Patents by Inventor Gerrit A. Dyke

Gerrit A. Dyke 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).

  • Roadway barrier transfer apparatus
    Patent number: 8864408
    Abstract: Compact, readily maneuverable apparatus for picking up and laterally transferring roadway barrier modules includes a vehicle for moving along a roadway barrier and elongated conveyors located at the sides of the vehicle, connected to the vehicle and pivotal between operative and inoperative positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Lindsey Transportation Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerrit A. Dyke
  • Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus
    Patent number: 8491216
    Abstract: Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Dallas James
  • Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus
    Patent number: 8235359
    Abstract: Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance. The guardrail supports include a base having break away structure and brace members having bends and which shorten or lengthen to absorb energy resulting from vehicle impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Barrier Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus
    Publication number: 20110095252
    Abstract: Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Dallas James
  • Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus
    Publication number: 20110095251
    Abstract: Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance. The backstop releasably supports the cable and guardrails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • Vehicle crash attenuator apparatus
    Publication number: 20110095250
    Abstract: Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance. The guardrail supports include a base having break away structure and brace members having bends and which shorten or lengthen to absorb energy resulting from vehicle impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • Towable elongated traffic barrier
    Patent number: 7566187
    Abstract: A towable, articulated elongated traffic barrier includes traffic barrier modules having articulating interconnected ends. A restrictor element restricts articulation between adjacent modules. Each module includes two spaced wheel assemblies positioned inwardly from the ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Barrier Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • Towable elongated traffic barrier
    Publication number: 20080286042
    Abstract: A towable, articulated elongated traffic barrier includes traffic barrier modules having articulating interconnected ends. A restrictor element restricts articulation between adjacent modules. Each module includes two spaced wheel assemblies positioned inwardly from the ends thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • TOWABLE ELONGATED TRAFFIC BARRIER
    Publication number: 20080175661
    Abstract: A towable, articulated elongated traffic barrier includes traffic barrier modules having articulating interconnected ends. A restrictor element restricts articulation between adjacent modules. Each module includes two spaced wheel assemblies positioned inwardly from the ends thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • Towable elongated traffic barrier
    Patent number: 7393154
    Abstract: A towable, articulated elongated traffic barrier includes traffic barrier modules having articulating interconnected ends. A restrictor element restricts articulation between adjacent modules. Each module includes two spaced wheel assemblies positioned inwardly from the ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Barrier Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores
  • Portable traffic barrier system
    Patent number: 7354218
    Abstract: A system for repositioning an elongated traffic barrier utilizes a tow vehicle connected to one end of the elongated traffic barrier to exert a pulling force on the elongated traffic barrier and a drag connected at the other end of the elongated traffic barrier to exert a drag force opposed to the pulling force exerted by the tow vehicle to resist wandering of the elongated traffic barrier during repositioning thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Barrier Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Alvaro E. Morales Flores