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Environmental porous overlayer and process of making the same

US5906454A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 1997
Grant dateMay 25, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A30/30
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A solid state porous rubber overlayment friction course is formed from recycled rubber, plastic and/or other products, and facilitates drainage of standing water from the road surface. The overlayment may have holes running through its surface to expedite water drainage, and also may have grooves on its undersurface.

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