Patent ID: 7168886
Filing Date: 2007-01-30
Classification: E01C,E01F

Abstract:
1. A method of laying a traffic calming surface, the method comprising the steps of: i) depositing molten material on a surface of a road or path; ii) molding the molten material such that an upper surface thereof has a predetermined continuous, substantially sinusoidal profile which extends along an intended direction of travel; wherein the material is deposited between at least one pair of substantially longitudinal rails which are positioned on the surface of the road so as to be spaced apart from each other and such that they are substantially aligned with the intended direction of travel, and wherein upper surfaces of the rails have a predetermined continuous, substantially sinusoidal profile which extends along respective lengths of said rails; and wherein the material is molded by means of a moveable member which extends between the rails, and which is moved over the rails in contact with the molten material such that the upper surface of the material is molded to form the continuous sinusoidal profile.