Patents by Inventor Leo J. Yodock, Jr.
Leo J. Yodock, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 10774489Abstract: A flood mitigation system comprises a number of barrier units connected end-to-end to form a flood barrier wall wherein each individual barrier unit includes gripping structure along a bottom wall to resist dislocation when impacted by flood water and floating debris and a seal is placed on an end wall of each barrier unit so that the barrier wall resists leakage of flood water between adjacent units.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: LJ Yodock & Associates, LLCInventors: Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy Yodock
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Patent number: 7731452Abstract: A number of individual barrier units form a floating barrier wall each comprising a housing formed in the general shape of a highway barrier having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior which is preferably partially or completely filled with a foam material. A ballast weight is secured to each barrier unit, either inside or outside of the hollow interior, to maintain them in an upright position in the water. Cables, couplers and/or other connectors are employed to mount adjacent barrier units end-to-end to form a barrier wall which can encircle a vessel or otherwise isolate an area within a seaport or other body of water to provide security.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Publication number: 20100111602Abstract: A barrier wall comprises a number of barrier devices connected end-to-end each having an external reinforcement structure wherein the end-most barrier device in the barrier wall is coupled to a crash cushion by a transition device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, JR., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7618212Abstract: A barrier device comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior in which a pair of spaced openings are formed which extend between the side walls. An external reinforcement structure is provided to enhance the structural integrity of the barrier device, including first and second beams each located along one of the side walls which are connected to one another by a mounting device extending through the openings in the hollow interior, or, alternatively, are mounted within a seat formed in each side wall between the opposed ends of the barrier device. The beams of one barrier device are connected end-to-end with the beams of adjacent barrier devices to form an essentially continuous wall of barriers which resist disengagement from one another and exhibit improved resistance to being broken apart upon impact by a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7600942Abstract: A barrier device comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior in which a pair of spaced openings are formed which extend between the side walls. An external reinforcement structure is provided to enhance the structural integrity of the barrier device, including first and second beams each located along one of the side walls which are connected to one another by adjustable mounting structure extending through the openings. The beams of one barrier device, in turn, are connected end-to-end with the beams of an adjacent barrier device to form an essentially continuous, interconnected wall of barriers which resist disengagement from one another and exhibit improved resistance to being broken apart upon impact by a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7547157Abstract: A barrier device comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls formed of plastic material which interconnect to form a hollow, closed interior in which the inner surface of each wall is covered with a layer of foam material and then the remainder of the hollow interior is filled with a ballast material such as water, sand, rubber, concrete and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7537411Abstract: An end connector for a barrier device is provided which permits articulation of one barrier device through a relatively large angle with respect to an adjacent barrier device, so that a barrier wall may be formed of a plurality of barrier devices connected end-to-end having a significantly curved shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Leo J. Yodock, III, Guy C. Yodock
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Publication number: 20090110480Abstract: A barrier device comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior in which a pair of spaced openings are formed which extend between the side walls. An external reinforcement structure is provided to enhance the structural integrity of the barrier device, including first and second beams each located along one of the side walls which are connected to one another by a mounting device extending through the openings in the hollow interior, or, alternatively, are mounted within a seat formed in each side wall between the opposed ends of the barrier device. The beams of one barrier device are connected end-to-end with the beams of adjacent barrier devices to form an essentially continuous wall of barriers which resist disengagement from one another and exhibit improved resistance to being broken apart upon impact by a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, JR., Guy C. Yodock
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Publication number: 20090041540Abstract: A barrier device comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior in which a pair of spaced openings are formed which extend between the side walls. An external reinforcement structure is provided to enhance the structural integrity of the barrier device, including first and second beams each located along one of the side walls which are connected to one another by adjustable mounting structure extending through the openings. The beams of one barrier device, in turn, are connected end-to-end with the beams of an adjacent barrier device to form an essentially continuous, interconnected wall of barriers which resist disengagement from one another and exhibit improved resistance to being broken apart upon impact by a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, JR., Guy C. Yodock
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Publication number: 20080286041Abstract: An end connector for a barrier device is provided which permits articulation of one barrier device through a relatively large angle with respect to an adjacent barrier device, so that a barrier wall may be formed of a plurality of barrier devices connected end-to-end having a significantly curved shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, JR., Leo J. Yodock, III, Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7416364Abstract: A pivot unit for use with barrier devices which may be connected end-to-end to form a barrier wall. The pivot unit comprises first and second end connectors, each of which may be coupled to the end of one barrier device, and a hinge post extending between the end connectors. The hinge post is mounted by a pin to each end connector allowing pivotal motion of one end connector, and the barrier device to which it is coupled, through an angle of at least 90° relative to the other end connector and its associated barrier device.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7407341Abstract: A floating barrier wall includes a number of individual barrier units each comprising a housing formed in the general shape of a highway barrier having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior which is preferably partially or completely filled with a foam material. A ballast weight is secured to each barrier unit, either along or beneath the bottom wall, to maintain them in an upright position in the water. Cables, couplers and/or other connectors are employed to mount adjacent barrier units end-to-end to form a barrier wall which can encircle a vessel or otherwise isolate an area within a seaport to provide security.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Leo J. Yodock, III, Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 7351008Abstract: A number of individual barrier units form a floating barrier wall each comprising a housing formed in the general shape of a highway barrier having a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior which is preferably partially or completely filled with a foam material. A ballast weight is secured to each barrier unit, either inside or outside of the hollow interior, to maintain them in an upright position in the water. Cables, couplers and/or other connectors are employed to mount adjacent barrier units end-to-end to form a barrier wall which can encircle a vessel or otherwise isolate an area within a seaport or other body of water to provide security.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Publication number: 20070206990Abstract: This invention is directed to a pivot unit for use with barrier devices which may be connected end-to-end to form a barrier wall. The pivot unit comprises first and second end connectors, each of which may be coupled to the end of one barrier device, and a hinge post extending between the end connectors. The hinge post is mounted by a pin to each end connector allowing pivotal motion of one end connector, and the barrier device to which it is coupled, through an angle of at least 90° relative to the other end connector and its associated barrier device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 6951434Abstract: A traffic control device is provided including at least one barrier unit comprising a top wall formed with at least two openings, a bottom wall having post boots which align with the openings in the top wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior. A post is releasably inserted into the hollow interior of the barrier unit through each opening in its top wall so that an inner portion of each post is received within an aligning post boot on the bottom wall. An outer portion of the posts protrude from the top wall of the barrier unit and support horizontally oriented pannel, the uppermost one of which mounts a sign.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Leo J. Yodock, III, Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 6843614Abstract: A portable security system comprises two security units, located on opposite sides of a roadway or other path for vehicles, each consisting of at least two hollow barrier devices filled with a ballast material such as water, sand, chunks of rubber or the like. Adjacent barrier devices in each security unit are interconnected side-by-side, and a cable spans the two security units which is movable between an open position permitting the passage of vehicular traffic along the roadway and a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Leo J. Yodock, III, Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 6666616Abstract: A barrier device comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls interconnected to form a hollow interior in which a pair of spaced openings are formed which extend between the side walls. An external reinforcement structure is provided to enhance the structural integrity of the barrier device, including first and second beams each located along one of the side walls which are connected to one another by a mounting device extending through the openings in the hollow interior, or, alternatively, are mounted within a seat formed in each side wall between the opposed ends of the barrier device. The beams of one barrier device, in turn, are connected end-to-end with the beams of adjacent barrier devices to form an essentially continuous wall of barriers which resist disengagement from one another and exhibit improved resistance to being broken apart upon impact by a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock
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Patent number: 6093314Abstract: A drain insert for the drain inlets of storm water sewer systems comprises an outer housing, an inner sleeve integrally formed with and extending within the outer housing, a support hanger carried by the outer housing and adapted to rest atop a concrete flange at the mouth of the drain inlet, and, a collar member which rests atop the concrete flange and at least partially overlies the inner sleeve to direct all run-off water into the interior of the drain insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventors: Andrew Charles Wilson, Leo J. Yodock, Jr.
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Patent number: 5882140Abstract: A barrier device comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, opposed end walls, and, opposed sidewalls each including an elongated, vertically extending curb reveal connected to the bottom wall, a substantially vertically extending upper section connected to the top wall, an angled intermediate section connected at one end to the upper section, and, a substantially horizontally extending step connected between the other end of the intermediate section and the curb reveal. Each wall is formed of a resilient plastic, and the walls are interconnected to define a hollow interior which can be filled with a ballast material such as water, sand, rubber, concrete and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Leo J. Yodock, III, Steven J. Yodock
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Patent number: D596062Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Inventors: Leo J. Yodock, III, Leo J. Yodock, Jr., Guy C. Yodock