Sinuous traffic line

Abstract

A sinusoidal traffic line that has scalloped edges to form a sine wave that increases visibility under conditions of reduced visibility is formed of a pre-cut ribbon or applied traffic line material (e.g., sprayed thermoplastic material). The traffic lines have a wavy left edge and a wavy right edge. The edges are formed in a regular pattern, having a regular amplitude and wavelength relative to a directional vector along the axis of the traffic line. In another embodiment, the patterns of the outer edges are arranged in an opposite arrangement such that they converge and diverge. The upper surface of the traffic line can be embossed by an embossed device so as to create a regular pattern and increase reflectivity.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 836,731, Jun. 19, 2013, entitled SINUOUS TRAFFIC LINE, the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]This invention relates to systems to facilitate the traffic safety and more particularly to the arrangement and disposition of traffic lines.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Traffic lines are an accepted device in the field of traffic safety. The earliest traffic lines were put into use by Edward N. Hines on Trenton's River Road in Wayne County, Mich. Later refinements led to single and double lines, broken lines located in the center of the roadway and along the edges.[0004]Traffic lines can be painted with a basic permanent paint that is optimally visible only under the best illumination. Given that roadways are travelled by day and night, in conditions of clear weather, fog, snow, sleet, smoke or other visual impairments. Und...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method of applying traffic paint using a special applicator head with a nozzle. The paint is heated and mixed with glass beads. The applicator head is moved in a specific pattern to create lines with the desired size and spacing. The nozzle can have different shapes to create different effects on the lines. The technical effect of this method is the ability to create precise and consistent traffic lines that improve visibility and reflectivity for drivers.

Problems solved by technology

Under these circumstances, the paint can become invisible and increase the risks to the traveler.

Furthermore, even the stoutest paint can be rubbed off the road surface by plow trucks, sand and other causes.

The visibility of traffic lines remains a problem for travelers.

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