Tactile tile with improved reinforced embedment plate
First Claim
1. An embedment tile comprising:
- a tile member for producing a tactilely detectable surface in a moldable material, the tile having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface having a plurality of projections extending upward therefrom;
a cross beam joined to the lower surface of the tile member, the cross beam defining a substantially enclosed chamber, a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart moldable material openings into the chamber, and a lower open portion at an end portion of the cross beam.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an embedment tile for producing a tactilely detectable surface in a moldable material and method for using same. The tile comprises a tile member having a pattern of upwardly extending projections on its upper surface forming a tactilely detectable pattern, and a cross beam joined to the lower surface of the tile member. The cross beam defines a hollow chamber and apertures to allow for the release of air and inflow of moldable material to secure the embedment tile when the moldable material hardens. The cross beam can define a lower open portion at a cross beam end portion that eases installation by permitting a more direct flow path into the chamber for moldable material. The embedment tile can also include a reinforcing member joined to the lower surface of the tile member and/or a transverse reinforcing member joined to a lower surface of the tile member.
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1. An embedment tile comprising:
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a tile member for producing a tactilely detectable surface in a moldable material, the tile having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface having a plurality of projections extending upward therefrom; a cross beam joined to the lower surface of the tile member, the cross beam defining a substantially enclosed chamber, a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart moldable material openings into the chamber, and a lower open portion at an end portion of the cross beam. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An embedment tile comprising:
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a tile member for producing a tactilely detectable surface in a moldable material, the tile having an upper surface and a lower, surface the upper surface having a plurality of projections extending upward therefrom; a cross beam joined to the lower surface of the tile member, the cross beam defining a substantially enclosed chamber and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart moldable material openings into the chamber; and a reinforcing member joined to the lower surface of the tile member. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An embedment tile comprising:
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a tile member for producing a tactilely detectable surface in a moldable material, the tile having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface having a plurality of projections extending upward therefrom; a cross beam joined to the lower surface of the tile member, the cross beam defining a substantially enclosed chamber and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart moldable material openings into the chamber; and a transverse reinforcing member joined to the lower surface of the tile member. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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