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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
May. 09, 2012
Applicants:
Michael W. Ries, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Mark L. Norton, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Inventors:
Michael W. Ries, Coon Rapids, MN (US);
Mark L. Norton, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Paying Products Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E01C 19/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A compactor includes a rotatable compacting element, and a dispensing mechanism for dispensing a liquid onto an outer surface of the compacting element to prevent sticking of paving material. The compactor further includes an electronic control mechanism configured to activate the dispensing mechanism, and further configured to deactivate the dispensing mechanism responsive to data indicating an extent of coverage of the outer surface with the liquid is sufficient. Related systems and methodology are also disclosed.