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US4888896A
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Utility cut patch identification tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-29
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2007-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A non-penetrating utility cut patch identification tag comprises a wafer of a durable, pliant polymeric material coated on its lower surface with adhesive and having labeling indicia on its upper surface. The tag is preferably circular with a diameter of from about one to about two inches. The tag is pressed into the surface of fresh paving material which has been introduced into a previously cut out section of pavement.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Sanchez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:30
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W46/00; E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/50; E01F9/553; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S40/00; Y10S40/909; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/20; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A method for repairing and identifying a cut out section of pavement comprising: filling the cut out section of the pavement with a fresh paving material; smoothing the fresh paving material so that the surface of the fresh paving material is generally flush with the surface of the surrounding pavement; applying an identifying tag to the surface of the paving material, said identification tag having a top surface area of no more than about five square inches and comprising a generally flat wafer made of a pliant, durable polymeric material with upper and lower surfaces, a layer of adhesive material coating the lower surface of the wafer, and at least one labeling indicia on the upper surface of the wafer; and pressing the identification tag into the paving material so that the wafer is at least partially embedded within the top surface of the paving material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
A method for repairing and identifying a cut out section of pavement comprising: filling the cut out section of the pavement with a fresh paving material; smoothing the fresh paving material so that the surface of the fresh paving material is generally flush with the surface of the surrounding pavement; applying an identifying tag to the surface of the paving material, said identification tag having a top surface area of no more than about five square inches and comprising a generally flat wafer made of a pliant, durable polymeric material with upper and lower surfaces, a layer of adhesive material coating the lower surface of the wafer, and at least one labeling indicia on the upper surface of the wafer; and pressing the identification tag into the paving material so that the wafer is at least partially embedded within the top surface of the paving material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the identification tag is generally circular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the diameter of the tag is from about 1 to about 2 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the paving material is asphalt and the thickness of the identification tag is no more than about 1/8 inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the polymeric material comprises at least one colored pigment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the polymeric material comprises at least one filler for imparting reflectivity to at least the upper surface of the wafer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method as claimed in claim 6 wherein the surface of the wafer comprises at least one raised section.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
130 words
A method for repairing and identifying a cut out section of pavement comprising: filling the cut out section of the pavement with a fresh paving material; smoothing the fresh paving material so that the surface of the fresh paving material is generally flush with the surface of the surrounding pavement; applying an identifying tag to the surface of the paving material, said identification tag having a top surface area of no more that about five square inches and comprising a generally flat wafer made of a pliant, durable polymeric material with upper and lower surfaces, and indicia means for visually conveying a predetermined message; and pressing the identification tag into the paving material so that the wafer is at least partially embedded within the top surface of the paving material.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
130 words
A method for repairing and identifying a cut out section of pavement comprising: filling the cut out section of the pavement with a fresh paving material; smoothing the fresh paving material so that the surface of the fresh paving material is generally flush with the surface of the surrounding pavement; applying an identifying tag to the surface of the paving material, said identification tag having a top surface area of no more that about five square inches and comprising a generally flat wafer made of a pliant, durable polymeric material with upper and lower surfaces, and indicia means for visually conveying a predetermined message; and pressing the identification tag into the paving material so that the wafer is at least partially embedded within the top surface of the paving material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as claimed in claim 8 wherein the indicia means comprises a predetermined shape of the wafer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in claim 8 wherein the indicia means comprises labeling indicia on the upper surface of the wafer.
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