Systems and methods for automating the application of friction-modifying coatings

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11933001
APP PUB NO 20230047596A1
SERIAL NO

17973375

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A system and method for the application of friction-modifying coatings to roadways, walkways, pathways and other areas subject to vehicular, human or animal traffic, the system and method comprising the controlled, simultaneous application of binder and filler to a surface of a substrate, using a mobile device which passes over the substrate as the binder and filler are being applied. The system includes a mobile platform configured for being coupled to a vehicle. A binder applicator is mounted on the mobile platform and includes an array of spray nozzles coupled to a resin container. An air knife is mounted on the mobile platform and coupled to an air compressor for generating an air curtain. An aggregate dispenser bar including at least one aggregate dispenser is coupled to an aggregate bin and mounted on the mobile platform for dispensing aggregate.

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THE TRUESDELL CORPORATION1310 W 23RD STREET TEMPE AS 85282

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Howorko, Matthew Edmonton, CA 7 22
Howorko, Rick Calgary, CA 7 22
Kirkpatrick, Jim Tiffin, US 5 19
Rainwater, Jeff Midlothian, US 7 22
Rainwater, Keith Cedar Hill, US 7 22
Stone,, Jr Jack D Dallas, US 10 42

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