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Method of paving
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-09-26
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Granted: 1992-06-23
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Expires: 2010-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A method of paving and resurfacing, with paving materials consisting of a matrix of particulate materials and a binder, utilizes a mat including a fabric layer with a plurality of rigid, upstanding tubular members spaced in a uniform array of staggered rows. When asphalt paving materials are employed, a conventional base layer is first coated by an asphaltic binder material. The mat is then spread over the binder material. A top layer of asphaltic paving material is applied over the mat, to a level above the tubular members. The top layer is then compacted within and around the tubular members. The mat may be applied selectively in only high volume traffic lane portions to minimize paving costs. The mat inhibits subsequent migration of the asphalt due to high temperatures and heavy loading. Other paving materials, of the type consisting of a matrix of particulate materials selected from the group of sand, gravel, crushed rock and crushed shell, and a granular binder selected from the group of lime, cement, and soil cement, may also be employed in conjunction with the mat. When such non-asphaltic paving mixtures are employed, the mat may be secured to the base layer by mechanical fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 William W. Bohnhoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:50
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C11/00; E01C11/16; E01C11/165; E01C11/18; E01C11/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 70
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A method of paving, comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of binder material on a surface to be paved; disposing a mat on said layer of binder material, said mat including a plurality of substantially rigid, spaced, upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; and covering said mat with an asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
61 words
A method of paving, comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of binder material on a surface to be paved; disposing a mat on said layer of binder material, said mat including a plurality of substantially rigid, spaced, upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; and covering said mat with an asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of covering said mat with said asphaltic paving material to a level above said tubular members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of substantially filling said tubular members with said asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of substantially surrounding said tubular members with said asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of substantially filling and substantially surrounding said tubular members with the said asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said binder material is an asphaltic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said fabric layer comprises a woven material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said fabric layer comprises a non-woven material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are formed from a plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are adhesively secured to said fabric layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are uniformly spaced on said fabric layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said tubular members enclose substantially at least twenty percent of surface area of said fabric layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of compacting said paving mixture within and around said tubular members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are substantially cylindrical.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer in staggered rows such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
46 words
A method paving, comprising the steps of: spreading a mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer, on a surface to be paved; and covering said mat with an asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
46 words
A method paving, comprising the steps of: spreading a mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer, on a surface to be paved; and covering said mat with an asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of covering said mat with said asphaltic paving mixture to a level above said tubular members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method claim 17, further comprising the step of substantially filling said tubular members with said asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of substantially surrounding said tubular members with said asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of substantially filling and substantially surrounding said tubular members with said asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said fabric layer comprises a woven material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said fabric layer comprises a non-woven material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said tubular members are formed from a plastic material.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said tubular members are adhesively secured to said fabric layer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said tubular members are substantially uniformly spaced on said fabric layer.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said tubular members enclose substantially at least twenty percent of surface area of said fabric layer.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of compacting said paving mixture within and around said tubular members.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 17, wherein said tubular members are substantially cylindrical.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer in staggered rows such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of resurfacing an existing paved surface, comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of binder material on said existing paved surface; depositing a mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer, on said layer of binder material to at least partially cover said existing paved surface; and covering said fabric layer with an asphaltic material.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of resurfacing an existing paved surface, comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of binder material on said existing paved surface; depositing a mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer, on said layer of binder material to at least partially cover said existing paved surface; and covering said fabric layer with an asphaltic material.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 32, further comprising the step of compacting said asphaltic paving material within and around said tubular members.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 32, further comprising the step of covering said mat to a level above said tubular members.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 32, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 32, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer in staggered rows such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of paving a road surface having lane portions exposed to high traffic volume contact with vehicle tires, comprising the steps of: spreading at least one mat to substantially cover said lane portions exposed to high traffic volume contact with vehicle tires, said mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; and covering said road surface and said mat with an asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of paving a road surface having lane portions exposed to high traffic volume contact with vehicle tires, comprising the steps of: spreading at least one mat to substantially cover said lane portions exposed to high traffic volume contact with vehicle tires, said mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; and covering said road surface and said mat with an asphaltic paving mixture.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 37, further comprising the step of compacting said asphaltic paving material within and around said tubular members.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 37, further comprising covering said mat to a level above said tubular members.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 37, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 37, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer in staggered rows such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to the primary direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of paving, comprising the steps of: providing a mat including a substantially uniform array of upstanding, spaced, substantially rigid tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; spreading said mat upon a surface to be paved, with said tubular members extending upwardly from said fabric layer; covering said fabric layer with an asphaltic paving mixture to a level above said tubular members; and compacting said asphaltic paving mixture within and around said tubular members such that subsequent migration of said asphaltic paving mixture is inhibited.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of paving, comprising the steps of: providing a mat including a substantially uniform array of upstanding, spaced, substantially rigid tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; spreading said mat upon a surface to be paved, with said tubular members extending upwardly from said fabric layer; covering said fabric layer with an asphaltic paving mixture to a level above said tubular members; and compacting said asphaltic paving mixture within and around said tubular members such that subsequent migration of said asphaltic paving mixture is inhibited.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of depositing a layer of a binder material on said surface to be paved prior to spreading said fabric layer.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 42, wherein said tubular members are substantially cylindrical.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 42, wherein said tubular members enclose substantially at least twenty percent of surface area of said fabric layer.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 42, wherein said fabric layer comprises a woven material.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 42, wherein said fabric layer comprises a non-woven material.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 42, wherein said tubular members are adhesively bonded to said fabric layer.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
59 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to a direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer in staggered rows such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to a direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of paving, comprising the steps of: providing a mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid, upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; spreading said fabric layer upon a surface to be paved, with said tubular members extending upwardly from said fabric layer; covering said mat with a paving mixture including particulate material and a binder; and compacting said paving mixture within and around said tubular members such that subsequent migration of said paving mixture is inhibited.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of paving, comprising the steps of: providing a mat including a plurality of spaced, substantially rigid, upstanding tubular members, each substantially perpendicularly secured to a substantially planar flexible fabric layer; spreading said fabric layer upon a surface to be paved, with said tubular members extending upwardly from said fabric layer; covering said mat with a paving mixture including particulate material and a binder; and compacting said paving mixture within and around said tubular members such that subsequent migration of said paving mixture is inhibited.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said binder material is a granular material.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 52, wherein said binder material is selected from the group consisting of lime, cement, and soil cement.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said particulate material is selected from the group consisting of gravel, sand, crushed rock, and crushed shell.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 51, further comprising the step of securing said mat to said surface to be paved by at least one mechanical fastener.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 51, further comprising the step of securing said mat to said surface to be paved by extending at least one mechanical fastener through said mat and into said surface to be paved.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said step of compacting said paving mixture includes the step of compacting said paving mixture to not less than 95 percent of the maximum density of the paving mixture after deposition on said mat.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said tubular members are substantially cylindrical.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said tubular members enclose substantially at least twenty percent of surface area of said fabric layer.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said fabric layer comprises a woven material.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said fabric layer comprises a non-woven material.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 51, wherein said tubular members are adhesively bonded to said fabric layer.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
59 words
The method of claim 51, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to a direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 51, further comprising the step of spacing said tubular members on said fabric layer in staggered rows such that there are essentially no continuous linear passages extending between said tubular members which are both substantially parallel to the surface to be paved and either substantially parallel or substantially perpendicular to a direction of vehicle travel over the surface.
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