Patents by Inventor Carl M. Ochoa

Carl M. Ochoa 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).

  • Releasable highway safety structures
    Patent number: 7878486
    Abstract: Consistent and reliable releasing of a guardrail during a vehicle impact is enabled by a releasable fastener for safety structures along a highway. The release of secured components such as guardrail is controlled, and precise positional cooperation is provided between securing members and the guardrail. Forces may be attenuated to further optimize response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Carl M. Ochoa
  • Releasable Highway Safety Structures
    Publication number: 20090194752
    Abstract: Consistent and reliable releasing of a guardrail during a vehicle impact is enabled by a releasable fastener for safety structures along a highway. The release of secured components such as guardrail is controlled, and precise positional cooperation is provided between securing members and the guardrail. Forces may be attenuated to further optimize response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Carl M. Ochoa