Patents Assigned to Concaten Inc.
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Patent number: 10301787Abstract: The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 10275724Abstract: Selected types of information are collected from various sources and a portion thereof transmitted to a remote server. The remote server dynamically compiles and processes this data with information from other similar and separate sources and provides useful and relevant information, such as vehicle and location specific road maintenance radar, forecasts and treatment recommendations, and then transmits the data back to the vehicles in the field for one or more of the appropriate deployment of equipment, instructions and the automated or manual application of materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Rennie, Kevin K. Groeneweg
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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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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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Patent number: 10008112Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a computer that receives weather information from a weather service provider (“WSP”) server and automatic vehicle locating system (“AVL”) collected information from an AVL server, accesses a material performance specification for at least one treatment material, and determines, based on the weather information and/or AVL collected information and the material performance specification, a treatment recommendation for a selected roadway segment and/or route.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 9989426Abstract: Embodiments of an integrated rail efficiency and safety support system and method are shown comprising a server operable to receive a plurality of sets of collected information, each of the sets of collected information comprising a consist physical location and weather conditions and rail temperatures in an area of the respective consist and to process a predictive rail temperature algorithm for predicting a rail temperature and/or a trend in rail temperature for a selected section of track; and wherein the predictive rail temperature algorithm factors the information provided to it and provides a predicted rail temperature and/or trend in rail temperature for the selected section of track.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, Christopher J. Rennie
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Patent number: 9864957Abstract: Selected types of information are collected from various sources and a portion thereof transmitted to a remote server. The remote server dynamically compiles and processes this data with information from other similar and separate sources and provides useful and relevant information, such as vehicle and location specific road maintenance radar, forecasts and treatment recommendations, and then transmits the data back to the vehicles in the field for one or more of the appropriate deployment of equipment, instructions and the automated or manual application of materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Rennie, Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 9732482Abstract: 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: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 9725858Abstract: The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 9601015Abstract: A method and system are provided in which maintenance vehicles collect information from sensors and operators, forward the collected information to a server, and, in response, receive maps and operator instructions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Rennie, Kevin K. Groeneweg
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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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Patent number: 9373258Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a computer that receives weather information from a weather service provider (“WSP”) server and automatic vehicle locating system (“AVL”) collected information from an AVL server, accesses a material performance specification for at least one treatment material, and determines, based on the weather information and/or AVL collected information and the material performance specification, a treatment recommendation for a selected roadway segment and/or route.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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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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Patent number: 9267250Abstract: The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 9035755Abstract: A method and system are provided in which maintenance vehicles collect information from sensors and operators, forward the collected information to a server, and, in response, receive maps and operator instructions.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Rennie, Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Publication number: 20150106299Abstract: Selected types of information are collected from various sources and a portion thereof transmitted to a remote server. The remote server dynamically compiles and processes this data with information from other similar and separate sources and provides useful and relevant information, such as vehicle and location specific road maintenance radar, forecasts and treatment recommendations, and then transmits the data back to the vehicles in the field for one or more of the appropriate deployment of equipment, instructions and the automated or manual application of materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: CONCATEN, INC.Inventors: Christopher J. Rennie, Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 8979363Abstract: Embodiments of an integrated rail efficiency and safety support system and method are shown comprising a server operable to receive a plurality of sets of collected information, each of the sets of collected information comprising a consist physical location and weather conditions and rail temperatures in an area of the respective consist and to process a predictive rail temperature algorithm for predicting a rail temperature and/or a trend in rail temperature for a selected section of track; and wherein the predictive rail temperature algorithm factors the information provided to it and provides a predicted rail temperature and/or trend in rail temperature for the selected section of track.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, Christopher J. Rennie
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Publication number: 20150016881Abstract: 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: May 19, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Patent number: 8902081Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a computer that receives weather information from a weather service provider (“WSP”) server and automatic vehicle locating system (“AVL”) collected information from an AVL server, accesses a material performance specification for at least one treatment material, and determines, based on the weather information and/or AVL collected information and the material performance specification, a treatment recommendation for a selected roadway segment and/or route.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Groeneweg