Abstract: A restraining barrier assembly is positionable across a roadway in a deployed position to define a restraining zone and may be moved vertically to a passive position. The barrier may be a rectangular net with wires (or cable) (21, 22, 23) spanning the net and a lower wire 24 below the net assuring effective trapping of autos and trucks of a variety of heights (of the vehicles and of their forward bumpers, hood and driver compartment sections) and a variety of spans between their bumpers and their forward wheels. Vertical strips (25, 26) are provided at intervals along the span of the barrier to maintain spacing of the wires from each other and relative to ground level. The lowest wire (24) is set back from the plane of the barrier that includes the mid-height and upper wires.

Abstract: A restraining barrier (30) is positionable across a roadway in a deployed position to define a restraining zone and may be moved vertically to a passive position by first and second transport members (13, 14) slideably mounted to first and second towers (3, 4) on either side of the roadway. The barrier may be a rectangular net. First and second cables (34, 35) each support an opposite end of the barrier to the said first and second transport means respectively and also couple the barrier to an energy absorber (known per se). The cable includes a support cable which also responds to the impact of a vehicle as by breaking. The cable is coupled to an operate indicator for producing a signal indicating the vehicle impact.

Abstract: A security barrier apparatus suitable for use in residential, farm and industrial settings includes a motor, a chain and a brake mechanism for engaging the chain. The apparatus is mounted to a first support such as a post. The chain extends from the first support to a second spaced support and is raised and lowered relative to the ground by operation of the motor. The motor may be remotely actuated by an electronic transmitter. The apparatus further includes protective features to prevent damage to the motor in the event that a vehicle collides with the chain.

Abstract: A removable barrier gate to block a driveway or doorway, that has at least two crossmembers that attach to either side of the opening, and a linking member that connects the inner ends of the crossmembers together, forming a continuous barrier across the opening.

Abstract: A partition pole system for guiding visitors in public spaces, buildings, or the like has a plurality of spaced partition poles each composed of a base and a hollow pole mounted on the base, and a plurality of partition cords housed in the poles, respectively, for withdrawal therefrom through respective withdrawal holes thereof. A connector is mounted on a distal end of each of the partition cords for connection to the coupling of another pole. Each of the poles houses a vertically movable weight for pulling each of the partition poles into one of the poles, and a releasable stopper for keeping each of the partition cords withdrawn out of one of the poles. The poles may be vertically mounted on the respective bases or inclined with respect to the respective bases.

Abstract: A barrier for a loading dock having an opening in a wall having a dock leveler positioned in a floor of the loading dock adjacent said opening. The dock leveler has a horizontal position where traffic may cross to adjacent areas of the loading dock. A support is located along a side of the dock leveler. A deformable barrier arm is pivotedly connected to the support by a mounting for movement between a horizontal blocking position and a raised vertical position exposing the opening. The mounting has a pivotal connection to the support to permit the deformable barrier arm to move in a vertical arc for raising and lowering the arm and a loose connection to the barrier arm to permit relative motion between the barrier arm and the mounting upon the application of a horizontal load to the barrier arm.

Abstract: A security barrier apparatus suitable for use in residential, farm and industrial settings. The apparatus includes a motor, a cable, a chain secured to the cable and a brake mechanism for engaging the chain. The apparatus is adapted to be mounted to a first support such as a post. The chain extends from the first support to a second spaced support and is raised and lowered relative to the ground by operation of the motor. The motor may be remotely actuated by an electronic transmitter. The apparatus further includes protective features to prevent damage to the motor in the event that a vehicle collides with the chain.

Abstract: A cable gate is arranged to include a plurality of spaced housings, with the first housing including a lift arm, the lift arm providing guidance for a gate cable directed therethrough, with the gate cable including a second distal end mounted to the second housing, with the first distal end fixedly secured interiorly of the first housing, with a slide member mounted upon a track to effect displacement of the cable within the first housing effecting lifting of the lift arm and the gate cable from a first lower position within a storage channel to a second horizontal position adjacent an upper distal end of each housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pedestrian traffic barrier system having an elongated strip of flexible material. A first end portion of the flexible material is engaged with a first stationary structure; a second end portion of the material includes an attachment element disposed thereat and a complementary element of the attachment element on the second end portion is disposed along the flexible material at an intermediate segment thereof, such that the second end portion can be attached to the intermediate segment at a plurality of locations; and a second stationary structure engages the flexible material to form a barrier.

Abstract: A vehicle security barrier which can be conveniently placed across a gate opening as well as readily removed from the gate opening to allow for easy passage. The security barrier includes a barrier gate in the form of a cable/gate member in combination with laterally attached pipe sections fixed by way of the cable to the gate member and lateral, security fixed vertical pipe posts. The security barrier of the present invention provides for the use of cable restraints across gate openings to provide necessary security while at the same time allowing for quick opening and closing of the gate areas without compromising security.

Abstract: A semaphore type trafficway barrier for arresting vehicles, and comprised of spaced posts at opposite sides of the trafficway, one a pivot post disposed on a vertical axis and with a yieldable mounting rotatable plate on the post to carry a beam to swing between an open ineffective position to a closed effective position as well as to yield to impact, and characterized by a cable anchored to the pivot post and carried by the beam with an end engaged over a bit on the other post at the opposite side of the trafficway.

Abstract: A retractable crowd control barrier is provided and consists of a housing carried on any type of post member in which an elongated tape is conveniently stored within the housing on a forward wound spring-actuated spool assembly and can be extended therefrom into a position to guide pedestrian traffic and maintain an orderly assembly of people.

Abstract: A barrier system is provided for blocking a roadway to prevent passage of a vehicle. The barrier system comprises a series of inflatable bags connected to a flexible net, and energy dissipating units connected to ends of the net. The system is normally located in a subterranean chamber when deactivated. When activated, the air bags are inflated and rise above the ground surface while pulling the net upwardly therewith. A vehicle which impacts the barrier is rapidly decelerated under the energy dissipating action of the air bags, energy dissipating units, and net.

Abstract: A terrorist vehicle barrier is disclosed that is an improvement on the barrier shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,576,507. The barrier consists of two vertical I-beams having cable passed between them to provide a barrier. An expanded aluminum honeycomb is provided between the I-beam and the cable passing around the I-beam to provide an effective shock absorbing structure. The barrier can be employed as an actuatable gate or as a fence-like structure around the perimeter of a installation to provide an esthetic and cost effective barrier strong enough to stop a high speed vehicle with minimum damage to the barrier.

Abstract: A terrorist vehicle arresting system includes a crash barrier positioned at a side of a driveway instead of across the driveway; a gate across the entranceway which is dislodged by a vehicle coming through the closed gate; a net pulled out by the dislodged gate which captures the vehicle; a capstan to pivot a captured vehicle into the barrier; and cables from the net looped around the capstan, such that the netted vehicle is swung into the barrier where it comes to rest blocking the driveway. The impact-force is therefore redirected from the direction of the driveway, and the kinetic energy is dissipated upon impact with the offset, rigid barrier, thereby permitting the gate structure to be made light, aesthetically attractive, and quickly closed since the gate does not have to bear any substantial load.

Abstract: An improved stabilizer for a window or door which a stabilizing element with two screwing holes thereon and extending two separate insert legs which are approximately perpendicular to the stabilizing element so that the stabilizing element is able to engage with the stabilizing apparatus and to fix with the stabilized windowsill.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for the insulation and interior panels of an aircraft. The mounting assembly includes an upper retainer for securing the upper edge of the cabin panel to the aircraft, and a lower releasable latch assembly which connects the lower end of the cabin panel to the aircraft. The curved aircraft panels, which are made of a resilient bendable material, are installed so that the panels are further resiliently bent into a tensioned state which acts to resiliently engage the panels between the upper retainer and the lower latch assembly. A shock absorber and insulation retainer is attached to the aircraft between the aircraft frame and the cabin panel to prevent vibration of the cabin panel and to secure the insulation between the aircraft panel and the aircraft frame.

Abstract: A door construction includes first and second panels which are thermally bonded together at their peripheral edges. A hinge receiving pocket is defined between these panels. A door supporting hinge section is insertable into this pocket for supporting the door in place. An adjustment mechanism on the door supporting hinge section tilts the outer edge of the door relative to the inner edge of the door for adjusting the alignment of the door within a door opening after the hinge is installed.

Abstract: A terrorist vehicle barrier is disclosed having high strength cables stretched between two vertical I-beams. The cables are attached to the I-beams in a unique shock absorbing arrangement. The barrier is actuatable from a position below ground to effectively arrest the motion of a high speed terrorist vehicle. Various means are disclosed for actuating the gate. The barrier is designed to solve esthetic problems encountered in making a building secure from terrorist attack as well as to be strong enough to stop a high speed vehicle with minimum damage to the barrier, the vehicle, or the vehicle driver.

Abstract: A flexible barrier element for a passageway defined by two spaced posts is held in a raised taut position to block the passageway by placement of a hand lever having a lost motion connection with the barrier element in a level position of engagement with a bracket fixed on one post. Swinging of the hand lever to a depressed position relative to the bracket on which it is pivotally mounted slackens the flexible barrier element and lowers it to a ground level position allowing unobstructed passage between the posts defining the passageway. A second bracket on the second post has a flexible barrier element attached to it.

Abstract: A device for training basketball players to shoot while being in contact with or resisted by the arms of others includes a cage of tubular framework defining an opening through which a basketball player must enter the cage for shooting the ball from a shooting position within the cage. Pairs of arm-simulative members extend inwardly from opposite sides of the cage, each being of elongated arm-shaped character and affixed at a proximal end to the cage in forcibly yieldable relationship; such members are relatively positioned for being contacted by the player during movement to the shooting position.

Abstract: A protective crowd control barrier for maintaining observers in spaced relationship to an article being displayed such as an automobile or the like in which the barrier includes a plurality of adjustable uprights which receive a flexible barrier member in a manner such that the flexible member is spaced from and extends entirely around the article. The uprights are selectively adjustable to alter the elevation as well as the spacing of the barrier member from the article being displayed.

Abstract: The chain gate has a pair of reversely inclined end posts which extend upwardly in a diverging relation and movably support the ends of a plurality of chain members extended therebetween. When the chain gate is in a gateway closing position the chain members are in a vertically spaced relation and in a gateway opening position the chain members form a mass on the ground surface between the end posts. The adjacent ends of the chain members are interconnected by a flexible actuating member so that on closing upward movement of the chain members from lowered ground positions the opposite ends of each chain member are concurrently moved upwardly so as to sequentially move the chain members to their horizontally extended vertically spaced relation defining the gate closing position. The chain members vary in length relative to the reversed inclination of the end posts so as to be drawn taut between the end posts in the gate closing position. The chain gate may be opened or closed either mechanically or manually.

Abstract: A self-closing gate (10) is pivotally mounted between a pair of spaced gate posts (11, 12) to selectively close the gateway therebetween. The gate (10) has end stiles (20, 22) provided with stub axles (21, 24) journalled in bushes (16) fitted in gate support members (14) fixed to the gate posts (11, 12) and counterweights (43) are adjustably mounted on the stiles (20, 22) to return the gate (10) to its normally closed position. Tensioned flexible wires, cables and/or chains (28-33) are strung between the stiles (20, 22) and they support a vehicle buffer (37) which has a bulbous central portion (39) which is engaged by a vehicle (41) to open the gate (10).To enable the gate (10) to also be swung open about a substantially vertical axis, one of the stiles (22) may include an outer stile (23) fixed on the stub axle (24) and an inner stile (26) releasably connectable to the stub axle (24) (via a socket (25)) and to the outer stile (23) (via a pivotal cap 27).

Abstract: There is disclosed in the present application a foldable picture window storm window. It consists of a frame whose lower and upper sections are made to swivel such that the storm window can be folded, easily transported and stored; yet, does not adversely affect the view.

Abstract: The invention relates to an animal enclosure. Prior animal enclosures, especially batteries of cages, have posed problems of manufacturing cost, noise and inconvenience of door actuation, and risk of injury to the animals inside. The present invention provides an animal enclosure in which a loop and frame move along a path. The frame has an opening in it so as to provide access to the enclosure and the loop otherwise closes off the enclosure. The invention is applicable to cattle pens and to batteries of poultry rearing cages.

Abstract: A traffic door biased to the closed position and adapted to be swung to the open position when pushed manually or engaged by material handling equipment. The door includes an inverted L-shaped frame and a spring loaded cam mechanism is associated with the upper horizontal frame section of the frame and acts to bias the door to the closed position. The door is pre-hung on a vertical rail which is offset from the plane of the door. At the time of installation, the rail is plumbed and secured to the doorway jamb. The pre-assembled unit facilitates proper installation of the door, and the offset rail eliminates the need for rubber flaps to seal the gap between the door and the jamb. The traffic door assembly also includes an upper trim panel attached to the horizontal frame section which can be trimmed to size to fit the doorway.

Abstract: A road barrier system prevents automobile access by means of a chain array or swinging gate held in place across a roadway between two posts. A motor driven mechanism operates the barrier in response to a key or security access code in two modes of operation, one being open access and the other automatically opening and reclosing the gate after a preset time period.Features include quick operation, energy efficiency, self-powered solar energy as the sole energy input, breakaway features to prevent serious damage to the control equipment upon unauthorized entry by force and high-reliability low-maintenance simple equipment useful in country locations without access to power line energy sources. In this respect, the barrier in one embodiment is built as a part of a cattle guard assembly.

Abstract: A cable lock for one end of a barrier cable of the type suspended between a pair of spaced upstanding supports, wherein one end of the cable is permanently secured to one support and the other end is detachably secured to the second support. The second support is cut away at its top end to define a step, and a main lock body is secured to the vertical wall of the step, spaced above the horizontal wall of said step. A metal plate is secured to the vertical wall between the lock body and said vertical wall. The plate has an opening registering with the cable bore of the second support. The lock body has an enlarged recess defining an inside top shoulder at the plate. The cable has an enlarged ferrule receivable in the recess via the cable bore and the registering opening of the plate. The ferrule is clamped in an elevated position in the recess to lockingly interengage with said inside shoulder by a vertical Acme-treaded clamping Allen screw in the lock body.

Abstract: A window assembly for vehicles, particularly for use as a rear window associated with truck cabs, the window assembly having a longitudinally elongated assembly frame structure including a continuous inner seal adapted to engage a longitudinally elongated window panel formed from tempered glass which is removably mounted to the frame structure by an upper and a lower keeper member, the keeper members being positioned intermediate the longitudinal frame members and a pair of detachable latching units provided at each free end of the glass panel, thereby allowing each end section of the panel to be flexed or bent to an open-wing position.

Abstract: A parking lot gate is provided with a flexible connector between the elongated gate arm and the arm drive mechanism to prevent breakage of the gate arm or the arm drive mechanism. The flexible connector includes a first connection plate connected to the arm drive mechanism, a second connection plate connected to the gate arm, and first and second coil springs connected between the first and second connection plates. The first and second coil springs are positioned essentially parallel to one another and in an essentially vertical plane.

Abstract: A vehicle ventilation opening is covered by a dome-shaped cover that has a pair of generally triangular oppositely disposed lateral cover openings extending from an uppermost portion of the cover. A pair of generally triangular shaped and outwardly bowed resilient doors are pivoted at opposite sides of the cover so that their adjacent but mutually spaced free end portions move between an inwardly displaced open position and a closed position wherein the free ends of the doors are at the high point of the domed cover and the doors seal against the inside of the cover at the peripheries of the openings.

Abstract: A vehicle ventilation opening is covered by a dome-shaped cover that has a pair of generally triangular oppositely disposed lateral cover openings extending from an uppermost portion of the cover. A pair of generally triangular shaped and outwardly bowed resilient doors are pivoted at opposite sides of the cover so that their adjacent but mutually spaced free end portions move between an inwardly displaced open position and a closed position wherein the free ends of the doors are at the high point of the domed cover and the doors seal against the inside of the cover at the peripheries of the openings.

Abstract: A one-way security gate is disclosed which includes a plurality of rotatable rods which are suspended from a horizontally mounted shaft. These rods hang vertically and are free to rotate about the shaft in a limited arc. This limited arc is oriented so that the individual rods can be rotated upward on one side of the shaft only. Accordingly, the rods rotate to allow objects to pass under the shaft in one direction only. In the preferred embodiment of this gate each rod is mounted both to rotate about the shaft and to hinge in a direction transverse to the plane of rotation. These hinges allow the rods to be pushed out of the vertical plane and thereby prevent trapezoidally-shaped objects such as grocery carts from wedging between a pair of rods.

Abstract: A temporary barrier for retarding heat, fire and smoke within a fuselage while permitting unobstructed physical access and visual access to escape routes by passengers and crew, includes a light-weight inflatable curtain system with air jet curtain structure guarding otherwise unobstructed access therethrough; in embodiments the system includes partial and full curtains, curtains movable for maximum isolation of combustion areas, and special sealing provisions.

Abstract: A latching device detachably holds a flexible barrier across the exit opening of a contestant's stall, In response to a signal, the latching device releases the barrier and a timing device is activated. Disengagement of the barrier by the contestant prior to the signal activates a penalty indicating device.

Abstract: A device for closing off a mine gallery, especially for use to prevent spreading of underground explosions, in which a bag of flexible substantially airtight material is first inflated with a gas under pressure, for instance air, until the inflated bag engages with its peripheral surface the inner face of the mine gallery, whereafter a flowable material is pumped into the interior of the bag, displacing the gas under pressure, which is permitted to escape through at least one overpressure valve provided in an uppermost portion of the inflatable bag. The material to be pumped into the interior of the bag is of a nature which quickly hardens after being pumped into the bag to thus provide a solid barrier extending across the mine gallery.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealably closing off or separating portions of a mine for safety or other reasons including an inflatable member having a size and shape which corresponds substantially to the cross-sectional size and shape of a mine passage, tunnel or the like to be closed off, a device for attaching the inflatable member to the ceiling of the mine passage, said inflatable member having an inflatable peripheral portion with a closure wall or web portion extending across the space defined by the inflatable portion, a source of compressed gas and means connecting said source to the inflatable portion of the member, said source including a valve with an actuator operable to open the valve so that gas from the gas source can pass into the inflatable member when the inflatable member is suspended from the ceiling of the mine passage, and a slide fastener located in the web portion of the member and movable between a first position in which an opening is formed in the web portion for passage therethrough and a sec

Abstract: A starter gate comprises a plurality of cable-holding members pivotally mounted on base members. A latching mechanism latches the cable-holding members in a vertical position thereby maintaining cables in a suspended condition behind which vehicles, animals or the like are positioned preparatory to starting a race. A latch-releasing mechanism is actuated by a starter so that the cable-holding members and cables carried thereby move to a horizontal position adjacent the raceway thereby enabling the vehicles or animals to start the race without hindrance from the cables.

Abstract: A cable is suspended across a private road or driveway, primarily in rural areas, between two trees or posts for entrance security. The cable is anchored in one post in a permanent manner at a first end, while the second end of the cable carries a fitting through which a padlock can be passed. This second end of the cable with the fitting is threaded through a hole in the second tree or post and through a hole in a plate of a padlock protector which is nailed in place on the far side of the second tree or post through which the fitting at the end of the cable has been threaded. The padlock protector constitutes an angulated section cut from a heavy gauge steel pipe.

Abstract: A bimetallic closure member comprised of two materials having dissimilar magnetostrictive characteristics does not require a hinge, when subjected to a magnetic field, or alternatively, when removed from a magnetic field, the materials contract or expand at different rates causing the member to bend thereby opening or closing the closure member.

Abstract: An improved portable Safety Barrier may be used to prevent accidental entry into dangerous areas. According to a preferred embodiment the barrier comprises a bar means and a pair of attaching means, typically clamps, connected at the two ends of the bar means. A C-type clamp may be employed to connect the bar means to a U-shaped support or a two plate clamp means may be used to attach the bar to the point where two U-shaped struts converge in a T. The attaching means can also comprise a shackle type clamp for attachment to rounded objects or it may be a pointed tip suitable for attachment to a surface having receiving holes therein.The bar means may comprise a telescoping assembly in which one member is slideably received in the other so that the length of the assembly is adjustable to match various width passageways. Alternatively, two pipes or bars of different diameters may be attached together by a suitable diameter reducing means.

Abstract: A ribbed sheet of flowable material is positionable on the sides and roof of an air passage of a mine for sealing irregularities in the sides and roof and extends across the air passage to prevent the flow of air therealong. A plurality of air cells are positioned in closely adjacent relation within the confines of the sheet and are inflatable to block the flow of air through the passage.

Abstract: A plastic molded refrigerator pan and window assembly in which the front wall of the pan includes a large opening within which is disposed a separable snap-engaging clear plastic panel. The engagement is provided by upper and lower channels provided in the respective edges of the panel which engage opposing sides of the front wall adjacent the edge of the opening. Because of the generally unsupported and flexible nature of the front wall along the upper edge of the opening, the panel engaging structure includes tab portions of varying height which in certain areas snap into the respective opposing channel and at other areas require sufficient forceful displacement of the top of the wall to seat the tab in the flange so that unintended disengagement is prevented even at the most flexible area of the panel.

Abstract: A flexible barrier element for a passageway defined by two spaced posts is held in a raised taut position to block the passageway by placement of a hand lever having a lost motion connection with the barrier element in a level position of engagement with a bracket fixed on one post. Swinging of the hand lever to a depressed position relative to the bracket on which it is pivotally mounted slackens the flexible barrier element and lowers it to a ground level position allowing unobstructed passage between the posts defining the passageway. A second bracket on the second post has a flexible barrier element attached to it.