Reflective substrate surface system, reflective assembly, and methods of improving the visibility of a substrate surface
US8647013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C23/24
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a marking system adapted for coating a surface of a substrate in which a drying agent is used. According to a first aspect of the invention, a binder layer, such as paint, is applied to the surface. A drying agent is dispensed into the spray of a binder and becomes incorporated with the binder on the substrate surface. The incorporation of the drying agent into the binder prior to application on the surface provides improved mixing of the drying agent and binder and improved performance. According to a second aspect of the invention, a combination of optical elements and a drying agent are stored in a common hopper and are dispensed into the spray of the binder and become incorporated with the binder on the substrate surface. The mixture of optical elements and drying agent prevents coagulation of the drying agent and the resulting clogging of the dispenser.
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