Ennis Paint, Inc.

Darrell Thompson

Jerry Britt

The present invention is directed to an improved thermoplastic pavement marking composition system that comprises a pavement surface that is light in color (white or off-white). A first marking stripe is applied and adheres to the top of the pavement surface. This first marking stripe has a thickness of at least about 40 mils to about 110 mils, and comprises a solidified thermoplastic resin composition. The solidified resin composition comprising a black pigment. A second marking stripe is applied and adheres to the surface of the first marking stripe, the second marking stripe having a thickness of at least 40 mils to about 750 mils or more. It is narrower than said first marking stripe and also comprises a solidified thermoplastic resin composition. The thermoplastic resin composition of the second marking stripe is comprised of a pigment that visibly contrasts with the first marking stripe. Because of the high contrast in color between the two stripes and the light colored pavement surface, the markings are highly visible in daytime conditions. Additionally, because of the thickness of each of the stripes as well as the combined thickness of the stripes, the marked pavement system is highly visible during periods of rain.

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Pearl, MS, United States of America

Darrell Thompson