binder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composition of claim 11 wherein said composition comprises from 87 percent to 89.5 percent mineral aggregate, from 3 percent to 3.5 percent rubber granulate, and from 7.5 percent to 9.5 percent asphaltic binder.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
68 words
The composition of claim 11 wherein 100 percent of the rubber granulate is less than 1/4 inch, from 76 to 100 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 4 U.S. Sieve size, from 28 to 42 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 10 U.S. Sieve size, and 16 to 24 percent of the rubber granulate is less than No. 20 U.S. Sieve size.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The composition of claim 11 wherein 58 percent to 72 percent by weight of the rubber granulate falls within the 1/4 inch to 10 mesh size range.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The composition of claim 11 wherein the void content of the composition is in the range of from 1 to 5 percent after compaction.
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