Parking Lot Striping Method and Installation

Abstract

A method for delineating parking stalls on a parking lot surface includes providing lengths of webbing and a plurality of stake assemblies. The method proceeds by arranging the lengths of webbing in a desired pattern on the parking lot surface that delineates parking stalls, preferably stretching them lengthwise, and then driving stake assemblies through holes in the webbing and into the underlying body of material in order to secure the webbing on the parking lot surface. A parking lot installation constructed according to the invention includes a plurality of lengths of webbing that have been arranged and secured as stated above. The method is not limited to parking lots and parking stall delineation, as it can be used to mark a boundary or delineate a space for other purposes.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 241,795 filed Oct. 15, 2015.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Technical Field[0002]This invention relates generally to the fields of visible boundary and border delineation, and more particularly to a method and equipment for parking lot striping for parking stall delineation.2. Description of Related Art[0003]The term “parking lot” herein refers to a site at which an underlying body of material (e.g., ground, black top, or concrete slab) defines a parking lot surface upon which parking stalls are (or are to be) delineated. The term “parking stalls” in that context refers to spaces on the parking lot surface that are delineated as a suitable place for a person to park their vehicle (e.g., their truck or automobile). With such parking stalls properly delineated relative to each other, efficient use of parking lot surface results.[0004]Parking stalls are frequ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patented technique for preparing parking lots can make it more convenient and easier to install. Additionally, the technique is durable and can be applied to a variety of surfaces, including unpaved ones like dirt and grass. It also helps to enhance safety and compliance with the ADA, reducing the need for parking ushers orattendants. Overall, this technique saves money on maintenance and is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Problems solved by technology

This is often referred to as “striping,” and the workers doing the striping often refer to themselves as “parking lot stripers.” Striping that way with paint can be quite messy, however, and require multiple tools and associated equipment.

In addition, painting results in parking lot downtime while the surface is prepared for painting and while the paint dries.

Moreover, painted stripes are not very durable.

But, that technique still involves surface preparation, adhesive deployment with suitable tools, striping tape placement, and adhesive curing time.

Beyond all that, neither the painting technique nor the adhesive tape technique works on dirt, grass, or other unpaved surfaces.

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