Patents by Inventor Brent M. Kulp

Brent M. Kulp has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230377442
    Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Arthur Koroghlian, Bob L. Wielenga
  • Publication number: 20230243115
    Abstract: A modular highway warning strip system comprises a first plurality of segments assembled together to form a first warning strip subassembly and a second plurality of segments assembled together to form a second warning strip subassembly. Connecting segments join the two subassemblies together using magnetic connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Jack H. Kulp
  • Patent number: 11699339
    Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Arthur Koroghlian, Bob L. Wielenga
  • Publication number: 20220358828
    Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Arthur Koroghlian, Bob L. Wielenga
  • Patent number: 11417191
    Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Arthur Koroghlian, Bob L. Wielenga
  • Patent number: 11401669
    Abstract: A sign system snaps for displaying informational or warning information to passing motorists or pedestrians is designed to be snapped on and interferingly engaged with the top end of a traffic marker or cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jack H. Kulp, Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Felipe Almanza, Christopher Jaime
  • Publication number: 20220005342
    Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Arthur Koroghlian, Bob L. Wielenga, Brent M. Kulp
  • Patent number: 10422090
    Abstract: A two-piece traffic marker assembly a marker body includes a marker body formed of a low density polyethylene and a separable molded rubber base. The base has a weight comprising at least 70% of a total weight of the traffic marker assembly, with the marker body having a weight comprising the remaining 30% or less of the total weight of the traffic marker assembly. Because of this advantageous weight distribution, relative to prior art traffic cones, when the traffic marker assembly is assembled, a tip angle of the traffic marker assembly is about 76 degrees from vertical. A plurality of circumferentially spaced interlocking protrusions disposed on the wall of the marker body, for engaging an interior circumference of the base when the marker assembly is in an assembled space, and for also preventing sticking of marker bodies together when they are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Jeremy Smith, Jack H. Kulp, Brent M. Kulp
  • Publication number: 20190119869
    Abstract: A sign system snaps for displaying informational or warning information to passing motorists or pedestrians is designed to be snapped on and interferingly engaged with the top end of a traffic marker or cone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Jack H. Kulp, Geoffrey B. Maus, Brent M. Kulp, Felipe Almanza, Christopher Jaime
  • Publication number: 20180112365
    Abstract: A two-piece traffic marker assembly a marker body includes a marker body formed of a low density polyethylene and a separable molded rubber base. The base has a weight comprising at least 70% of a total weight of the traffic marker assembly, with the marker body having a weight comprising the remaining 30% or less of the total weight of the traffic marker assembly. Because of this advantageous weight distribution, relative to prior art traffic cones, when the traffic marker assembly is assembled, a tip angle of the traffic marker assembly is about 76 degrees from vertical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Jeremy Smith, Jack H. Kulp, Brent M. Kulp
  • Patent number: 9797102
    Abstract: A two-piece traffic marker assembly a marker body includes a marker body formed of a low density polyethylene and a separable molded rubber base. The base has a weight comprising at least 70% of a total weight of the traffic marker assembly, with the marker body having a weight comprising the remaining 30% or less of the total weight of the traffic marker assembly. Because of this advantageous weight distribution, relative to prior art traffic cones, when the traffic marker assembly is assembled, a tip angle of the traffic marker assembly is about 76 degrees from vertical. A plurality of circumferentially spaced interlocking protrusions disposed on the wall of the marker body, for engaging an interior circumference of the base when the marker assembly is in an assembled space, and for also preventing sticking of marker bodies together when they are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Jeremy Smith, Jack H. Kulp, Brent M. Kulp
  • Patent number: 9624630
    Abstract: A pedestrian barricade segment is attachable to adjacent similar segments using a hinge construction to form a barricade of a desired configuration. A support leg is rotatable between a stowed and a deployed orientation. A recess is disposed in the segment for receiving the leg when it is stowed. A locking ramp secures the leg in the recess. A foot pocket is disposed in the rear vertical face above the recess so that a user may insert their foot into the foot pocket and use the foot to push the leg downwardly, thereby releasing the leg from the locking ramp for deploying the leg. The leg hinge structure includes a wedge and a wave washer disposed on a flat surface of the block, for securing one end of the leg. The leg hinge structure pre-loads the leg, with the wedge, creating a pivoting bushing surface for rotating the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: TrafFix Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Felipe Almanza, Jeremy Smith, Jack H. Kulp, Brent M. Kulp, Clayton Herman
  • Patent number: 9260829
    Abstract: A pedestrian barricade segment is attachable to adjacent similar segments using a hinge construction to form a barricade of a desired configuration. A support leg is rotatable between a stowed and a deployed orientation. A recess is disposed in the segment for receiving the leg when it is stowed. A locking ramp secures the leg in the recess. A foot pocket is disposed in the rear vertical face above the recess so that a user may insert their foot into the foot pocket and use the foot to push the leg downwardly, thereby releasing the leg from the locking ramp for deploying the leg. The leg hinge structure includes a wedge and a wave washer disposed on a flat surface of the block, for securing one end of the leg. The leg hinge structure pre-loads the leg, with the wedge, creating a pivoting bushing surface for rotating the leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Felipe Almanza, Jeremy Smith, Jack H. Kulp, Brent M. Kulp, Clayton Herman
  • Publication number: 20150299967
    Abstract: A two-piece traffic marker assembly a marker body includes a marker body formed of a low density polyethylene and a separable molded rubber base. The base has a weight comprising at least 70% of a total weight of the traffic marker assembly, with the marker body having a weight comprising the remaining 30% or less of the total weight of the traffic marker assembly. Because of this advantageous weight distribution, relative to prior art traffic cones, when the traffic marker assembly is assembled, a tip angle of the traffic marker assembly is about 76 degrees from vertical. A plurality of circumferentially spaced interlocking protrusions disposed on the wall of the marker body, for engaging an interior circumference of the base when the marker assembly is in an assembled space, and for also preventing sticking of marker bodies together when they are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Jeremy Smith, Jack H. Kulp, Brent M. Kulp
  • Patent number: 7476051
    Abstract: A vertical panel system comprises a vertical panel having a panel with opposing first and second panel surfaces and a base edge. The system further comprises a base having a slot for engaging the base edge of the panel. An aperture is disposed in the panel in proximity to the base edge, which is of sufficient size to receive a foot of a user, for assisting in the engagement of the panel and the base. The base for the vertical panel system comprises a center zone fabricated of vulcanized rubber, and an outer zone fabricated of recycled rubber. The slot is disposed in the center zone. Thus, the combination solves a need to be environmentally responsible and cost effective by recycling rubber which would otherwise fill our landfills, yet provides increased durability by using virgin vulcanized rubber in the zone of the base which includes the engagement slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Traffix Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent M. Kulp, David C. Gertz
  • Patent number: 6840707
    Abstract: A vertical panel system comprises a vertical panel having a panel with opposing first and second panel surfaces and a base edge. The system further comprises a base having a slot for engaging the base edge of the panel. An aperture is disposed in the panel in proximity to the base edge, which is of sufficient size to receive a foot of a user, for assisting in the engagement of the panel and the base. The base for the vertical panel system comprises a center zone fabricated of vulcanized rubber, and an outer zone fabricated of recycled rubber. The slot is disposed in the center zone. Thus, the combination solves a need to be environmentally responsible and cost effective by recycling rubber which would otherwise fill our landfills, yet provides increased durability by using virgin vulcanized rubber in the zone of the base which includes the engagement slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Traffix Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent M. Kulp, David C. Gertz
  • Patent number: 6659681
    Abstract: A vertical panel system comprises a vertical panel having a panel with opposing first and second panel surfaces and a base edge. The system further comprises a base having a slot for engaging the base edge of the panel. An aperture is disposed in the panel in proximity to the base edge, which is of sufficient size to receive a foot of a user, for assisting in the engagement of the panel and the base. The base for the vertical panel system comprises a center zone fabricated of vulcanized rubber, and an outer zone fabricated of recycled rubber. The slot is disposed in the center zone. Thus, the combination solves a need to be environmentally responsible and cost effective by recycling rubber which would otherwise fill our landfills, yet provides increased durability by using virgin vulcanized rubber in the zone of the base which includes the engagement slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Traf Fix Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent M. Kulp, David C. Gertz, Jack H. Kulp
  • Patent number: 5868520
    Abstract: The disclosed tire-lock channelizer drum can be secured into a stationary sidewall of a worn out steel-belted radial tubeless truck tire. The tire ring formed by the sidewall is annular, with an inner edge and an outer edge. The tire-lock channelizer drum of the present invention can be inserted into and secured around the inner edge of the stationary tire ring, without the user having to lift the heavy tire ring up and over the top of the channelizer drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Traffix Devices
    Inventors: Brent M. Kulp, Jack H. Kulp, Samuel J. Bechtle