Abstract: A single anchor terminal is provided for a roadside wire rope barrier. The single anchor terminal includes a release post, a brace, and an anchor base. The brace supports the release post in an upright position and extends from the release post to the anchor base. The brace has a first portion attached to the release post and a second portion coupled to the first portion with a release component. The anchor base includes a main post that supports the release post and a brace anchor that is coupled to the main post.

Abstract: A barrier apparatus provides a portable perimeter barrier between people, animals, property or equipment and incoming potential hazards. The apparatus functions as a security or safety device which may be operated by one person in multiple conditions, and may be hand operable or motor-driven. The apparatus is capable of providing alternative electric power distribution and lighting. The apparatus comprises a housing, retractable barrier material, and a mechanical system. The apparatus may include lights, an alarm, and a motion detector. The apparatus may be used with or without a vehicle, and may be carried by a vehicle tow hitch. The apparatus is easily operable by extending the rolls of barrier material from the housing. The apparatus may provide a barrier covering a distance of up to about 170 feet across a road or any area to quickly block or direct the flow of traffic or to establish a perimeter.

Abstract: A joint member is formed of a composite including reinforcement fibers and resin. The joint member is configured to be joined with another joint member to form a joint structure capable of enduring a tensile load in a load direction in which the joint member and the other joint member are separated from each other at a joined portion of the joint structure in a longitudinal direction of the joint member. The joint member includes a main body part and a joint part connected with the main body part at an end part of the main body part in the longitudinal direction of the joint member. The joint part has an orientation pattern having anisotropy such that fiber directions of the reinforcement fibers included in the joint part include a fiber direction different from the longitudinal direction of the joint member.

Abstract: A mounting system for separating and connecting fencing slabs which includes an end beam assembly having opposite sidewalls each having an elongated slot portion recessed within the beams. Additionally, at least one gate partition with distal ends is inserted within the recessed portion of the end beam. The distal end of the partitions includes a cap which conforms to the shape of the slot portion thereby allowing for the partition to be slidably inserted therein. Once inserted, a spacer member is then inserted within the slot portion to create spacing between the partitions inserted to the end beams when forming the fencing structure. A slidable cover is also included to entirely cover a side of the end beam when not in use. The system is utilized to form a desired fencing structure.

Abstract: A vinyl fence rail remover for use where the rail is held in the fence post via tabs cut into the rail and rail tabs must be depressed to remove the rail from the hole cut into the fence post. The fence remover has a handle/tube on a first end, a metal “U” shape section, a straight section, and a tapered second, opposing end from the handle/tube. The handle/tube is as long as necessary to reach the bottom rail through the inside of the fence post. The “U” shaped middle piece is ? inch to ¼ inch smaller than the exact size of the fence rail. The open end of straight section extending from the “U” shaped section is tapered or bent outward to allow it to slip over the tabs of a fence rail as the device is driven over the rail inside the fence post.

Abstract: A panel-post connector plate 16 for connecting a fence post 12 to an adjacent fence panel 14. The panel-post connector plate 16 comprises a plate body 84 having a post-receiving aperture 86 for receiving at least part of the fence post 12 therethrough, and a fastener receiving aperture 92 for receiving a fastener to attach the plate body 84 to a panel-body of the adjacent fence panel 14. A header-rail engagement member 94 is at or adjacent to the plate body 84, the header-rail engagement member 94 receivable in the header rail 26 of the adjacent fence panel 14. A temporary rail support device, a gravel-board retaining element, a fence post and a fence are also described.

Abstract: Building blocks are provided to be aligned so as to build a modular barrier to stop objects that are moving on a ground. Each building block comprises connecting bracket having at least two receiving pockets, at least one of which is laterally directed and at least another is directed in a predetermined angle, and plurality of poles configured to be received within the receiving pockets so that some of the poles are substantially parallel to the ground while the others are configured to be received within the receiving pockets that are directed in the predetermined angle so as to allow the modular barrier to stop the moving objects.

Abstract: A mounting device for a deck post in the shape of a square tubular member made from four flat polygonal planar side elements and one or more an attachment members extending from the top of the tubular member and which form grooves that are sized and spaced to receive structural joists, and at least one retaining tab extending perpendicular from the bottom edge of the tubular members to retain a post member inserted into the tubular member.

Abstract: An improved universal zero-moment support and adapter plate assembly is shown and described. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises an adjustable zero-moment support configured together with an off-axis adjustment. In other embodiments, an adapter and support assembly includes an external fitting, an adapter plate and an adjustable zero-moment support.

Abstract: A horizontal universal joint includes a first joint member and a second joint member. The first joint member is integrally formed by a frame insertion port and a female coupling port. The second joint member is integrally formed by a frame insertion port and a male coupling port. The female coupling port of the first joint member and the male coupling port of the second joint member are removably engaged via an elastic body. Teeth rows are formed at an inner peripheral surface of the female coupling port and an outer peripheral surface of the male coupling port meshing with one another. Depending on meshing positions of both teeth rows when the male coupling port is inserted into the female coupling port, the horizontal direction where the frame insertion port of the second joint member faces relative to the frame insertion port of the first joint member is changeable.

Abstract: A fence support system includes brackets that may be attached to t-posts. The system includes modular brackets that may be configured in either a single or dual embodiment for attachment to components on multiple sides of the brackets. The bracket may also be configured with a round plate situated atop the body portion, such that the top of the bracket may be attached to components at a variety of angles. The bracket may be configured in large and small embodiments. The system includes an adjustable brace assembly configured to extend between brackets so as to support respective posts. The bracketry provides a means to hang gates from t-posts, create and support field fence corners and mid fence span supports using common t-posts, including fence intersections that are at non-90-degree angles, and other applications.

Abstract: A prefabricated modular fencing system comprises first and second fence panels, each panel having opposing side ends. Each side end carries outboard connectors. The connectors have upper sides defining one of a concavity and a convexity and have lower sides defining the other of a concavity and a convexity, and the connectors define a bore within each convexity. The convexity of a connector carried by the first fence panel may be complementary with and interfitted within the concavity of another connector carried by the second fence panel, to assemble the first and second fence panels together. A post is disposed through the bores of interfitted connectors.

Abstract: Provided in this disclosure is a selectively replaceable spindle for a banister. A generally longitudinal spindle body has a first end for engaging a first attachment portion on a surface of a handrail of a banister, and a second end for engaging a second attachment portion on an opposite surface from the handrail. A securement member is releasably secured with one or both of the first and second ends of the generally longitudinal spindle body. The securement member is urged into one of the first or second attachment portions to retain the spindle therein. One or more pins extend transversely from a side surface of the securement member, for engaging a cooperative structure on the spindle body to retain the securement member in a locked position.

Abstract: An example play yard can include: a plurality of side panels configured to be coupled to one another to form the play yard, with each of the plurality of side panels being plastic; a yard mount configured to be coupled to a free end of one of the plurality of side panels, the yard mount including a first side configured to be coupled to the free end and a second side including a plurality of tabs with each forming an aperture therein; and a wall mount configured to be coupled to a structure, the wall mount including a plurality of members. As the yard mount is moved relative to the wall mount, each one of the plurality of members of the wall mount is received in the aperture of each respective tab of the plurality of tabs of the yard mount to couple the yard mount to the wall mount.

Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bollard wall system for efficiently assembling a bollard wall. The bollard wall system generally includes a support structure having a plurality of sleeves adapted to be positioned within a trench filled with concrete, and a plurality of bollards positioned within the plurality of sleeves in a vertical manner. Each of the plurality of bollards are lifted and lowered into a corresponding one of the plurality of sleeves by a crane vehicle to form a bollard wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for deployment and retrieval of section dividers includes a frame, a deployment rail, a first section divider carrier rail, and a second section divider carrier rail. The structure includes a first end of the first section divider carrier rail coupled to a first end of the deployment rail and a first end of the second section divider carrier rail coupled to a second of the deployment rail. A first actuator coupled to the first end of the first section divider carrier rail. A second actuator coupled to the second end of the first section divider carrier rail. The structure further includes a first deployment and retrieval system coupled to the first section divider carrier rail, wherein the first deployment and retrieval system guides a first retrieval body at a first end of a first section divider from the deployment rail to the first section divider carrier rail.

Abstract: A modular privacy fence system, in particular, a modular privacy fence system having fence panels with a board-on-board appearance is disclosed. The fence system includes one or more fence panels having at least two fence panel portions that are cooperatively configured such that the fence panel portions are disposed in partial overlapping relationship such that one of the fence panel portions is offset relative to an adjacent one or ones of the fence panel portions. The fence panel portions are formed within a unitary, one-piece construction and may be in the form of plastic extrusions. The fence panels are configured for coupling to adjacent fence panels, the one or more fence panels being disposed between spaced apart upper and lower rails with the fence panels being connected, respectively, to the upper and lower rails.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for interconnecting a steering knuckle and lower suspension arm. The apparatus includes a ball joint assembly having a height adjustment feature and a non-concentric ball and shaft that together allow for increased range of camber adjustment.

Abstract: A fence structure cover assembly is described herein and improves the appearance and function of preexisting fencing. The cover assembly is an interlocking system of fence panels and posts that fits and interlocks over and around preexisting fences and is formed of multiple panels that are provided with aesthetically pleasing indicia and/or textures. The upper and lower protruding panels contain at their ends tongue and groove type locking mechanism to secure the panels at their ends while the first and second panels are further securable via predrilled thru holes to secure the panels together. The first and second panels are mateable and can come in different sizes where a short width may be required.