초록 ▼

Asphalt is packaged in consumable containers (10) having breakage means, such as short notches or long channels (110, 111), to allow for easy breakage into smaller portions for ease of handling and feeding into kettles. The containers are advantageously made of an asphalt-polymer composition so that

Asphalt is packaged in consumable containers (10) having breakage means, such as short notches or long channels (110, 111), to allow for easy breakage into smaller portions for ease of handling and feeding into kettles. The containers are advantageously made of an asphalt-polymer composition so that the entire asphalt package may be melted in a kettle, e.g., for use in a roofing or paving application. The containers may have various features to enhance processability and handleability, including a generally rectangular shape and multi-faceted or stepped sides 20 and/or walls 30 with handhold portions and/or scooped portions.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An asphalt package comprising:(a) a container made from a consumable composition comprising an asphalt material and a polymer material, the container having a structure comprising (i) a bottom having opposing side edges and opposing end edges, (ii) a pair of side walls ex

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An asphalt package comprising:(a) a container made from a consumable composition comprising an asphalt material and a polymer material, the container having a structure comprising (i) a bottom having opposing side edges and opposing end edges, (ii) a pair of side walls extending up from the side edges of the bottom and connecting (iii) a pair of end walls extending up from the end edges of the bottom to define a top perimeter, the bottom, side walls and end walls defining a container interior, and (iv) at least one indented breakage channel extending from one side wall to the opposing side wall and projecting upward into the container interior a height of from about 50% to about 95% of the height of said side walls; and(b) asphalt in the container interior.