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US3934540A
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Barrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-17
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1993-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A barrier for use as a breakwater or highway safety divider having a reinforced concrete base in which are embedded a plurality of tires extending outwardly of said base and means for joining a plurality of said bases in line.
Inventors
- 👤 A. J. Bruner
- 👤 Edward T. Foster
- 👤 Thomas N. Kearns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:44
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/04; E02B3/06; E01; E01F; E01F15/00; E01F15/02; E01F15/08; E01F15/081; E01F15/083; E01F15/086; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
A portable barrier section comprising a concrete block and a plurality of tires partially embedded in said block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
A portable barrier section comprising a concrete block and a plurality of tires partially embedded in said block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 1 including tie rods extending in said block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 1 wherein said block is of an elongated configuration and said tires are positioned laterally of said block and partially extend above the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 1 wherein said block is of an elongated configuration and said tires partially extend beyond the sides of said block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 1 wherein said block is of an elongated configuration and said tires are positioned along the length of said block and extend at an angle thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 5 wherein said tires are spaced apart.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 5 wherein said tires are positioned side by side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A portable section as claimed in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said blocks are positioned end to end, dowel pins extend from one end of each block and openings are provided in the opposite end of each block for receving the dowel pins of the adjacent block.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 2 including plates embedded in said block with said tie rods extending therethrough.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable barrier section as claimed in claim 8 wherein each dowel pin is L-shaped and has its base end embedded in said block.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-26 | 1979-07-28 | 1980-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-07-28 | 1984-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-26 | 1987-07-28 | 1988-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |