Apparatus is disclosed for forming a serial array of temporary raised pavement
markers (TRPMs), which are disposed upon a single, common release liner, into a
collated and nested array of the temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) such
that the collated and nested array of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs)
can be supplied to apparatus for dispensing and applying the temporary raised pavement
markers (TRPMs) onto pavement surfaces. In accordance with a first embodiment of
the apparatus, the plurality of temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs) are formed
from a single temporary raised pavement marker (TRPM) extrusion, the extrusion
is cut, and subsequently, the markers are mounted upon the single, common release
sheet or release liner which has a plurality of adhesive patches previously disposed
thereon. The assembly, comprising the plurality of temporary raised pavement markers
(TRPMs) and the common release liner, is then formed into a collated and nested
array. In accordance with a second embodiment of the apparatus, a plurality of
pre-formed temporary raised pavement markers (TRPMs), having adhesive patches already
disposed thereon, are serially deposited and adhered onto a single, common release
liner, and subsequently, the assembly, comprising the plurality of temporary raised
pavement markers (TRPMs) and the common release sheet or release liner, are formed
into a collated and nested array.
