Traffic Steering Device Or Barrier Patents (Class 404/6)
  • Publication number: 20140050524
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a road barrier energy absorption unit can comprise: a vehicle crush section configured to absorb impact energy when impacted with greater than or equal to 5 kN force; a post channel configured to receive a road barrier post; and a guardrail attachment. The energy absorption unit can be disposed over the post and a guardrail can attach to the energy absorption unit. In an embodiment, a road barrier energy absorber system comprises: posts; road barrier energy absorption unit; and a guardrail extending between the energy absorber units. Each post is disposed in one of the energy absorber units. The energy absorber units comprise a vehicle crush section configured to absorb impact energy when impacted with greater than or equal to 5 kN force. In an embodiment, a guardrail can comprise: an outer wall and stiffening elements, wherein the guardrail comprises a plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: Sandeep Chandrakant Kulkarni, Sudhakar Ramamoorthy Marur
  • Patent number: 8647012
    Abstract: A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Wilkinson, Anthony R. Van Brocklin, Barry D. Stephens
  • Patent number: 8634051
    Abstract: A hurricane and tornado surface wind pattern disrupter and vehicle barrier has carbon steel plates, each mounting plural used tires. Tires are connected to opposite sides of the mounting plates with bolts, washers and nuts. The bolts extend through sidewalls of the tires or through gripper strips in slots in the plates. Ends of gripper strips hold the tire walls against the plates. Clamps connected to the bolts engage inner walls of the tires and hold the tires against the plates. Lateral edges of the plates are positioned inward from the tires. Downward extensions of the mounting plates are connected to fixed reinforced structures. When the plates are connected to tops of lane dividing jersey wall sections, the plates and tires assemblies form a continuously interrupted wall or ribbon for interference with strong surface wind patterns and for disruption and diminution of the wind forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Samir S. Shiban
  • Publication number: 20140017003
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Robert N. Ball
  • Patent number: 8628110
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Concaten, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
  • Publication number: 20140008595
    Abstract: A barrier system includes at least first and second reinforced concrete posts, each concrete post including at least one conduit formed therethrough having first and second ends and a strain relief sector formed therein at the first end of the conduit. At least one tension cable extends between the posts. The tension cable extends through the conduit of each post and has a cable end secured to the post at the second end of each post's conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: PATRIOT BARRIER SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Lester O'Banion, William Alan George
  • Publication number: 20140010591
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Robert N. Ball
  • Patent number: 8622648
    Abstract: The cushioned cover for traffic structures comprises various embodiments configured for installation over concrete traffic barriers (e.g., “Jersey walls,” etc.) or about vertical columns, posts, stanchions, etc., e.g., bridge support columns. The cover includes inner and outer layers formed of rubber, preferably using recycled tire material. A medial layer includes additional resilience. In one embodiment, the medial layer includes a plurality of closely spaced hemispherical elements, preferably formed of highly resilient polybutadiene material. In another embodiment, the center layer includes a plurality of closely spaced, pneumatically interconnected inflatable hemispheres. The traffic barrier covers may include planter box receptacles set into their upper surfaces when installed, and/or solar cells set into their upper surfaces to charge a storage battery for powering lighting set into the sides of the cover. Tread patterns may be provided in the outer surfaces of the traffic barrier covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Ibtesam M. Y. Mustafa
  • Patent number: 8622650
    Abstract: The instant invention describes a multi-purpose rotational barrier unit and a system of interconnected barrier units which function in multiple environments, including aquatic environments and land-based environments. The multi-purpose rotational barrier unit has a design configuration which provides hydro-dynamic stability in strong currents and high waves and resists roll over. The multi-purpose rotational barrier unit comprises a plurality of equally sized walls interconnected to form side walls and a bottom wall. Connected to the side walls and the bottom wall are two opposing end walls which define a hollow interior portion. The opposing end walls contain one or more rotation members which are constructed and arranged to provide the barrier unit rotational movement which is independent from the movement of other barrier units directly attached to its opposing walls or units which may indirectly be attached as part of a larger barrier wall system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Lifton
  • Publication number: 20140003867
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: ATG Access Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert N. Ball
  • Patent number: 8616802
    Abstract: An security barrier underground footing (12), and a security barrier post (10) are provided. The footing (12) comprises a substantially vertical shaft (16) having a back plate (14) and a foot plate (18) both arranged substantially perpendicular to the shaft (16) and extending to at least one side thereof. In use, the footing (12) is at least partially buried. The back plate (14) is attached to the rear facing side of the shaft (16) away from which an impact will occur and is located at a position that, in use, is flush with or slightly below a surface in which the footing (12) is buried, and the foot plate (18) is towards the lower end of the shaft (16), at a position spaced from the back plate (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Gerrard, Marcus Gerrard
  • Patent number: 8613565
    Abstract: The cushioned cover for traffic structures comprises various embodiments configured for installation over concrete traffic barriers (e.g., “Jersey walls,” etc.) or about vertical columns, posts, stanchions, etc., e.g., bridge support columns. The cover includes inner and outer layers formed of rubber, preferably using recycled tire material. A medial layer includes additional resilience. In one embodiment, the medial layer includes a plurality of closely spaced hemispherical elements, preferably formed of highly resilient polybutadiene material. In another embodiment, the center layer includes a plurality of closely spaced, pneumatically interconnected inflatable hemispheres. The traffic barrier covers may include planter box receptacles set into their upper surfaces when installed, and/or solar cells set into their upper surfaces to charge a storage battery for powering lighting set into the sides of the cover. Tread patterns may be provided in the outer surfaces of the traffic barrier covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventor: Ibtesam M. Y. Mustafa
  • Patent number: 8607488
    Abstract: An advertising system for a bollard includes a bollard shield that can be installed over a conventional bollard. The bollard shield includes a shield inner diameter greater than the bollard outer diameter, forming a shield gap between the bollard and the bollard shield. One or more compressible foam pads are positioned in the shield gap between the bollard and the bollard shield. A resilient bollard sheath can be rolled onto the bollard shield. The bollard sheath includes advertising or graphical materials disposed thereon. The bollard sheath is generally replaceable without replacing the entire bollard shield. A removable sheath panel may be detachably secured on the bollard sheath to provide additional advertising or graphical material. The sheath panel may be interchangeably and replaced with additional sheath panels having different advertising information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Screen Trans Development Corp.
    Inventor: Brandon Steele Johnston
  • Patent number: 8596903
    Abstract: A method for absorbing vehicle's impact includes primarily absorbing impact energy of the vehicle by dragging action of a front barrier and a first dragging kinetic frictional rolling force inducing member that are sequentially inserted and installed in a front end portion of a rolled tube made of a soft material, so that a maximum deceleration of the vehicle slows to 20 g or less. The method further includes dragging a second dragging kinetic frictional rolling force inducing member having a kinetic friction coefficient larger than that of the first dragging kinetic frictional rolling force inducing member and installed at an intermediate portion of the rolled tube to secondarily absorb and reduce kinetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Impact Blackhole Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwang Yong Hur
  • Patent number: 8596904
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Arizona), LLC
    Inventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert A. McCoy, William G. Seeglitz, Edwin A. Spomer
  • Publication number: 20130314254
    Abstract: Horizontal road barrier gates pivot on vertical posts to swing horizontally across a flooded roadway to block traffic. Floodwater contact plates or paddles on the road barrier gate bottoms are configured and positioned to move the road barrier gates from the force of the floodwater to swing the road barrier gates horizontally across the roadway to block traffic from crossing the flooded road from both directions. A heavy tension spring on each barrier gate normally keeps the road barrier gate off the road and allows the barrier gate to pivot from obstructing the traffic back to its original non-blocking position once flood water recedes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventor: John D. Neff
  • Patent number: 8591137
    Abstract: A barricade is provided for crowd control. The barricade includes a first frame support member having an upper end, a lower end, an upper opening adapted for receiving an end of a first upper beam therein and a lower opening. A second frame support member is positioned at an acute angle to the first support frame member and has an upper end, a lower end adjacent the lower end of the first frame support member, an upper opening adapted for receiving an end of a second upper beam therein and a lower opening. A lower beam has a first end receivable in the lower opening of the first frame support member and a second end receivable in the lower opening of the second frame support member to interconnect the first and second frame support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce A. Thompson, Mark A. Hanson
  • Patent number: 8590439
    Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
  • Patent number: 8584401
    Abstract: A post (200) for use with an automatically-movable barrier (1203) and a motive actuator (1204) is configured to interact with the barrier to thereby facilitate movement of the barrier with respect to the post. This post can have at least one cavity (201, 801) formed axially therein and a mains-power-bearing pathway (202) disposed within this at least one cavity to convey mains electrical power to movable barrier control circuitry (1202) as well as the motive actuator. Such a post can further comprise one or more integral pivot points (1001) that are configured to pivotally engage the automatically-movable barrier such that the automatically-movable barrier can selectively pivot about the integral pivot point. By another approach, such a post can further comprise one or more rollers (1101) that are configured to engage the automatically-movable barrier such that the latter can selectively move in a lateral direction through engagement with the roller(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy L. Planck, Theodore Brent Freese, William G. Gioia
  • Patent number: 8579540
    Abstract: The invention relates to an access control device (20) comprising a first housing (21), an obstacle (25) mounted to move in translation in the first housing, a second housing (23) remote (34) from the first housing and receiving an electric motor-and-gearbox unit (26), a deformable link connected to the obstacle and co-operating with the unit, and a mechanical return device for returning the obstacle towards a position projecting out from the first housing, which return device is connected to the deformable link and is arranged in the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Jean-Bernard Lucien Jules Lafont
  • Publication number: 20130287492
    Abstract: A barrier system comprises a housing, substantially vertical members, and vertical guide tubes. The housing extends into the ground. The guide tubes are positioned in the housing and also extend into the ground below the housing. The substantially vertical members are translatable vertically within the guide tubes. At least one barrier member is secured to the substantially vertical members. The at least one barrier member may comprise at least one guardrail, a plurality of chains or cables, and/or a plurality of gate beams. A series of cables and pulleys form an actuation system that raises and lowers the substantially vertical members relative to the guide tubes to selectively extend and retract the at least one barrier member relative to the ground. A cover plate may selectively cover the top opening of the housing when the barrier member and substantially vertical members are retracted within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Gary D. Miracle
  • Publication number: 20130287491
    Abstract: A collapsible barricade apparatus enables users to selectively barricade space for preventing vehicular traffic to pass therethrough. The barricade apparatus comprises an A-shaped member, a support assembly, and a series of anchor assemblies. The A-shaped member comprises laterally opposed upright sections and inwardly extending, coaxial A-crossbar portions. The A-crossbar portions each comprise an inward terminus. The support assembly comprises two T-shaped sections, one upper and one lower. The T-shaped sections each comprise a shaft end and a T-crossbar end. The shaft ends of the upper and lower section being telescopically cooperable with one another. The T-crossbar end of the upper section is cooperable with the inward termini for coaxially aligning and rotatably connecting the upper section to the inwardly extending A-crossbar portions. The anchor assemblies rotatably anchor the feet of the A-shaped member and the lower section of the support assembly to a primary support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Taras Petryshyn
  • Patent number: 8568057
    Abstract: A traffic barrier including a precast base having a wall port capable of receiving an existing earth wall therein, a first row of rebar coupled to the base and extending outwardly away therefrom, and a second row of rebar coupled to the base and extending outwardly away therefrom. A moment slab is connected to the first and second rows of rebar in such a manner that a proximal end of the moment slab directly abuts flush against an anterior side of the base. A connects adjacent ones of the bases at an end-to-end pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph E. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8562244
    Abstract: A device designed to be embedded in the pavement of a road for halting and/or preventing the motor vehicle traffic in an opposite direction. The device is formed by a drained box to be embedded in the pavement of a roadway and by a bank of mechanisms, that it is mounted inside the box. Inside the bank of mechanisms are defined cells formed by several vertical walls, and end walls, all walls being arranged parallel to each other and joined together by screwed rods extending through the end walls. The walls extend in the same direction as the road axis, the vertical walls and the end walls serving as support for several common horizontal shafts, and their tops serving as the support pavement for the vehicle tires. Each cell includes a driving mechanism which is activated at least by one tire of a vehicle transposing or attempting to transpose it in order to present an active obstacle to the displacement of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Jose Carlos D'Almeida
  • Patent number: 8561516
    Abstract: An undercarriage immobilization device and method of restraining a vehicle uses tendrils and straps to engage the vehicle. The tendrils and straps will wrap around moving parts of the vehicle and restrain the moving parts to eventually incapacitate the vehicle. The undercarriage immobilization device includes a housing that contains tendrils that are launched from the housing by a propellant or compressed gas. The tendrils may be attached to the straps carried by the undercarriage immobilization device. Straps may be pulled off the housing leaving the housing near the point of deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Engineering Science Analysis Corporation
    Inventors: Martin A. Martinez, Patrick J. Barnhill, Steven A. Floyd
  • Publication number: 20130266369
    Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Thompson, Aaron J. Cox, Patrick A. Leonhardt
  • Patent number: 8549725
    Abstract: Post-cable connectors and cooperative C-section posts are utilized to releasably connect a cable in a cable barrier system to arrest errant motor vehicles that leave a roadway. A post-cable connector has an elongated section having a loop and a top section extending from the elongated section and terminating at a hook end for connecting the cable to the cooperative C-section post for example by hanging the top section of the post-cable connector from a back wall of the C-section post such that the elongated section is positioned in a cavity defined by the C-section post so that the loop is disposed through a slot in a face wall opposite from the back wall and positioned exterior of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Neusch Innovations, LP
    Inventor: William H. Neusch
  • Patent number: 8545126
    Abstract: The portable traffic safety barrier is formed of plastic or recycled rubber, and has a narrower upper portion and wider cap atop the upper portion to form a mushroom-shaped cross section. Elongate passages are formed through each barrier section, and a spring is installed in at least one passage to connect the barriers resiliently to one another end-to-end. Another passage contains a flexible coiled electrical cord to provide power for lighting the barrier, the lighting being installed atop the barrier sections. The springs and coiled cord allow connected barriers to separate in the event of impact, while still maintaining the integrity of the assembly and lighting. Wheels may be provided beneath the barrier sections to allow lateral repositioning. Two or more rows of barriers may be arranged laterally, and the resulting gap between barriers serves as a planter box or for the installation of signage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Abdulreidha Abdulrasoul Alsaffar
  • Patent number: 8534271
    Abstract: An ejection device attaches to a push-bar of a first vehicle and deflates tires of a second vehicle. The device includes a housing, a propelling system, and a microprocessor. The housing is attached to the push-bar of the first vehicle, and contains at least one hollow triangular tube filled with sharp metal multi-directional spiked quills. The propelling system ejects the at least one hollow triangular tube filled with sharp metal multi-directional spiked quills out of the housing. The microprocessor controls a firing sequence of events to fire the at least one hollow triangular tube filled with sharp metal multi-directional spiked quills out of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Leonard Jon Bettendorf, Lynn Marie Bettendorf
  • Patent number: 8534952
    Abstract: A visual highlight accessory for attachment to highway guardrails has a paint coating and a clear varnish overcoating with mica particles for making the visual highlight accessory and the guardrail on which the visual highlight accessory is mounted readily visible to persons in vehicles travelling along a highway along which the visual highlight accessory borders. The visual highlight accessory has orifices corresponding to orifices in the guardrails to facilitate mounting of the visual highlight accessory on a guardrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Neven Ilic Vladislavic
  • Publication number: 20130236246
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: OXFORD PLASTIC SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventor: Christopher James Whiteley
  • Publication number: 20130234663
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an electric vehicle charging station comprises a body attached to a base, wherein the base is operably connected to a deflector mechanism, wherein the body moves from a rest position disposed along a major axis of the electric vehicle charging station to an impact position, with an articulation angle disposed therebetween, upon an impact having a force greater than or equal to 5 kiloNewtons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS IP B.V.
    Inventors: POOVANNA THEETHIRA KUSHALAPPA, SANDEEP CHANDRAKANT KULKARNI, SUDHAKAR RAMAMOORTHY MARUR
  • Patent number: 8525698
    Abstract: The security gate device is the one that has the ability to deter and seize unauthorized vehicles to enter and that attempt to envade the place; this can be done automatically without giving human being orders. The device is equipped with a room consisting of bumpers and anti-blast walls to protect the facility and the workers from damage caused by such an explosion. Meanwhile, this device can arrest the intruders of the gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Hmoud Sayaf Al Shahrani
  • Patent number: 8523478
    Abstract: An access delay vehicle barrier for stopping unauthorized entry into secure areas by a vehicle ramming attack includes access delay features for preventing and/or delaying an adversary from defeating or compromising the barrier. A horizontally deployed barrier member can include an exterior steel casing, an interior steel reinforcing member and access delay members disposed within the casing and between the casing and the interior reinforcing member. Access delay members can include wooden structural lumber, concrete and/or polymeric members that in combination with the exterior casing and interior reinforcing member act cooperatively to impair an adversarial attach by thermal, mechanical and/or explosive tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Swahlan, Jason Wilke
  • Patent number: 8523479
    Abstract: Disclosed anti-ram systems comprise at least one bollard section comprising a base of limited height and a plurality of spaced bollards extending upwardly from the base, which may be erected or installed on a paved surface such as asphalt, concrete, paver stones, etc., or on an unpaved surface such as soil, and need not be partially of fully buried, and yet can qualify for Department of State crash ratings previously assigned to buried bollard systems. Disclosed anti-ram systems also comprise a plurality of bollard sections and one or more connectors for interconnecting two or more of the bollard sections, and may also include an anchor or anchor system engaging at least each end of a bollard section not connected to another bollard section. The bollard sections may be filled with ballast and high friction structure may be attached to the bottom of the bollard sections to resist sliding after impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: RSA Protective Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Steven Adler, John Crawford
  • Patent number: 8517625
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for disabling a ground engaging traction device of a land vehicle includes at least one penetrator configured to breach the traction device, an articulated strap configured to move the apparatus between a retracted arrangement and an extended arrangement, a mass configured to deploy the apparatus to the extended arrangement, and a retractor configured to retract the apparatus to the retracted arrangement. The penetrators can be arranged in a triangular section which, in turn, can be deployable on any of its three sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Arizona), LLC
    Inventors: Robert Arthur McCoy, Brian D. Rosner, Patrick J. Barnhill, Gregg D. Spendlove, Edwin Allen Spomer, Martin A. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20130209168
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a gravity-lowered net that is housed above the surface onto which it is to be used, and is lowered by sliding weights that position the net to the correct height for use. Certain embodiments of the nets may be provided with one or more energy absorber elements associated with the net, which help enhance the energy absorptive capabilities of the net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130209167
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: HEALD LTD.
    Inventor: Jonathan Roderic Heald
  • Patent number: 8506203
    Abstract: A tire deflation device capable of being remotely operated to extend and retract a spike assembly into the path of a vehicle to controllably deflate one or more of its tires is described. An embodiment includes a self contained supply of pressurized air that is in communication with an actuator that operatively extends and retracts the spike assembly based on a signal received from a wireless remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Dynasystems, LLC
    Inventors: Ethan Spencer, Eric Spencer, Stacey Spencer
  • Patent number: 8496395
    Abstract: A barrier system comprises a housing, substantially vertical members, and vertical guide tubes. The housing extends into the ground. The guide tubes are positioned in the housing and also extend into the ground below the housing. The substantially vertical members are translatable vertically within the guide tubes. At least one barrier member is secured to the substantially vertical members. The at least one barrier member may comprise at least one guardrail, a plurality of chains or cables, and/or a plurality of gate beams. A series of cables and pulleys form an actuation system that raises and lowers the substantially vertical members relative to the guide tubes to selectively extend and retract the at least one barrier member relative to the ground. A cover plate may selectively cover the top opening of the housing when the barrier member and substantially vertical members are retracted within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventor: Gary D. Miracle
  • Publication number: 20130189030
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventor: Gary D. Miracle
  • Patent number: 8491217
    Abstract: A water-ballasted molded plastic barrier system incorporates barrier segments wherein each segment employs a sawtooth reflective design, designed to prevent the tire of a vehicle, impacting the barrier, from climbing up the side of the barrier segment. Adjacent barrier segments are attached together using an interlocking knuckle design, having a lug pin connection system. Wire rope cable assemblies are internally molded into each barrier segment to create an impenetrable cable fence. The wire rope cable assemblies include steel bushings which are molded into the interlocking knuckles to further strengthen the barrier system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: TrafFix Devices
    Inventors: Jack H. Kulp, Felipe Almanza, Geoffrey B. Maus, Paul Burlingham
  • Patent number: 8491216
    Abstract: Crash attenuator guardrail apparatus includes an impact head and a backstop having a cable and guardrails supported by guardrail supports located between the impact head and the backstop. Frictional forces are applied to the cable to control and resist movement of the impact head toward the backstop and provide lateral resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerrit Dyke, Dallas James
  • Publication number: 20130183090
    Abstract: A device related as a security bollard to be used as a protective measure and to be mounted to a base. The portable device known as the Bold Bollard may be filled with various materials and have several specific features. available to tailor the bollard to specific needs and uses. Taught are the ways a portable and reusable bollard may be provided for easy use in the field. The preferred embodiment is comprised of a base with features; a means to fill the base with a ballast; an essentially vertical post; a means to removably secure the post to base; an alternative cap with features and a means to removably connect cap to post wherein an essentially vertical barrier comprised of durable materials is presented with a stable base and barrier is portable for deployment and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: J Brent Burton
  • Patent number: 8475077
    Abstract: A nonlethal barrier system includes a first base having a frame, a shaft and a brake. The brake includes a stationary magnet physically coupled to the frame such that the shaft passes through the stationary magnet. Further, the brake includes an adjustable magnet that creates a magnetic field with the stationary magnet, where the strength of the magnetic field is alterable by rotating the adjustable magnet. A slab physically coupled to the shaft is disposed in the magnetic field. A net is furled around the shaft of the first base such that when an external force is applied to the net, the shaft of the first base rotates and unfurls at least a portion of the net. The slab applies a resistance, based on the strength of the magnetic field, to the shaft of the first base to control the rate at which the net unfurls from the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Terry Howell
  • Patent number: 8469627
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (Arizona), LLC
    Inventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert A. McCoy, William G. Seeglitz, Edwin A. Spomer
  • Patent number: 8469626
    Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Thompson, Aaron J. Cox, Patrick A. Leonhardt
  • Patent number: 8465047
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Concaten, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin K. Groeneweg
  • Publication number: 20130149033
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems related to modular earth retaining wall systems. In one embodiment, among others, a precast retaining wall block configured for assembly into a retaining wall includes a front face portion, a web portion extending outwardly from a rear surface of the front face portion, and aligning elements. The web portion includes a vertical center portion and left and right protrusions extending outwardly from the lower sides of the vertical center portion. The left and right protrusions may be substantially triangular. The aligning elements extend downwardly from a bottom surface of the left and right protrusions for locking the precast retaining wall block to the vertical center portion associated with an underlying precast retaining wall block associated with an underlying row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Earth Reinforcement Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Earth Reinforcement Technologies, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130142570
    Abstract: A nonlethal barrier system includes a first base having a frame, a shaft and a brake. The brake includes a stationary magnet physically coupled to the frame such that the shaft passes through the stationary magnet. Further, the brake includes an adjustable magnet that creates a magnetic field with the stationary magnet, where the strength of the magnetic field is alterable by rotating the adjustable magnet. A slab physically coupled to the shaft is disposed in the magnetic field. A net is furled around the shaft of the first base such that when an external force is applied to the net, the shaft of the first base rotates and unfurls at least a portion of the net. The slab applies a resistance, based on the strength of the magnetic field, to the shaft of the first base to control the rate at which the net unfurls from the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: Terry Howell