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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8439596 | Textured tile system and installation method A detectable warning tile is a molded sheet having generally planar top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having a plurality of spaced apart truncated domes in relief thereon, the bottom surface having a grid pattern of depressions therein. Partitions rising from... | 05/14/2013 |
| 7993074 | Inlay system for concrete The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7955024 | Inlay system for concrete The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7758279 | Inlay system for concrete The present invention discloses a tactile warning panel inlay system and method. Such system is comprised of a panel formed with an exposed surface having a plurality of tactile warning protrusions and a support surface configured to contact a substrate matrix. The ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7690862 | Quick connect transit boarding platform panel The present invention relates to a transit boarding platform panel for use along an edge of a transit platform adjacent a track. The panel comprises a molded base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer, and having a top deck and bottom plate, a first sid... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7674066 | Tactile tile product for the visually impaired, method of manufacture and methods of conducting business therewith The present invention provides a tactile tile comprising hemispherical outward protruding domes on an upper surface for pedestrian traffic, and a plurality of longitudinal and transverse members integral with each other and integral with a bottom side of the tile op... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7380376 | Non-slip structure This invention relates to a non-slip structure, which is highly efficient in preventing a slip with no trouble caused by a through hole, thereby enhancing reliability. The non-slip structure of this invention is characterized in that a portion of a metal plat... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7316519 | Paving member A paving member (2) comprising a surface (4) for being walked on, an image (6) below the surface (4), and a source of light for illuminating the paving member (2), the paving member (2) being of such a material and construct... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7249911 | Detectable warning-dots demarkation for pedestrian safety A novel small quasi-hemispherical truncated-dome modular-dot like device, which can be readily affixed to pavement in a Federally-mandated pattern via a special hole/matrix-stencil;—the resulting demarkations thereby serving to alert the Legally-blind (as well as ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7223048 | Performed pavement warning assembly method A detectable pavement warning assembly includes a web having a plurality of projections attached to one another by linear connectors, a planar cover with a series of apertures for receiving the projections therethrough and an adhesive sheet. In use a rigid substrate... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7191568 | Modular safety surface and method for preparing the same A modular safety unit having a skid resistant surface for use in a location where it is desirable to add a skid resistant surface for traction comprising a base made of resin, the base having a top side and a bottom side; an aggregate made from calcined bauxite, and... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189025 | Preformed pavement warning assembly and method A detectable pavement warning assembly includes a web having a plurality of projections attached to one another by linear connectors, a planar cover with a series of apertures for receiving the projections therethrough and an adhesive sheet. In use a rigid substrate... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182548 | One-piece safety cleat A one-piece safety cleat with a flat base having an upstanding rim surrounding it to form an open shallow cup-structure. The rim has at least one drainage opening. Multiple one-piece safety cleats can be attached to flooring to increase traction on the floor surface... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7162839 | Non-slip material The invention provides a slip stopper which achieves a great slip stopping effect, and can be used for a location where a problem occurs if a through hole is opened therein. In a protruding portion that protrudes from the upper surface of a steel plate in the plate ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7121761 | Paved surface configured for reducing tire noise and increasing tire traction and method and apparatus of manufacturing same A paved surface configured for reducing tire noise and increasing tire traction on the paved surface and to a method and apparatus for manufacturing such a paved surface. The paved surface includes grooves in the traffic bearing surface that are substantially neithe... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7070294 | Paver light A paver light having a masonry structure with an aperture that has a substantially constant diameter from an exterior surface to an interior surface of the masonry structure, and a lighting fixture positioned within the aperture of the masonry structure. The lightin... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7000279 | Transit boarding platform panel The present invention relates to a transit boarding platform panel for use along the edge of an existing transit platform adjacent a track. The panel comprises a molded base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer. The base portion has a top deck and bott... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976765 | Enclosure for a light source A light source is disposed in a cavity in an enclosure that supports a part of the wall. The enclosure may be disposed substantially within the wall, such that the enclosure does not provide an obstacle to those moving near the wall. Because the enclosure is capable... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6971818 | Tactile warning surfaces for walkways and method A tactile warning surface structure having underfoot detectability is formed in place by a method wherein the shank portions of a plurality pins are inserted into and bonded to a plurality of holes formed in an upper surface of a concrete slab of a walkway. The hole... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6914540 | Traffic area signage systems A signage system for a traffic area, the traffic area comprising visually-identifiable boundary markers, the signage system having sign means at the boundary markers, the sign means visually viewable by an occupant of a vehicle adjacent the boundary markers. The sig... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6866914 | Artificial stone having non-slip property A novel artificial stone which contains an inorganic aggregate and a resin and has an uneven surface wherein the inorganic aggregate is exposed, wherein the average depth of concave grooves of the surface is in the range of 0.02 mm to 1.0 mm and the volume percentag... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6709191 | Tactile indicators for the visually impaired and method of installation thereof There is a tactile indicator for the visually impaired having at least one marker head (22) which in a position of use protrudes above a walkway surface. A flange (23) extends down from the underside of the marker head (22) and is adapted for a ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6673417 | Anti-slip floor tiles and their method of manufacture Anti-slip floor tiles are provided which are textured with a pattern of spikes. The spikes are preferably pyramidal or conical in shape. The height, angle, and base width of the spikes are important to slip resistance coefficients. Preferred spike dimensi... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6659683 | Anti-slipping agent for frozen road surface and spreading method thereof, and apparatus for spreading the anti-slipping agent for frozen road surface An anti-slipping agent for a frozen road surface is provided by crushing a stone having flat-crushability such as black slate into flat-crushed pieces of a required grain size. Furthermore, a method for spreading an anti-slipping agent for a frozen road s... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6592288 | High-traction anti-icing roadway cover system A high traction anti-icing road cover system; the system includes a pair of base magnetic covers, for example steel plates or flexible non-porous magnetic layers, disposed in grooves in a road surface, such as a bridge span or deck, along the expected tir... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6450728 | Paving tile for guidance of blind persons The invention relates mainly to a concrete pavement tile, which produces a clearly recognizable sound when touched with a blind person's cane or a white stick. In practice it appears useful to incorporate sound sources in guide paths for the blind. The in... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6449790 | Transit boarding platform panel A transit boarding platform panel comprising a base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer. The base portion has a top deck and a bottom plate, a first end, a second end, a first side and second side. Between the top deck and bottom plate are ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6443667 | Landscaping tile A landscaping tile for stabilizing hillsides that includes a top surface which is textured to simulate a bed of gravel, river rocks, or the like. The landscaping tile is flexible and conforms to the topography of the land. The landscaping tile is secured ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6434897 | Non-slip floor covering and process for producing it A non-slip floor covering which includes a plurality of depressions that are regularly or randomly distributed over a floor covering surface such that the depressions provide a suction effect.... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6302618 | Foothold The foothold of the manhole, the quay, and the like comprises the tread and side portions continued from and positioned at both sides of the tread, wherein at least the upper surface of the tread is inclined upward from a central portion of the tread towa... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6217254 | Marking on roads with a fixed road surface, such as asphalt, concrete or the like for motor vehicles and method for producing road markings Road markings disposed on a fixed road surface are disclosed including reflective material disposed on a first portion of the fixed road surface for improving light reflection and friction material disposed on a second portion of the fixed road surface fo... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6027280 | Interlocking paving block with interior illumination capability The present invention provides an interlocking paving block capable of accepting an internal lamp and a pavement of interlocking illuminated paving blocks. In one embodiment, the interlocking paving block has a main body bent from 14 gauge aluminum sheet ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6007271 | Ground pressure distribution mat and method of use A mat is used as a ground engagement platform for supporting heavy equipment or as a road surface for supporting vehicular traffic. The use is intended to be temporary, with the mats being reusable. The mat, in its basic construction, includes a flat plat... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5997212 | Cover for underground structures, body thereof and frame therefor A cover for underground structures, its cover body, and its frame designed to quickly discharge accumulations of rainwater and dirt so as to prevent slipping and skidding from increasing due to these accumulations. The cover body has a multiplicity of pat... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5842815 | Chemical treatment of treading surfaces A chemical solution for neutralizing treading surfaces includes a neutralizing agent such as an alkaline silicate neutralizing solution, a suitable dyestuff (non-indicator dye) and a masking agent (indicator dye) for masking the true color of the dyestuff... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5807021 | Ground cover mat manufactured from recycled plastic The present invention provides a ground cover mat that protects the terrain from a vehicle or the like. The ground cover mat is manufactured by molding recycled polyethylene plastic into a sheet-like mat, which is inexpensive, relatively light in weight, ... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5772358 | Foothold A foothold of a manhole, a quay, and the like which enables operators to put their feet or foot on a tread in a natural state under a stable condition, and to reduce their fatigue with their feet or knees when they move up and down in a manhole by use of ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5601900 | Anti-skid mat An anti-skid mat for placement upon a slippery support surface comprising a resilient matrix sheet member having a top surface and a bottom surface. An abrasive structure on the bottom surface of the resilient matrix sheet member is for preventing slippag... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5587218 | Surface covering An improved surface covering includes a base having a plurality of receiving grooves on one side and a plurality of working grooves on the other side. Each receiving groove includes gripping projections and is constructed to receive and grip a filler mate... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5536569 | Thermoplastic marking sheet Thermoplastic based pavement marking sheets are disclosed. The marking sheets employ a conformant composite material including: polyolefin and a nonreinforcing mineral particulate; and/or a thermoplastic upper surface. Preferably, the sheet's thermoplasti... | 07/16/1996 |
