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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2023
Filed:
Jan. 15, 2020
Ennis-flint, Inc., Greensboro, NC (US);
Nathan Hoover Cross, Greensboro, NC (US);
Alex Cady, High Point, NC (US);
Bradley Hepler, Lexington, NC (US);
Andy Parker, Jamestown, NC (US);
Vince Wilkins, Smyrna, GA (US);
Ennis-Flint, Inc., Greensboro, NC (US);
Abstract
Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system comprising a mixer and a smoothing system. Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation The mixing system may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.