Patents by Inventor Duane Meyerink
Duane Meyerink 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).
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Publication number: 20230160163Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 11560679Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, Le Roy Severson
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Publication number: 20210164179Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 10920384Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; The axle of the trailer is engaged with a vertical adjustment member configured to selectively adjust a vertical position of the surface of the trailer.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20200291589Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 10669681Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20190136471Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein the trailer supports a ballast member, the ballast member being positioned near a first side of the trailer and the wall sections near a second, opposing side of the trailer, the ballast member offsetting, at least partially, a weight of the plurality of wall sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 10240308Abstract: A safety trailer including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has a lower bracing section comprising a single horizontal beam, two diagonal braces and a plurality of cross-braces, to allow workers in the protected work area to access a portion of the area under the wall section.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20190040597Abstract: A safety trailer including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has a lower bracing section comprising a single horizontal beam, two diagonal braces and a plurality of cross-braces, to allow workers in the protected work area to access a portion of the area under the wall section.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 10179981Abstract: A safety trailer including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has first and second end members, each of the first and second end members comprising an outwardly projecting alignment member and an alignment-receiving member, the first and second end members having the alignment and alignment-receiving members positioned in opposing configurations.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20170016193Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has first and second end members, each of the first and second end members comprising an outwardly projecting alignment member and an alignment-receiving member, the first and second end members having the alignment and alignment-receiving members positioned in opposing configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 9481969Abstract: A safety trailer including first and second platforms, at least one of the first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has a plurality of full height and partial height wall members, the full height wall members extending substantially the height and width of the wall section and the partial height wall members extending substantially the width but less than the height of the wall section, the full height and partial height members alternating along a length of the wall section.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 9394657Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20160168809Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 9273437Abstract: A safety trailer is shown, the device including first and second platforms, at least one of the first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has a longitudinal member extending a length of the wall section, the longitudinal member being positioned at the approximate position of a bumper of a vehicle colliding with the wall section.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20150225913Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 8845229Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20140161522Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: CONCATEN, INC.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20140151970Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Patent number: 8657525Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson