Apparatus and method for an angled endgate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8757923
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13422482

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An angled endgate assembly adapted to produce an edge on an asphalt mat. The preferred angled endgate assembly comprises a frame that is adapted to be attached to an item of asphalt paving equipment. The preferred angled endgate assembly also comprises an edger assembly that is attached to the frame and has an asphalt contacting surface. The preferred asphalt contacting surface tapers from a minimal compaction portion to a maximum compaction portion. The preferred angled endgate further comprises a means for moving the edger assembly relative to the frame. The method of the invention comprises providing an angled endgate assembly adapted to produce an edge on an asphalt mat. The method also comprises compacting the edge of the asphalt mat.

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ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC4101 JEROME AVENUE CHATTANOOGA TN 37407

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Comer, Kevin Puyallup, US 9 26
Travers, Tom Clarkston, US 1 4

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