Temporary striping system for roadways

Abstract

An anchoring system for securing traffic control lines to a roadway. The anchoring system includes an anchoring device that is a substantially planar member that includes at least one through hole. An adhesive is applied to the device or roadway that then secures the anchoring device to the roadway. The anchoring device is positioned over a traffic control line formed by an adhesive tape for securing and retaining the tape in a proper location.

1 . An anchoring system for securing traffic control lines to a roadway, comprising:
 an anchoring device including a pair of flanges having at least one through hole found therein and a central position extending between said pair of flanges; and   an adhesive dollop disposed on an underside of each of said pair of flanges and extruded through said at least one through hole to form an enlarged head on a topside of each of said pair of flanges;   wherein said adhesive secures said anchoring device to the roadway.   
   
   
       2 . The anchoring system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring device includes a length dimension sufficient to accommodate a width of the traffic control lines. 
   
   
       3 . The anchoring system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring device includes at least one protrusion formed on a surface, of said central position. 
   
   
       4 . The anchoring system of  claim 3 , wherein said anchoring device includes a plurality of protrusions formed on a surface, of said central position. 
   
   
       5 . The anchoring system of  claim 3 , wherein said protrusion includes a reflective coating. 
   
   
       6 . The anchoring system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring device further comprises a retro-reflector disposed on a topside of said central position. 
   
   
       7 . The anchoring system of  claim 6 , wherein said retro-reflector includes an a reflector element having a face disposed at an angle relative to a plane defined by said central position. 
   
   
       8 . The anchoring system of  claim 1 , wherein said adhesive is a moisture-cure, urethane-based, high-strength adhesive. 
   
   
       9 . The anchoring system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring device includes a cut-out in said central portion. 
   
   
       10 . The anchoring system of  claim 1 , wherein said anchoring device including a dual-sided retro-reflector on a topside of said central portion. 
   
   
       11 . A method of securing traffic control lines to a roadway, comprising:
 securing a traffic control line to a roadway;   positioning an anchoring device over said traffic control line such that a pair of flanges extend beyond longitude edges of said traffic control line; and   securing said anchoring device with an adhesive to the roadway such that said traffic control line is captured therebetween.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said anchoring device includes a through hole, and a portion of said adhesive secures said anchoring device to the roadway by passing through said through hole and forming an enlarged head on an upper surface of said anchoring device relative to the roadway. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising disposing an adhesive dollop on a surface of said anchoring device that contacts said roadway. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein said adhesive dollop is disposed on said anchoring device with a dispensing device. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said adhesive dollop is provided as a pre-formed capsule. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said adhesive is applied to said roadway and said anchoring device is applied to said adhesive. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said anchoring device includes a reflective region. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the adhesive is applied at temperature within the range of 34°-40° F. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said anchoring device includes a cut-out. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein said anchoring device includes a dual-sided retro-reflector.