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Pot hole filler material and method of filling same

US4744693A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1986
Grant dateMay 17, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE01C11/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A pot hole filling formulation comprises a polyolefin preferably ethylene acrylic acid in combination with an aggregate preferably gravel particles of one-quarter inch dimension or larger. The polyolefin, preferably in pellet form is mixed with the aggregate and applied to the pot hole. A heat source melts the polyolefin and causes it to flow within the pot hole to fill up the crevices in the pot hole. A second layer of aggregate is applied to the top surface of the fill before the polyolefin hardens to improve the skid resistant qualities of the fill as well as to minimize any deleterious effects of ultraviolet light from the sun.

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