Traffic Steering Device Or Barrier Patents (Class 404/6)
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Patent number: 9169608Abstract: A vehicle tire deflation system includes a number of spike carrying members operably interconnected to an equal number of base members to form an accordion style vehicle tire deflation system. The vehicle tire deflation system includes an arrangement for ensuring the that the vehicle tire deflation system may be effectively utilized whether deployed right side up or upside down and a mechanism for ensuring that the vehicle tire deflation system remains in its extended configuration upon deployment in use.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Inventor: Henry L. DeVilliers, Jr.
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Patent number: 9145652Abstract: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Felipe Almanza, Jeremy Smith
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Patent number: 9133590Abstract: A bollard apparatus for use as a vehicle barrier including a plurality of bollard members (15) a plurality of separate foot members (3, 401) each adapted for ground engagement by placement upon a ground or floor surface, to each of which is fixed at least one bollard member upstanding therefrom. At least one flexible coupling line (17, 404) passes from at least one foot member to at least one other foot member thereby to couple separate foot members such that impact forces inducing movement in one coupled foot member are transmissible to another coupled foot member via the at least one flexible coupling line.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: ATG ACCESS LTD.Inventor: Robert N Ball
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Patent number: 9133589Abstract: A bollard apparatus comprising an outer bollard member (3) comprising a bore, an inner bollard member (5) at least a part of which is located within said bore and is moveable along the bore from a retracted state in which at least some of the inner bollard member is located within the bore to an extended state in which less of the inner bollard member is located within the bore. At least one urging member (19) is arranged to exert an urging force upon the inner bollard member to urge the inner bollard member towards the extended state. A lifting apparatus (12) is coupled to the inner bollard member and operable to exert a lifting force thereupon sufficient to lift the inner bollard to the extended state when also subject to the urging force.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: ATG ACCESS LTD.Inventor: Robert N Ball
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Patent number: 9133591Abstract: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Felipe Almanza, Jeremy Smith
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Patent number: 9127422Abstract: A bollard apparatus for use as a fixed vehicle barrier including a bollard member having a base end and a foundation assembly adapted for fixed ground engagement. The foundation assembly comprises a housing part dimensioned and arranged for retaining the base end of the bollard member together with cementing material for cementing the bollard member to the foundation assembly within the housing part. The inclination of the bollard member relative to the foundation assembly is adjustable while the cementing material is not set (e.g. cured or hardened or rigid) and is fixed upon the cementing material becoming set thereby to cement the inclination of the bollard member relative to the foundation assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: ATG ACCESS LTD.Inventor: Robert N Ball
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Patent number: 9127421Abstract: A bollard apparatus for use as a vehicle barrier including one or more bollard members, and one or more separate foot members each adapted for ground engagement by placement upon (or shallow-mount embedment within) a ground or floor surface. To each of the foot members is fixed at least one bollard member upstanding therefrom. At least one collar member is positioned within a respective through-opening in a respective foot member wherein the collar member is fixed to the base end of a bollard member and circumscribes the bollard member thereat. The collar member is upstanding from the surface of foot member from which the bollard number is also upstanding.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: ATG ACCESS LTD.Inventor: Robert N Ball
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Patent number: 9103149Abstract: Methods of operating a fluid-based spring counterbalance mechanism for a movable barrier are used to support a portion of the weight of the movable barrier. A jackshaft is configured to be operatively coupled to the movable barrier such that rotation of the jackshaft raises or lowers the movable barrier. The jackshaft is operatively coupled to a rotatable input shaft of the fluid-based spring counterbalance mechanism. The rotatable input shaft is coupled to a flexible-walled fluid-based spring. Applying a first force by a movable barrier operator changes the position of the movable barrier, and the flexible-walled fluid-based spring exerts a second force that supports a portion of the weight of the movable barrier in addition to the first force.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Inventor: Brian Roy Skotty
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Patent number: 9073474Abstract: A system for transporting a barrier having a plurality of barrier modules having passageways extending therethrough by employing a barrier transport vehicle inserted in the passageways to lift the barrier modules and move the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: LINSAY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gerrit A. Dyke, Thomas S. Dennis, Christopher J. Clouser
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Publication number: 20150139726Abstract: A barrier system for alternately shutting and opening the vehicle entrance or pedestrian entrance of two lines or transport paths which cross one another and of which one is at least twice as wide as the other. On the four corners of the lines (15, 16) which cross one another, in each case one barrier system (17) with in each case one barrier boom (1, 18) which can be pivoted horizontally out of the vehicle entrance of one line (15) into the vehicle entrance of the other line (16) is installed. Two of the barrier systems (17) which lie diagonally opposite to one another and have in each case one barrier boom (1) which can be folded lengthwise from an elongate position. The two other barrier systems (17) which lie diagonally opposite to one another have in each case one conventional barrier boom (18) which is rigid over its entire length.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: MAGNETIC AUTOCONTROL GMBHInventor: THOMAS BÜRGIN
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Publication number: 20150132056Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a crash barrier system consists of a soft barrier system of a modular approach wherein each module includes an outer casing comprising a selectively closable top and at least one vertical side wall having a flap for directing effluent air flow upon compression; an inner structure comprising at least one baffle, or alternatively, a bladder, adapted to fit inside the outer casing; and an anti-lift weighted mat coupled to a front portion of the outer casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Tyson Silva
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Publication number: 20150132055Abstract: A block (100) for a lane separator having a first end with recess (132) and protrusions (131, 133) and a second end (140) with a complementary protrusion (142) and recesses (141, 143) such that the projections and recesses (131-133; 141-143) fit into the recesses and protrusions of the neighboring blocks of the same shape as the block (100), wherein the recesses and protrusions are provided with bores (160) adapted to receive a cylindrical locking pin (150). The base portion (110) having vertical side walls (111, 112) that prevents a vehicle from climbing onto the block. The locking pin (150) is formed of a hollow, deformable tube, so that kinetic energy of a collision to a greater extent than before deforms the block, and to a lesser degree the vehicle. The block is hollow and can be deployed manually without tools, and then filled with water, sand or similar to the desired weight. The lane separator can also be used as a foundation for signs, and more.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Nils-Johan Tufte
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Patent number: 9028166Abstract: A wedge-shaped vehicle barrier, including a top assembly pivotably coupled to a bottom assembly; a mechanism coupled to the top assembly and coupled to the bottom assembly, where the mechanism moves the top assembly between a first position that is substantially horizontal and a second position at a first angle; and one or more flexible slings coupled to a distal portion of the top assembly and a distal portion of the bottom assembly, where the one or more slings prevent the top assembly from rotating beyond a second angle when the top assembly is engaged by a vehicle, the second angle being greater than or equal to the first angle.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: FutureNet Security Solutions, LLCInventors: Mark Morgan, Jeremy Campbell
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Publication number: 20150125204Abstract: A barrier assembly includes a barrier having a chamber adapted to hold a ballast, an inlet being formed on the barrier in communication with the chamber. A flag assembly includes a post having a first end and an opposing second end with a flag disposed on the first end. A retainer is disposed on the post and includes a catch radially outwardly projecting from the post, the catch being movable between an outwardly extended position and an inwardly retracted position, the catch resiliently urging toward the extended position when in the retracted position, the first end of the post being received within the inlet on the barrier so that the catch is disposed within the chamber in the extended position, the catch being configured so that the first end of the post cannot be pulled out through the inlet without moving the catch to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Marc E. Christensen, James Schaffner
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Publication number: 20150117948Abstract: An expandable roadside safety apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus may include a plurality of partition sections and a plurality of curtain sections. Each partition section comprises a base portion, at least one cable located laterally through the base portion, and a plurality of rollers. The partition sections are configured to be extended and retracted via the cable. Each curtain section comprises at least one foldable section, at least one mounting bar, and a plurality of strips. A plurality of hinges may be secured between the partition sections and curtain sections, wherein the partition sections are configured to be hingedly secured to each other and to the curtain sections. The partition sections and the curtain sections may be interspersed between one another, wherein the apparatus is configured to be extended and retracted along the at least one cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Patrick E. Carlson
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Patent number: 9004807Abstract: A vehicle access control system includes an elongate, generally hollow, generally planar base platform having a first and a second distal end. A generally hollow enclosure is atop the base platform. A first lift gate is intermediate the enclosure and the first distal end of the base platform, while a second lift gate is intermediate the enclosure the second distal end of the base platform. A first lift arm is pivotally coupled to the first lift gate and extends generally perpendicularly away from a longitudinal axis of the base platform. Likewise, a second, opposing lift arm is pivotally coupled to the second lift gate and extends generally perpendicularly away from the longitudinal axis of the base platform. The base platform is configured for direct contact with a mounting surface. In addition, the vehicle access control system is transportable as a unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Modular Security Systems, Inc.Inventor: David Slagel
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Publication number: 20150093192Abstract: A non-lethal vehicle device provides for the selective, remotely-deployed controlled stop of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment controller, spike/membrane deployment mechanism(s), a “speed bump” type housing that can protrude (be driven over until deployed) or be submerged, and one or more membranes with a plurality of spikes. A combination of sensors may provide independent deployment once armed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert A. McCoy, William G. Seeglitz, Edwin A. Spomer
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Patent number: 8992116Abstract: A vehicle barrier fence for arresting an impacting vehicle of substantial mass within a selected distance of the fence. The fence having, in part: a retaining structure, at least one cable having a first end comprising a cable terminator, a post having an orifice defined there through sized to receive the cable terminator into the post, and a cable retainer for retaining the cable terminator within the post.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Sloan Security Group, IncInventors: Gregory Jack Sloan, Collin Ray Sloan
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Patent number: 8994559Abstract: A pylon is provided for providing visual signals to race participants. The pylon includes a base. A shell is carried on the base. The shell is formed having an outer wall surrounding an internal chamber. The internal chamber includes a wedge-shaped portion which carries a wedge-shaped luminaire. An upwardly-extending tube is carried by the base. The tube is nested within the internal chamber and carries the shell. A power source is provided which provides electricity to the luminaire. A wireless transmitter is provided which is used by a user to turn the luminaire on and off, which luminaire provides visual signals to the race participants.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Michael A LaRocco
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Patent number: 8985890Abstract: A vehicle barrier system comprises a housing, substantially vertical members, a barrier member, and an actuation assembly. The barrier member is coupled with the substantially vertical members. The barrier member is configured to stop a moving vehicle when the substantially vertical members are in a raised position relative to the housing. The actuation assembly is operable to selectively raise and lower the substantially vertical members relative to the housing to selectively deploy and retract the barrier member relative to the housing. The actuation assembly comprises a powered rotary actuator mounted to the barrier member. The actuation assembly is operable to convert rotary motion from the rotary actuator into linear movement of the barrier member. A counterweight provides opposing mass and vertical motion relative to the barrier member.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventor: Gary D. Miracle
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Patent number: 8985891Abstract: A road safety barrier having a plurality of ropes supported by posts rigidly mounted on or in the ground is described. Each rope is held in tension against the posts and supported in a notch or groove in a side of the posts. The ropes are released from a post and the post is not pulled from the ground when a vertical force is exerted on the rope. The ropes when weaved are tensioned against the posts and this gives use to a combined frictional resistance to displacement of the ropes relative to each post along the length of the safety barrier. The structure of at least some of the posts and/or their mounting with respect to the ground defines a minimum bending yield strength in a direction along the length of the barrier. This minimum bending yield strength is greater than the bending moment resulting from the combined frictional resistance forces acting on the post.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Hill & Smith LimitedInventors: Graham T. Sharp, Sean Billingham, John M. Walton
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Patent number: 8979419Abstract: The invention relates to a security barrier, and a method for operation thereof. The security barrier (10) comprising a support (12) and a barrier member (30) movable relative to the support between a stowed position and a deployed position. The support (12) having an upper part (22) for positioning substantially at ground level (106). The barrier member (30) being rotatably mounted relative to the support (12) such that an axis of rotation (76) of the barrier member (30) is above the upper part (22).Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Heald Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Jonathan Roderic Heald
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Patent number: 8979418Abstract: A barrier arrangement comprising a barrier panel 14, a walkway surface 10, and a bracket 20 securable to the walkway surface 10 and operable to secure the barrier panel 14 to the walkway surface 10, holding the barrier panel 14 in an upright configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Oxford Plastic Systems LimitedInventor: Christopher James Whiteley
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Publication number: 20150071706Abstract: A method of constructing a pump island protector to alleviate continuous maintenance required for a deteriorating existing steel pump island base, and a pump island protector constructed by the method. Using an adjustable form system and the combination of stainless steel members and new concrete, the existing pump island is re-wrapped with the stainless steel member and the new concrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Peter R. Hunter
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Patent number: 8974142Abstract: A crash cushion includes a plurality of resilient, self-restoring tubes each having a center axis and an interior surface. At least some of the tubes are positioned such that respective ones of the center axes are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction. The center axis of at least one tube is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending in the longitudinal direction, with the tube defining a diametral plane intersecting and oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The center axis of the tube lies in the diametral plane. One or more segments are positioned in the tube, with the segments, or portions thereof, disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface of the tube. Each of the segments or portions is symmetrically secured to the tube relative to the diametral plane, with the tube being substantially open between the opposing segments. Various methods of using and assembling the crash cushion are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Buehler, Aaron J. Cox
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Publication number: 20150063906Abstract: An apparatus to be positioned at the side of a roadway for ensnaring tires of an oncoming land vehicle is described. The apparatus comprises a plurality of segments flexibly attached end-to-end. At least a subset of the segments further comprise a spike ramp. The segments are connected at the ends via hinges. The segments are adapted to house a net package in a stowed-away configuration. The net package includes a set of spikes tethered to netting. A deployment hose is connected to a subset of the segments to cause the segments to become unstacked for deployment when the deployment hose is inflated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventor: Mynor J. Castro
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Patent number: 8960647Abstract: A barrier system including a guardrail, a support to hold the guardrail in position and a fastener to attach the guardrail to the support, wherein the support has a weakened zone to facilitate the fastener releasing from the support when the support is subject to impact forces.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Safe Direction Pty LtdInventor: Hayden Wallace
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Publication number: 20150050084Abstract: An illuminated dissuader device includes a frame (1) to be secured to the ground and a bollard (10) that comes out from the ground to form an obstacle protruding therefrom. The bollard (10) includes a base (12) connected to the frame and an upper portion (11) having a tubular lighting element (111) extending substantially along the entire length of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Renato Berto
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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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Patent number: 8939675Abstract: A barrier assembly includes a barrier having a chamber adapted to hold a ballast, an inlet being formed on the barrier in communication with the chamber. A flag assembly includes a post having a first end and an opposing second end with a flag disposed on the first end. A retainer is disposed on the post and includes a catch radially outwardly projecting from the post, the catch being movable between an outwardly extended position and an inwardly retracted position, the catch resiliently urging toward the extended position when in the retracted position, the first end of the post being received within the inlet on the barrier so that the catch is disposed within the chamber in the extended position, the catch being configured so that the first end of the post cannot be pulled out through the inlet without moving the catch to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Off the Wall Products, LLCInventors: Marc E. Christensen, James Schaffner
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Publication number: 20150023730Abstract: A shaped barrier comprises a substantially horizontal portion, a ramp portion, a substantially vertical portion, and at least one connector. The substantially horizontal portion is configured to increase the stabilizing force between the shaped barrier and the ground in an effective amount to prevent substantial movement of the shaped barrier by distributing at least a portion of a groundward force of a rolling vehicle on a receiving side of the shaped barrier. The ramp portion is configured to receive the rolling vehicle onto the horizontal portion. The substantially vertical portion is configured to impede the movement of the rolling vehicle. The at least one connector is configured to connect the shaped barrier with at least one other shaped barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Tomasz Arciszewski
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Publication number: 20150016882Abstract: Described here is an integrated control system for crash-rated barriers and bollards, barrier products and software which will improve the operational safety characteristics of the barriers and ancillary equipment; identify potential security breaches of the barrier operating system, and predict potential failures in the system. Crash rated barriers and bollards are used to prevent a vehicle attempting to penetrate the secure perimeter of a facility with malicious intent. Installation and operation of crash rated barriers is utilized to protect both government, commercial and private facilities against such threats. Simultaneously it allows ingress and egress to the facility resulting in the end user having to determine tradeoffs for security versus safety. The barriers described here are designed and certified to withstand attacks from heavy vehicles traveling at high rates of speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Mark Odell Oakes, Matthew Joseph Roland, John David Bray, Vebi Livoreka
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Publication number: 20150016881Abstract: In one embodiment, a safety trailer has semi-tractor hitches at both ends and a safety wall that is fixed to one side of the trailer. That side, however, can be changed to the right or left side of the road, depending on the end to which the truck attaches. A caboose can be attached at the end of the trailer opposite the tractor to provide additional lighting and impact protection. Optionally, the trailer can be equipped with overhead protection, lighting, ventilation, onboard hydraulics, compressors, generators and other equipment, as well as related fuel, water, storage and restroom facilities and other amenities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Concaten, Inc.Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
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Publication number: 20150016883Abstract: This invention presents a security barrier post (10) which has an underground footing (12) and an impact post (14) that extends above the surface. The underground footing (12) has a substantially vertical tubular steel shaft (16) having an opening at its lower end on an impact facing side and a steel foot box (18) aligned with the opening. A bottom plate (20) is provided to which the shaft (16) and said foot (18) box are attached. A spring steel back plate (22) is arranged adjacent and perpendicular to rear facing side of the shaft (16), and extends to at least one side of it. The back plate (22) is located at a position that is flush with or slightly below the surface in which the footing is buried. The impact post (14) has at least a first spring steel element (32) which is L shaped, and at least one packing element (34, 36, 38) located behind the first element (32) to retain it in a position in which it extends into the foot box (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: GERRARD Robert, GERRARD Marcus
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Publication number: 20150010353Abstract: A cover for a concrete parking block has a first lateral end, second lateral end and a longitudinal enclosure. The first lateral end and the second lateral end can be either open or closed. The longitudinal enclosure is the same length as the concrete parking block. The protective cover can be made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene (ABS) or foam and resin. The protective cover can also be used to as a bicycle stand. In doing so, the bicycle wheels are inserted into V-shaped slots of the longitudinal enclosure. A water bladder is attached to the protective cover when used as a bicycle stand. A reflective coating is applied on the exterior of the protective cover in order to provide more visibility during low light conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Alexander Povoli
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Publication number: 20150010352Abstract: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Felipe Almanza, Jeremy Smith
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Publication number: 20150010351Abstract: An end treatment array for crash attenuation includes a transition barrier module formed of side walls, end walls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, wherein the module walls together define an enclosed interior space. The end treatment array further includes a containment impact sled having an axially extending frame. The frame has a width sufficient to contain the transition barrier module within the frame when in an assembled configuration, and has an axial length which is at least one-half the length of the transition barrier module. The frame defines an interior volume, the purpose of which is to contain a substantial portion of the transition barrier module in the assembled configuration, and to contain debris caused by destruction of the plastic barrier modules in a vehicular impact. The containment impact sled is attached to the transition barrier module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Geoffrey B. Maus, Felipe Almanza, Jeremy Smith
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Patent number: 8920065Abstract: A vehicle barrier system, comprising, a support member having a first side disposed toward an area used by vehicles, a splice plate including a support aperture and a stress concentrator associated with to the support aperture, and a rail assembly including, in one embodiment, a wood rail and a first side, wherein the first side of the rail assembly is coupled to the splice plate and the splice plate is coupled to the support member at the support aperture. In another embodiment the rail assembly includes one or more weakened areas serving as stress concentrators in the rail assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: S. I. Storey Lumber Co., Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Lewis Storey, Charles R. Coleman, Chad Garrett Heimbecker
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Patent number: 8915486Abstract: A cable-barrier system that includes an anchor-body and terminal post which receive and retain one or more anchor-cables and are anchored to counter balance the force applied to the anchor body by one or more barrier-cables. The system also allows for the release of the anchor-cables during a collision with a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Valmont Highway Technology LimitedInventor: Dallas James
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Patent number: 8915040Abstract: A temporary plastic barrier section includes a plastic shell having first and second plastic connection portions integrally formed on opposite ends thereof; and a rigid straight elongate member, wherein the rigid straight elongate member lies substantially adjacent to at least a portion of each of the first and second connection portions, and wherein the rigid straight elongate member includes connection points at the distal ends thereof which are configured to align substantially with the first and second connection portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Valmont Highway Technology LimitedInventor: Dallas Rex James
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Publication number: 20140369748Abstract: Ramp-guard for placement on roadways preventing wrong-way travel. Includes a base having a center cutout, and screw holes utilized to attach base to concrete frame. Extending upward from the base is tensioning spring having horizontal section lying flat upon base at traffic entering end. Spring is bent upward at angle which angular section passes through base cutout. The end of angular section of spring contacts ramp and applies upward force forcing ramp up when not under vehicular weight. A warning sign is oriented vertically on the side of ramp guard device when spring is not compressed and rotates pivotally when spring becomes compressed. Ramp guard is positioned so that end with horizontal aspect of spring faces traffic entering direction. If vehicle travels onto ramp in correct direction, spring is compressed and ramp is flattened, permitting traffic flow. If vehicle enters from wrong direction, driver sees ramp and warning sign and turns around.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Peter Mitlo
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Patent number: 8911172Abstract: A non-lethal vehicle device provides for the selective, remotely-deployed controlled stop of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment controller, spike/snare deployment mechanism(s), a “speed bump” type housing that can protrude (be driven over until deployed) or be submerged, and one or more snares with a plurality of spikes. A combination of sensors may provide independent deployment once armed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials CompanyInventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert A. McCoy, William G. Seeglitz, Edwin A. Spomer
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Publication number: 20140363229Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle barrier system and method of use. The vehicle barrier system includes a control system adapted to pivot a gate arm between a horizontal position and a vertical position to control the flow of vehicle or pedestrian traffic in control access areas such as parking lots, or parking garages. The gate arm includes inset channels that are disposed along the longitudinal axis of the gate arm and configured to each remove ably receive an array of light emitting diodes to increase visibility and alert drivers or pedestrians to the presence of a gate arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Russel Lumsden, Jaikeeshan Sirju, Bryce Charles Fortney
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Patent number: 8905671Abstract: A barrier alongside a raceway or track providing safety to spectators when a racecar tends to leave the raceway. The barrier has a rigid base wall for deflecting racecars that may contact it. Secured to the base and extending upwardly are spaced apart rigid posts. Each post is covered by a deflector. Horizontally extensive steel cables are secured to the posts and deflector; the cables being arranged in mutually parallel vertically spaced apart positions one above the next. The deflector provides stand-off legs to which a spectator safety screen is attached. Racecars may strike the base at high speed and may leave the raceway and contact the cables which will restrain them. The deflector provides angled surfaces for deflecting vehicles and flying parts back toward the raceway. Flying debris is prevented from reaching spectators by the safety screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: John Weatherwax
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Patent number: 8905672Abstract: A non-lethal vehicle device provides for the selective, remotely-deployed controlled stop of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment controller, spike/membrane deployment mechanism(s), a “speed bump” type housing that can protrude (be driven over until deployed) or be submerged, and one or more membranes with a plurality of spikes. A combination of sensors may provide independent deployment once armed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Arizona) LLCInventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert A. McCoy, William G. Seeglitz, Edwin A. Spomer
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Patent number: 8894318Abstract: An impact attenuator system including a hyperelastic member that comprises an energy absorbing material with a tan ? of not less than about 0.05 to assist rebound control.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Jay R. Sayre, Carl J. Serman, Kary L. Valentine, Chuck A. Plaxico, Charles R. Miele, James C. Kennedy
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Patent number: 8888399Abstract: The invention relates to a restraint system for vehicles in the region of roads, which is combined with substantially panel-shaped screening and/or noise protection elements (1), wherein deflecting elements (2), which are made of concrete for example, are connected to supports (4) via connecting webs (3), and the screening and/or noise protection elements (1) are held between the lateral surfaces which extend in the longitudinal direction of the deflecting elements (2) and which face the screening and/or noise protection elements (1) and the lateral surfaces of the supports (4) which face the screening and/or noise protection elements (1). The screening and/or noise protection elements (1) are provided at their lower edge with open slots (6, 6?) in which the connecting webs (3, 3?) of the deflecting elements (2) engage.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Rebloc GmbHInventor: Alfred Redlberger
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Publication number: 20140334875Abstract: A barrier cap permanently connected atop an existing Jersey barrier for raising the vertical height of said existing Jersey barrier at least about ten inches. The cap comprises: a substantially flat base for resting at least partially on said existing Jersey barrier; a pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from its flat base; a top surface extending between the opposed sidewalls; and means for permanently connecting the barrier cap to the existing Jersey barrier. Preferred mounting means include: a plurality of elongated bolts extending from the top surface of the concrete adapter into the top surface of the Jersey barrier; or a plurality of vertically extending slats for bolting to an upper sidewall of the Jersey barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventor: Scott A. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20140328621Abstract: A bollard apparatus (100) has a housing (1) and a barrier member (2) disposed at least partially within the housing (1). The barrier member (2) is slidable relative to the housing (1) between a first, extended position, and a second, retracted position. The apparatus (100) has an electrical connection means (10), at least one electrically actuable locking means (4) and an electrical path between the electrical connection means and the electrically actuable locking means. The electrically actuable locking means (4) is operable to prevent relative movement between the barrier member (2) and the housing (1) when the barrier member (2) is in at least one of the first and second positions. A system comprising the bollard apparatus (100) and an unlocking means (20) is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Robert Charles Broadhurst, David Edward Charles Broadhurst
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Publication number: 20140328620Abstract: A barrier assembly includes a barrier having a chamber adapted to hold a ballast, an inlet being formed on the barrier in communication with the chamber. A flag assembly includes a post having a first end and an opposing second end with a flag disposed on the first end. A retainer is disposed on the post and includes a catch radially outwardly projecting from the post, the catch being movable between an outwardly extended position and an inwardly retracted position, the catch resiliently urging toward the extended position when in the retracted position, the first end of the post being received within the inlet on the barrier so that the catch is disposed within the chamber in the extended position, the catch being configured so that the first end of the post cannot be pulled out through the inlet without moving the catch to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Marc E. Christensen, James Schaffner