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Method for producing a durable tactile warning surface

US5320790A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1992
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 10, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B41/52
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A patterned tool and method for producing a durable tactile warning surface for sidewalks and other walkways including pouring a concrete base, applying pigmented or colored hardener to the upper surface of the concrete base, stamping the upper surface of the concrete base with the patterned tool including a substantially flat member having a plurality of symmetrically disposed recesses of a predetermined diameter and depth formed on the lower surface thereof and a plurality of corresponding vent channels formed through the substantially flat member in communication with each corresponding recess and curing the concrete base to form a durable tactile warning surface including a plurality of symmetrically disposed raised elements of a predetermined diameter, height and spacing corresponding to the plurality of recesses to produce an uneven surface visually contrasting with adjacent surface areas.

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