Composition for enhancing traction on ice and snow
OwnerSteven Greenwaldinventor
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Abstract
A composition of matter enhances friction of a surface covered with snow or ice. The composition includes particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock, the particles having a size in a range of about 0.125-1.0 inches, and more preferably 0.125-0.25 inches. Limestone is present in the composition in a percentage of about 53-67%, by weight, and volcanic rock is present in a percentage of about 33-47%, by weight. The components are thoroughly mixed to form a homogeneous mixture. When the composition is applied to a snow-covered or ice-covered surface, the coefficient of friction of the surface increases so much that the surface can be considered a “non-slip” surface.
Claims16
A composition for enhancing friction of a surface, the composition comprising particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock, the particles having a size in a range of about 0.125 to 1.0 inches, and wherein the composition includes limestone in a percentage of about 53-67%, by weight, and wherein the composition includes volcanic rock in a percentage of about 33-47%, by weight.
A method of enhancing friction of a surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) combining particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock into a mixture, wherein the particles of limestone and volcanic rock have a size in a range of about 0.125-1.00 inches, wherein the limestone is present in the mixture in a percentage of about 53-67% by weight, wherein the volcanic rock is present in the mixture in a percentage of about 33-47%, by weight, and wherein the mixture comprises a homogeneous mixture of the particles of limestone and volcanic rock, and
- b) applying the mixture to a surface to enhance friction of the surface.
A method of making a composition for enhancing friction of a surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a quantity of particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock, the particles being chosen to have a size in a range of about 0.125-1.0 inches,
- b) drying said particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock to a moisture content of about 1-2%,
- c) combining said particles of limestone and particles of volcanic rock, in proportions such that the limestone is present, in a final mixture, in a percentage of about 53-67%, by weight, and wherein volcanic rock is present, in a final mixture, in a percentage of about 33-47%, by weight, and
- d) mixing said particles of limestone with said particles of volcanic rock, to produce a substantially homogeneous mixture.
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