Patent ID: 6247872
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: E01C,E01F

Abstract:
An apparatus for applying a traffic stripe to a road surface, said apparatus comprising:at least one vehicle;a first applicator operatively attached to said vehicle for applying a traffic stripe material to the road surface, said applicator including a first member securable in a first position for allowing the material to be road surface and in a second position for preventing the material from exiting said applicator; and a second member capable of being adjustably positioned such that it forms the stripe with at least one portion having a first height and at least one portion having a second height, said second height being greater than said first height;a second applicator for applying a reflective material to the traffic stripe;a deformation member spaced from said first applicator; anda lifting mechanism that raises the deformation member at predetermined intervals such that said deformation member forms a profile in said at least one portion of the stripe having a first height and in said at least one portion of the stripe having a second height such that said second height remains greater than said first height.