Patents by Inventor Michael S. Brackin
Michael S. Brackin 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: 11608604Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, Roger P. Bligh, Delbert Lance Bullard, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190194889Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, Roger P. Bligh, Delbert Lance Bullard, JR.
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Patent number: 10253469Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, Roger P. Bligh, Delbert Lance Bullard, Jr.
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Methods for the manufacture of a module for use in a crash barrier and assembly of the crash barrier
Patent number: 9528232Abstract: A method of manufacturing a module suitable for use in a crash barrier includes adhering first and second cellular foam blocks to opposite sides of a diaphragm and wrapping a wrap layer around a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. In one embodiment, the wrap layer is configured as a metal cover member. Methods of assembling a crash barrier include one or more of positioning a plurality of modules end to end, supporting the modules with a base, covering a junction between adjacent modules with a connector, and/or coupling a mounting portion to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr., C. Eugene Buth, Michael S. Brackin -
METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A MODULE FOR USE IN A CRASH BARRIER AND ASSEMBLY OF THE CRASH BARRIER
Publication number: 20160305080Abstract: A method of manufacturing a module suitable for use in a crash barrier includes adhering first and second cellular foam blocks to opposite sides of a diaphragm and wrapping a wrap layer around a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. In one embodiment, the wrap layer is configured as a metal cover member. Methods of assembling a crash barrier include one or more of positioning a plurality of modules end to end, supporting the modules with a base, covering a junction between adjacent modules with a connector, and/or coupling a mounting portion to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: DEAN C. ALBERSON, D. LANCE BULLARD, JR., C. EUGENE BUTH, MICHAEL S. BRACKIN -
Patent number: 9404231Abstract: A module suitable for use in a crash barrier has a diaphragm with opposite first and second sides. First and second cellular foam blocks are coupled to the first and second sides of the diaphragm respectively. A wrap layer surrounds a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. A sealant layer may be applied to the wrap layer. The wrap layer is configured as a metal cover member. A crash barrier may be configured with one or more modules. A method of manufacturing a module includes adhering first and second cellular foam blocks to opposite sides of a diaphragm and wrapping a wrap layer around a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. A transition rail may be connected between first and second crash barriers.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr., C. Eugene Buth, Michael S. Brackin
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Publication number: 20160130775Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: MICHAEL S. BRACKIN, DEAN C. ALBERSON, ROGER P. BLIGH, D. LANCE BULLARD
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Publication number: 20160060832Abstract: A module suitable for use in a crash barrier has a diaphragm with opposite first and second sides. First and second cellular foam blocks are coupled to the first and second sides of the diaphragm respectively. A wrap layer surrounds a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. A sealant layer may be applied to the wrap layer. In one embodiment, the wrap layer is configured as a metal cover member. A crash barrier may be configured with one or more modules. A method of manufacturing a module includes adhering first and second cellular foam blocks to opposite sides of a diaphragm and wrapping a wrap layer around a periphery of the first and second cellular foam blocks. A transition rail may be connected between first and second crash barriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Dean C. ALBERSON, D. Lance BULLARD, JR., C. Eugene BUTH, Michael S. BRACKIN
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Patent number: 9228304Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system including an anchor configured to be disposed within a foundation, wherein an upper side of the anchor is configured to be exposed at a surface of the foundation and a wedge-style anti-ram security barrier configured to mechanically couple to the anchor and mount to the surface of the foundation.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignees: The Texas A&M University System, Moog Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr., Russell J. Norris, Craig R. Ackerman, Donald L. Moffett, James A. Kowalski
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Publication number: 20150159333Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system including an anchor configured to be disposed within a foundation, wherein an upper side of the anchor is configured to be exposed at a surface of the foundation and a wedge-style anti-ram security barrier configured to mechanically couple to the anchor and mount to the surface of the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, JR., Russell J. Norris, Craig R. Ackerman, Donald L. Moffett, James A. Kowalski
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Patent number: 8956072Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system including an anchor configured to be disposed within a foundation, wherein an upper side of the anchor is configured to be exposed at a surface of the foundation and a wedge-style anti-ram security barrier configured to mechanically couple to the anchor and mount to the surface of the foundation.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignees: The Texas A&M University System, Moog Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr., Russell J. Norris, Craig R. Ackerman, Donald L. Moffett, James A. Kowalski
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Publication number: 20140234024Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system including an anchor configured to be disposed within a foundation, wherein an upper side of the anchor is configured to be exposed at a surface of the foundation and a wedge-style anti-ram security barrier configured to mechanically couple to the anchor and mount to the surface of the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicants: Moog Inc., The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Michael S. Brackin, Dean C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, JR., Russell J. Norris, Craig R. Ackerman, Donald L. Moffett, James A. Kowalski