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Asphalt emulsion composition and method of treating a pavement surface

Compositions and methods are provided for treating a pavement such as by microsurfacing or slurry sealing. The compositions contain iron chelants that are effective in reducing discoloration of the pavement surface.

Joint sealing profile, construction joint bridging device and method of manufacturing a joint sealing profile
11384490 · 2022-07-12 · ·

A construction joint bridging device with a joint sealing profile and a joint sealing profile as such, as well as a method for producing a joint sealing profile and a method for producing and disassembling a construction joint bridging device. The joint sealing profile consisting at least partially of an elastic material and having a holding portion for fastening to the construction joint bridging device, wherein the holding portion has at least in sections a material composition which can be activated in a targeted manner by chemical, thermal and physical exposure so that the volume of the holding portion changes.

Paver stone deck drain
11414819 · 2022-08-16 · ·

A drain is provided which may be used in a surface including a paver stone. The drain includes a body having an upper wall and a cavity extending from the upper wall. The body further includes a drain opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The body additionally includes a plurality of support members. Each support member at least partially extends into the cavity and includes a support surface, with the support surfaces of the plurality of support members being configured to collectively support a paver stone placed thereon. The drain additionally includes a plurality of retainers selectively engageable with the body to collectively define a paver zone sized to receive the paver stone. The body includes a drainage pathway from a location outside of the paver zone, through the cavity and to the drain opening.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF ADVANCED ROADWAY SYSTEMS
20220250311 · 2022-08-11 ·

The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for adding line features to a roadway surface. In some examples, the line features may include wires, conduits and electronic components. In some examples, the mobile additive manufacturing apparatus may create communication means into an advanced roadway in line features, which may be used for various communications including communications to and from autonomous vehicles. The communications may involve data related to the operation of systems of autonomous vehicles. In other examples, the line features may be dynamically colored with LED components.

Electrical power generating apparatus
11451113 · 2022-09-20 ·

An electrical power generating apparatus with one or more platforms, securely positioned on a surface, for example, highways are disclosed. The platform is comprised of one or more cavities, configured to receive push force to rotating force conversion systems and one or more generators. The platform further comprises a plurality of protrusions, configured to move upward and downward via a reset member via a plurality of apertures on a top portion of the platform. At least one protrusion is connected to the push force to rotating force conversion system. The generators are coupled to a shaft that is rotated by the push force to rotation force conversion system and configured to generate electrical power when an external force is applied on at least any one of a protrusion by a moving object. The generated electric power is transferred to an electric power grid and electric storage devices using conductors.

Electrical power generating apparatus
11451113 · 2022-09-20 ·

An electrical power generating apparatus with one or more platforms, securely positioned on a surface, for example, highways are disclosed. The platform is comprised of one or more cavities, configured to receive push force to rotating force conversion systems and one or more generators. The platform further comprises a plurality of protrusions, configured to move upward and downward via a reset member via a plurality of apertures on a top portion of the platform. At least one protrusion is connected to the push force to rotating force conversion system. The generators are coupled to a shaft that is rotated by the push force to rotation force conversion system and configured to generate electrical power when an external force is applied on at least any one of a protrusion by a moving object. The generated electric power is transferred to an electric power grid and electric storage devices using conductors.

Reduced-thickness reinforced concrete pavement
11286624 · 2022-03-29 ·

A pavement (11) formed by an assembly of concrete slabs (13) of thickness H, each slabs (13) comprising a plurality of superficial grooves (15, 17) of height H3, delimiting sub-slabs (21) and, as reinforcement, an assembly of tie bars (25, 27; 26, 28) for tying adjacent sub-slabs (21) on either sides of said superficial grooves (15, 17), the bars being disposed below the sub-slabs at a distance H2.

SEALANT DISPENSING SYSTEM
20220098805 · 2022-03-31 ·

The following disclosure relates to portable systems for dispensing crack sealant and associated devices and methods. The systems and methods described herein may overcome operational inconveniences exhibited by existing systems and may facilitate the operation of such systems. In one embodiment, a walk-behind sealant dispensing system comprises a housing, a kettle disposed inside the housing for holding and dispensing sealant, and a poppet valve actuatable between a closed state and an open state to selectively cause sealant to be dispensed from the kettle. The poppet valve includes a valve body and a flange extending outwardly from the valve body. The flange includes a fastener hole formed therethrough. The poppet valve is attached to the housing via a fastener extending through the fastener hole and engaged with the housing.

AGRICULTURAL OIL-BASED SEALING AND PRESERVATION AGENT AND METHOD OF TREATING ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION OR PAVEMENT
20220064872 · 2022-03-03 ·

This invention is in the field of asphalt construction or pavement applications, compositions and methods of use thereof. The invention also relates to methods of asphalt treatment, such as a step of applying onto an asphalt surface, under treatment conditions, a composition containing a biobased ester, at least one monoterpene, propylene glycol methyl ether acetate, a liquid intermediate made from polystyrene foam, sulfuric acid, D-limonene and soy methyl ester; carbon black pigment and styrene-butadiene complex.

Method and Apparatus for Creating an Overlay to Reinforce and Repair Hard Surfaces
20220064878 · 2022-03-03 · ·

A method and apparatus for distributing a liquid substance to a surface for purposes of creating an overlay to a repair or reinforce and enhance the physical properties of the surface. The invention may include a system having a pair of holding tanks for holding a resin and a hardener, a pair of fluid pumps, a manifold, a mixing chamber and an aggregate hopper. An overlay substance may be formed by the system by mixing the resin and hardener, and the substance may be dispensed through a linear distribution apparatus onto a surface in need of repair or improvement.