Abstract: A vehicle control gate arrangement pivotable to a position for restricting flow of vehicular traffic where the gate is generally elongate and can include a tubular shell and a core member where the shell is more flexible than the core and contacts the core substantially continuously around the periphery of the core. The core can be terminated toward the distal end of the gate so that the shell extends outwardly from the termination of the core so that vehicles attempting to bypass the end of the gate but failing to do so, strike the flexible end of the gate so the gate is not damaged or knocked down. An arrangement is also provided to include a gate composed of one or more sections connected to an adjacent section or to a pivot by a joint assembly which releases the outermost section in the event the section is struck by a vehicle attempting to or accidently going through the gate.

Abstract: High brightness durable retro-reflecting microspheres for retro-reflection and related uses (and a novel method of forming the same) is provided embodying a retro-reflective vitreous glass microsphere encapsulated in a hardened clear non-vitreous metal-oxide ceramic shell of substantially the same index of fraction as the microsphere.

Abstract: A traffic beacon apparatus has an upper portion comprising a panel member which is attached in an upright position by coupling member to base pedestal. The coupling member is a hollow shell structure formed of an elastic material. The panel member attaches to a top of the coupling member by bolts and barbed projections which are inserted into slots in the top of the coupling member. The coupling member has a flange along a lower perimeter thereof which couples with the base pedestal. The elastic material of the coupling member is more flexible than the panel member which is formed from a relatively stiff material. Apertures are formed in opposing sides of the coupling member to define a bending portion. Sides of the coupling member disposed between the apertures flex and bend when the traffic beacon is struck by a vehicle.

Abstract: A support frame attaches a truck mounted attenuator to a backup vehicle. The support frame includes a rear section connected to a front section by a linkage which includes two spaced side frames. The side frames each include three hinges, with the intermediate hinge arranged to fold outwardly in an impact. The hinges pivot about vertical hinge axes such that the front section is supported during pivoting of the hinges. The support frame is held in an initial configuration by restraining cables connected between the linkage and the front section. The cables are releasably secured to the front section by a trigger mechanism which is activated by the position of a probe mounted to the TMA.

Abstract: A marking tape comprising a support base and a top layer, wherein said support base comprises a butadiene rubber, characterized in that said support base further comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of hydrogenated polycyclodienic resins and aliphatic hydrocarbon resins having a softening temperature of from 60.degree. to 160.degree. C.

Abstract: The coupler has, in several embodiments, a compliant-link having flexible or pivoted fingers that engage a groove in the inside of a lower link in at least three places. The groove appears much like a bearing race. The compliant-link is retained inside of an upper sleeve that is attached to an upward-extending post. The lower (engaging) link is attached to a downward-extending post. The fingers are able to disengage from the groove under spring action and thus a sufficient applied moment will cause disengagement. Disengagement does not cause anything to break. Assembly, or reassembly, of the coupler may be performed without extra parts or tools. In several of the embodiments, the decoupling moment may be manually adjusted using less moment than the resultant decoupling moment. The decoupling moment is essentially independent of azimuth. The coupler is particularly suited to being used with rural type mailboxes, and warehouse buffers and supports.

Abstract: An improved two-piece, detachable traffic device features a high-density, low-profile solid base. The base is, preferably, made of a molded unitary composition made of recycled rubber products, such as, spent motor vehicle tires. Further, it is molded such that it can be stacked for ease of storage with similar bases. The combined high-density and low profile flexible aspects of the base cooperate to ensure both that the base remains stationary during use and can easily be traveled over by a vehicle without damage resulting to the base or the vehicle. The mass of the base is concentrated at the periphery of the base to maximize the self-righting effect of the base while minimizing the over all weight of the base and material required.

Abstract: A device adapted to be at least partially inserted into an aggregation of material and retained therein. The device has an opening formed therethrough to receive a novel anchoring component. The device may be a marker which advantageously has a Miles Utility configuration, and which has the opening formed in a stake portion of the marker. The anchor has a bridge element which extends through the opening to hold a pair of legs in an opposed and upright position. The legs resiliently grasp the opposite sides of the marker to prevent the anchor from falling out or being bumped out of the opening. There is also disclosed a two-piece marker with the Miles Utility configuration for the post which is resiliently joined to a support to provide a universal hinge action to prevent the wings from being crumpled or permanently deformed to prevent or inhibit the post from returning to an upright position.

Abstract: An impactor for a movable, deformable barrier, simulating an automobile, comprising an upright, solid backing support, a plurality of energy absorbing impact segments protruding from the support, each segment having an outer impact face and each comprising a plurality of layers of honeycomb having different crush strength characterized by increasing crush strength of successive layers from the outer impact face to the support, the layers being separated by and secured to perforate plates therebetween allowing air flow from a crushing layer to the succeeding layers when the layers are successively crushed and each impact segment having a thin vent layer of noncrushing slotted honeycomb adjacent the support for discharge of air from all of the segments as they are successively crushed. The layers in each segment are of essentially the same width and height. A solid face sheet is at said outer impact face of said segments.

Abstract: A traffic channelizing device has a base unit made from the sidewalls of used car or other vehicle tires, using tread portions as a stabilizer between two sidewalls, wound spirally and having an outer band with a protruding loop which results in the resilient integral base unit having a significantly reduced propensity to roll when the device is overturned. The device has the advantages of being highly resistant in wind and impact, yet being readily removable and stackable with substantially less manpower and transportation space than for existing devices. If the central hole for the upper sidewall portion of the base unit is larger than that for the lower sidewall portion, the device retains the traffic safety feature of the base being separable from the body portion in the event of a high impact, even where the upper portion comprises more than one sidewall.

Abstract: A traffic bollard mountable to a path surface for providing a barrier to a vehicle moving on the path surface. The bollard includes a stanchion member extending along a longitudinal axis from an upper distal end to a lower proximal end biasedly attachable to the path surface in a normally upright position. The stanchion member is flexible along substantially the entire extent of its longitudinal axis to be resiliently deflectable from its normally upright position upon the bollard being contacted with a predetermined amount of force by the moving vehicle. At least one collar is rotatably mounted about the stanchion member along the longitudinal axis thereof. The collar extends intermediate the distal and proximal ends of the stanchion member and freely rotates about the longitudinal axis thereof upon being contacted by the moving vehicle.

Abstract: A combination mounting flange and handle for attaching a flasher light unit to a plastic traffic barricade is disclosed herein. A handle is integrally molded to each of the barricade panels to allow for convenient dismantling and transportation of the barricade. A flange is molded onto each handle so that a flasher light unit may be affixed to a handle using a fastening bolt. The position of the mounted flasher light unit near the cross-bars of the barricade prevents the unit from being knocked out of placement by common road or construction disturbances. The shape and position of the handle allows for simplified usage and easier access to the fastening bolt by the user.

Abstract: A collapsible marker cone for use with sporting events, such as in-line skating, comprising a base and a conical portion. The conical portion is attached to the base along a vertical axis and includes weakened regions such as vertically disposed slots which allow the conical portion to easily collapse, along the vertical axis, when a predetermined force, such as the weight of a falling person, is applied to the marker cone along the vertical axis. The weakened regions allow the conical portion to collapse prior to injuring the falling person.

Abstract: A safety delineator is provided having either a conical or a tubular body portion, which has an improved handle feature permitting easy and comfortable full hand gripping of the delineator. The invention additionally solves a longstanding problem common to prior art support bases for delineators and the like, by providing a convenient handle, molded integrally with the support base element, for picking up the base. The inventive handle not only provides a convenient means for grabbing the delineator, but it also provides an additional advantage with respect to conical delineators, in that it prevents them from sticking together when they are stacked. Two types of inventive support bases are disclosed. One is a base molded from a heavy solid material, such as rubber, and includes additional advantageous features such as anti-skid grippers on the bottom surface of the base element and stacking rings molded onto the upper surface of the base element for assisting in compactly stacking a plurality of bases.

Abstract: A breakaway post coupling with a hollow, tubular sleeve which accomodates a ground-mounted stub post and a top, sign-supporting post. The sleeve is held onto the posts by a plurality of pins which engage a corresponding plurality of slots in the sleeve. Collars slidably engage the sleeve and force the pins into the post material as the collars are drawn over the sleeve and pins. A plurality of cutouts in the sleeve define a shear point in the coupling. When the top post is struck by a vehicle, the coupling breaks at the shear point, leaving an intact stub post upon which a new top post can be joined.

Abstract: A traffic delineator has a hollow cylindrical shell which may be of a preselected color over a preselected portion of the cylindrical shell with a wall thickness which is smaller at its top than at its bottom. As a result of the reduced weight at the top of the shell, the delineator has better recovery than delineators with constant wall thickness shells. In addition, the reduced wall thickness requires less material thereby permitting the shell to be made from a higher recovery, higher cost material, such as polyurethane. In one embodiment the wall thickness varies continuously from top to bottom and in another embodiment there is a series of steps with a constant wall thickness section between steps. The delineator has a smaller diameter base which provides rigidity and permits the delineator to be releasably supported by a support stand having a recess which releasably engages the base in a preselected orientation, held therein by a pin.

Abstract: A resilient mounting system for safety barriers, including guard rails, hand rails, etc., includes a urethane rubber or other resilient material substantially between the periphery of the barrier and a floor or base. The barrier is biased against the base so as to provide an initially stiff yet resilient impact resistance that yields to absorb the energy of impact, such as from a vehicle, rather than requiring the structural material of the barrier itself to absorb and perhaps become deformed by the impact. The resilient material can be shaped generally like the periphery of the barrier or it can be a standard shape that is replicated and arranged to engage a support for the barrier.

Abstract: A protective post for guarding gasoline filling station pumps, drive up teller machines, and the like. The post has structural strength for resisting collision by a motor vehicle. It is hinged to its base by a stout spring. The post includes a rubber outer cover and an internal resilient layer, both surrounding a metal core member. Thus, the structure of the post both compresses resiliently and leans in response to contact by a motor vehicle. Both the guarded structure and the vehicle are spared damage by this construction. The warning post has contact actuated visible and audible alarms. Warning or commercial messages in the form of indicia may be located on the exterior surface.

Abstract: A barrier device for a traffic bollard to protect movable secondary objects, such a vehicle doors, from damage during contact, such as when the doors are opened. Devices are provided which circumferentially span and connect to the bollard. Various attachment methods are taught, including the incorporation of the attachment device embedded in the device during the molding process. Alternatively, a trench design is disclosed to provide concealment of the attachment device following installation. The use of panels cut from the tread section of used vehicular tire casings is disclosed. One embodiment of this design bonds two such panels together placing the attachment apparatus secured longitudinally therebetween. Draw straps are disclosed as a practical attachment device. Printed images may be applied to the exterior surface to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the device or provide a platform for advertisement material.

Abstract: A restorable breakaway post having a base post and a breakaway post which are connected with a breakable splice plate. The position of the base post is fixed with respect to ground or another suitable structure. A flexible member has opposing ends secured with respect to the base post and the breakaway post. Upon an impact force applied to the breakaway post, the splice plate shears and thus allows the breakaway post to move away from the base post. Under such impact force, the flexible member retains the breakaway post in a relatively close position to the base post. The broken splice plate can be easily replaced to restore the breakaway post to its initial condition.

Abstract: A light reflecting traffic direction wand including a wand, the wand being positionable in a vertical orientation with an upper extent of an enlarged size and a lower extent of a reduced size, the upper extent and lower extent being formed in a curved configuration about a common vertical center of rotation, the upper extent being axially longer than the lower extent, the lateral extent of the upper extent being larger than the lateral extent of the lower extent; and a plurality of strips of reflective material secured to the interior surface of the upper and lower extent, such reflective material includes an upper strip located adjacent to the upper edge of the upper extent, an enlarged intermediate extent secured to the majority of the extent of the interior surface of the upper extent and a T-shaped member having its upper horizontal extent in the lower region of the upper extent and having its vertical component extent downwardly from the upper extent to the lower portion of the lower extent.

Abstract: A breakaway base and upper-separation joint for use with highway luminaire supports. The breakaway base, circular in cross section, has a lower-base section with a first rim, an upper-base section with a second rim, a split-ring retainer, and a perimeter band. The split-ring retainer captures the first rim of the lower-base section and the second rim of the upper-base section. The perimeter band encircles the split-ring retainer. In response to a vehicle impact with the upper-base section, the perimeter band fractures, causing disjunction of the split-ring retainer and allowing the upper-base section to separate from the lower-base section. Alternatively, the breakaway base is radial-spoked when viewed from above and has a first plurality of rims on the lower-base section, a second plurality of rims on the upper-base section, a plurality of retainer segments to engage and capture the first and second plurality of rims, and a plurality of fasteners to secure the retainer segments against the rims.

Abstract: A break-way connector for a sign post having a stud rigidly welded to two spaced-apart channel members, with a central portion of the stud between the channel members having a groove and a pair of radial bores centered on the groove to define an area for shearing upon sudden impact, the break-away connector joining together an in-ground post and an above-ground post for holding a sign.

Abstract: A resilient mounting system for safety barriers, including guardrails hand rails, etc., includes a urethane rubber or other resilient material substantially between the periphery of the barrier and a floor or base. The barrier is biased against the base so as to provide an initially stiff yet resilient impact resistance that yields to absorb the energy of impact, such as from a vehicle, rather than requiring the structural material of the barrier itself to absorb and perhaps become deformed by the impact. The resilient material can be shaped generally like the periphery of the barrier or it can be a standard shape that is replicated and arranged to engage a support for the barrier.

Abstract: A temporary roadway marker having an L-shape that includes a base adapted to be attached to the roadway surface and an upwardly extending leg on which a reflective strip may be mounted is disclosed. The body of the roadway marker is formed of two materials having different flexural moduli, thus allowing the upper portion of the roadway marker to be formed of a material having a flexural modulus similar to that of the reflective strip. This helps to prevent stress concentration in the interface in between the reflective strip and the upper portion of the roadway marker, thus reducing cracks and failure of the reflective strip. In addition, it allows the base and the transition between the base and the upwardly extending leg to be formed of a more flexible material, which allows better flexing without breakage and the base to conform to the roadway surface.

Abstract: A plastic barricade is formed from identical panels placed back to back and hinged together. Each panel includes a handle at the top, vertical legs with reinforcing ribs, and horizontal cross-members. The bottom most horizontal cross-member includes a stacking lug that may be inserted into the handle to prevent a stack of barricades from tipping over. The barricade may also be designed to be compatible with existing barricades.

Abstract: A barrier for the protection of reserved areas including at least one upper element (1) rotatably mounted relative to a lower element (6) anchored in the ground (G). An elastic return spring (18) is interposed between the upper and lower elements (1,6). The upper element (1) is adapted to be displaced to either side of an upright reference position by rotating about a horizontal pin (2) provided on the lower element (6). A releasable mechanism selectively blocks rotation of the upper element in a first direction (F2) and a non-releasable mechanism blocks rotation of the upper element in the reverse direction (F1) at the end of a limited angular deflection. The elastic return spring provides a force opposing the limited deflection in the reverse direction.

Abstract: An impact resistant marker having a marker base which is adapted to be secured to the ground or other substructure. The marker base has an upward protruding mandrel to which an elastomeric sleeve is mounted at one end, and at the other end to a substantially rigid, elastomeric mounting core. A pair of retaining lugs are integrally formed and protrude laterally outward from the sides of the mounting core. A replaceable tubular marker post having an elongate central opening is provided with a pair of apertures for receiving the retaining lugs when the mounting core is inserted into the central opening of the marker post. The retaining lugs prevent the tubular marker post from being pulled from the mounting core. The flexible element restores the marker post to its original position after it is struck.

Abstract: An improved two-piece, detachable traffic device features a high-density, low-profile solid base. The base is, preferably, made of a molded unitary composition made of recycled rubber products, such as, spent motor vehicle tires. Further, it is molded such that it can be stacked for ease of storage with similar bases. The combined high-density and low profile aspects of the base cooperate to ensure both that the base remains stationary during use and can easily be traveled over by a vehicle without damage resulting to the base or the vehicle.

Abstract: A bendable marker for use in areas where the marker is required to be flexible is provided with a base and a marker post which are joined together by a flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve has a plurality of evenly spaced ribs which extend longitudinally along the sleeve from an upper end to a lower end. The ribs are evenly spaced apart with a groove being formed between each of the ribs. The ribs protrude from both the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible sleeve. If the marker post is struck, the flexible sleeve allows the marker post to bend relative to the base. The ribs strengthen and enhance the resiliency of the sleeve.

Abstract: Roadway traffic control marking tape and reflective sheeting are known in the art for providing temporary delineation and demarcation of traffic lanes in order to guide the flow of traffic through detours, construction areas and the like. Traffic channelizers and barricades are also well known in the art as barriers to discourage crossing the lanes onto the other side thereof. When work on highway lanes is completed, and traffic is redirected to newly opened lanes, the tape is generally removed. When it breaks during removal the job is particularly demanding. Damage to traffic channelizing devices which are hit by fast moving vehicles leads to their frequent replacement. Hence it has become desirable to recycle them. The recycling process requires that the reflective sheet first be removed. But the recycling process too has been hampered by the difficulty of sheet breaking during its removal.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a sign support member to an existing, elongate first member. The apparatus has a sleeve defining first and second connecting portions, with the first connecting portion having structure for directly engaging the first connecting portion with an existing, elongate first member at least partially one within the other in an operative position. The second connecting portion includes structure for directly engaging the second connecting portion with a sign support member, one at least partially within the other in an operative position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bollard made of an elongate member having a lower proximal end biasedly attachable in an upright position to a path surface, an upper distal end, and a longitudinal axis. A collar is attached to the elongate member about its upper distal end. The collar is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the elongate member. When such bollard is mounted on or adjacent a path surface, the bollard is deflectable from its upright position about its proximal end, e.g., when contacted by a vehicle. The collar rotates when in contact with the vehicle for following the contour of the vehicle without damaging the vehicle. Specific bollard configurations are disclosed herein along with numerous attachments with which the inventive bollard can be outfitted.

Abstract: Predetermined magnet mountable seats are provided on the lower portion of a rotor at equal angular intervals around the central axis of the rotor so that magnets may be mounted in one or more of the magnet mountable seats in an array pattern. Various array patterns may be provided by different combinations of presence and absence of magnets depending on the types of rotors. Arranged on a fixed mount in opposing relation with the array of magnet mountable seats are magnetic sensors along a circle around the central axis at angular intervals equal to or smaller than the angular intervals of the magnet mountable seats. A microprocessor identifies the type of rotor by detecting the array pattern of magnets on the basis of detected outputs from the magnetic sensors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mount for redressably mounting a sign thereupon comprising a bracket member fixedly attached to an end of an elongate support member having essentially an angled cross section. The bracket member is mounted to a structure such as a bridge with the support member disposed generally horizontal relative to the ground such that the vertex is directed downward to display essentially a V shape. A tubular rotatable member having a square cross section is coaxially and rotatably mounted about the support member with a weighted pendulum swingably depending downwardly from the bottom wall of the rotatable member and with a sign support member extending upwardly from the top wall thereof to which a sign is fixedly attached. The support member provides two pivot points upon which the rotatable member rests with the sign in an upright position to substantially minimize swaying of the sign back and forth in the wind.

Abstract: A safety pole useful as a ski gate is constructed of a core of flexible, self redressing material, covered by a flexible protective mesh sleeve and capped at both ends. The core is soft and flexible enough to prevent injury to skiers, yet self redresses to its original, normally vertical position quickly and reliably. The mesh sleeve is tough and flexible, to bend with the core while protecting it from damage from skis. The end caps protect the core from damage upon insertion in the snow. By making some or all of the elements of fluorescent, brightly colored or light reflective material, or by adding reflective tape or stickers to those elements, visibility of the pole is enhanced. The pole is suitable for retaining ropes or ribbons to demarcate lift line paths, boundaries and the like.

Abstract: An adjustable and recoverable vertical assembly comprised of a post containing a load cell, mounted to a base, capable of recovering its original vertical and horizontal orientation after an impact with a moving object, with the additional capability of accepting attachments of various types and sizes. A low profile signage panel so designed to provide a surface with no protruding edges to be snagged during a vehicle collision, that may be attached to the vertical assembly. Attachments capable of being mounted on top of the vertical assembly that enable it to be utilized as a sign stanchion or a base for objects requiring a horizontal mounting surface.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a bracket, flasher light unit, and barricade. The bracket has a slot for attachment to the barricade and a round aperture for attachment to the flasher light unit. When attached to the barricade, the bracket and flasher may be rotated out of position to facilitate maintenance and rotated back into proper position for use. To prevent the accidental misaligning of the flasher during use, small protrusions on the barricade hold the bracket and flasher firmly in a proper vertical position.

Abstract: A parking prevention means comprises a housing (1) containing a power supply, a controller signal receiver unit, said signals controlling a motor coupled to a shaft (8) bearing a movable part (2) which the motor moves from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position and vice-versa. The movable part comprises one or more legs (3) which are substantially nondeformable and also includes means enabling the shaft to impart its rotational movement to the movable part, whereas rotation of the movable part caused by an external force does not result in associated rotation of the shaft.

Abstract: A post system having a capability for aligning and maintaining a post thereof to a vertical attitude during installation that consists of a post adjustable mounting which, in one embodiment, is a pair of interactive tapered washers for arrangement as a stack, and in a second embodiment is a ball segment and seat, with both of which embodiments for clamping together utilizing a single bolt fastener for arrangement between a ground stake top surface and a post bottom end or post insert base. The relative positioning of which tapered washers to one another or the positioning of the ball segment in the seat to provide an off-set from a straight line through which post adjustable mounting, allowing the post itself or the post insert to be angled relative to the top of the ground stake.

Abstract: An impact attenuator module having an interior domed shell positioned at a selected one of several heights within an annular shell for supporting a selected quantity of dispersable mass at a desired height above the bottom of the module.

Abstract: A protective covering assemblage is releasable secured to a post extending from the ground. Protection means are mounted on and supported by a top portion of the post so as to cover at least a portion of the post which would be grazed by a passing vehicle. The protection means are rotatable mounted on the post and are made from a material which avoids damaging a vehicle when the vehicle comes into contact with the protection means.

Abstract: A vehicle barrier for positioning on a roadway or the like includes a support plate adapted for placement across a roadway, a plurality of tread supports formed in series on the support plate with a space between adjacent tread supports, a rod having a row of spikes attached thereto and being rotatably disposed across the support plate so that the spikes are movably received between respective spaced tread supports, a tensioning device for maintaining the row of spikes in a first, upwardly extending position and a device for lowering the row of spikes into a second position between the space tread supports. With this vehicle barrier, a vehicle approaching the barrier from one direction can cause the row of spikes in the first position to rotate downwardly to the second position when its tires impact a spike.

Abstract: The ground anchored post is made exclusively from the steel-belted treads and metallic wire rings of reclaimed, used, pneumatic tires. Each used tire is cut with a shearing tool to remove therefrom the rubber side walls thereof. A selected number of treads are then compressed flatly against one another, while a plurality of wire rings engage by their hollow the compressed pack of treads. The total number of treads selected is a function of the thickness of each tread and of the diameter of the tires, whereby the number of treads is high enough to provide taut, friction-fit engagement of the wire rings around the pack of treads. The taut engagement of wire rings around the pack of treads positively prevents the treads from engaging in sliding displacement relative to one another.

Abstract: The novel signalling post is adapted to be mounted on a flexible base member. The post comprises an outer, hollow, substantially rigid, transparent polycarbonate tubular member. The polycarbonate tubular member has a memory for returning to its original shape upon impact. An inner opaque flexible plastic tubular member is mounted inside the transparent tubular member and has a diameter to fittingly slide inside the transparent tubular member. The opaque tubular member has substantially no memory. The polycarbonate tubular member has a memory which allows the flexible opaque tubular member to maintain a substantially rigid shape and to return to its original shape if slightly deformed upon excessive impact. The transparency of the outer tubular member allows the introduction of a colored or reflecting film between both tubular members for simultaneously displaying a visual signal through the transparent tubular member while the latter protects the film against damages.

Abstract: A signalling panel comprises two superposed transparent plies of plastic material peripherally secured together. The plates have a cylindro-convex configuration and the two plies are slightly spaced from each other to provide a slot therebetween for receiving a flexible sheet displaying a visible information through the two plies. The panel when narrow is secured to a rigid base while when wide is contemplated to be secured to a flexible base member.

Abstract: A temporary road sign component or the like, comprising a panel integral with a stand for standing on the ground, with its base including at least two lengths of tube orthogonal to the panel and directed to rest on the ground via respective generator lines, and suitable for receiving substantially cylindrical ballasting pieces therein.

Abstract: A marker formed of an elongate member of resilient and flexible material having two bends located between the ends of the member. One bend is relatively sharp, and extends to the rear of the marker, and the other bend is more gradual and extends upwardly in the marker. The marker in use has one end embedded in the ground, and the more gradual bend enables the marker to flatten out with a vehicle wheel driven over its marker. This reduces damage to the marker.

Abstract: A portable highway barrier constructed of light weight material has an interior cavity which can be filled with a fluid ballast once it has been transported to a utilization site. The barrier has a box-like configuration defined by vertically-oriented side and end walls, the bottom portion of which is constructed to provide vertically-oriented slots each of which may function to support the lower edge of a vertically-oriented highway sign. The upwardly extending walls of a shallow well formed in the top of the barrier have apertures therein for facilitating attachment to the barrier of highway signs and/or other signalling or control devices such as warning lights. The barrier construction provides for attachment of connecting elements to its end walls so as to enable interconstruction of a plurality of barriers in end to end relationship for traffic channelization.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a light weight, fluid charged, stackable, and easily placeable traffic barrier. The barrier includes a lightweight frame, made up of a skin or other lightweight framing elements. The barrier includes an interior bladder chamber for charging with a weighting fluid.