Method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface
First Claim
1. A method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface comprising:
- (a) providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;
(b) impressing said first template into said asphalt surface when said asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein;
(c) removing said first template from said asphalt surface to expose said impression;
(d) providing a second template pre-formed as a grid at least partially matching the pattern of said first template;
(e) inserting said second template into said impression; and
(f) fixing said second template in position within said impression to form said inlaid pattern.
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Abstract
This application relates to a method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface. The pattern may be selected for functional or decorative purposes. In one embodiment the method comprises the steps of providing a first template having a predetermined pattern; impressing the first template into the asphalt surface when the asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein; removing the first template from the asphalt surface to expose the impression; providing a second template having a predetermined pattern matching the pattern of the first template; inserting the second template into the impression; and fixing the second template in position within the impression to form the inlaid pattern. The second template may consist of a preformed thermoplastic grid having a color and/or texture contrasting with the asphalt surface. In another embodiment the second template may include a light source for illuminating the template after it has been fixed in position.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface comprising:
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(a) providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;
(b) impressing said first template into said asphalt surface when said asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein;
(c) removing said first template from said asphalt surface to expose said impression;
(d) providing a second template pre-formed as a grid at least partially matching the pattern of said first template;
(e) inserting said second template into said impression; and
(f) fixing said second template in position within said impression to form said inlaid pattern. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface comprising:
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(a) providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;
(b) after the preceding step, impressing said first template into said asphalt surface when said asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein;
(c) after the preceding step, removing said firt template from said asphalt surface to expose said impression;
(d) after the preceding step, providing a thermoplastic second template pre-formed as said grid at least partially matching the pattern of said first template, (e) after the preceding step, inserting said second template pre-formed as said grid into said impression; and
(f) after the preceding step, fixing said second template in position within said impression to form said inlaid pattern by using a portable heater in proximity to said second template. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of forming an inlaid pattern in an asphalt surface comprising:
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(a) providing a first template having a predetermined pattern;
(b) after the preceding step, impressing said first template into said asphalt surface when said asphalt surface is in a pliable state to form an impression therein;
(c) after the preceding step, removing said first template from said asphalt surface to expose said impression;
(d) after the preceding step, providing a thermoplastic second template pre-formed as said grid at least partially matching the pattern of said first template, (e) after the preceding step, inserting said second template previously pre-formed as said grid into said impression; and
(f) after the preceding step, fixing said second template in position within said impression to form said inlaid pattern by passing a portable heater over the surface of said second template.
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