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Energy absorbing barrier system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-10-25
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Granted: 1999-01-19
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Expires: 2017-10-25
Abstract
Abstract An energy absorbing barrier system comprises a plurality of composite concrete barriers, each barrier including a reinforced concrete section having a back wall upon a support base. The support base is connected to a concrete veneer face section having an upper portion and a lower portion. The face section forwardly slopes from the support base to form an obtuse angle therewith such that the upper portion of the face section extends at least partially over the lower portion of the face section. The back wall and the face section defines an intermediate center core section therebetween consisting of a light density crushable material. The connection of the concrete veneer face section to the support base has a sheer point that facilitates the collapsing in of the face into the intermediate core section.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles B. Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:20
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F15/00; E01F15/02; E01F15/08; E01F15/081; E01F15/083; E01F15/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An energy absorbing barrier capable of decelerating a high speed vehicle in an extended amount of time comprising a concrete section and a concrete veneer face section having an upper portion and a lower portion, said concrete section having a back wall upon a support base, said support base being connected to said face section, said face section being forwardly sloping from said support base to form an obtuse angle therewith wherein said upper portion of said face section extends at least partially over said lower portion of said face section, said back wall and said face section defining an intermediate center core section therebetween of a light density crushable material, said connection of said face section to said support base having a fracturable shear point to facilitate the collapsing in of said face section into said intermediate center core section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An energy absorbing barrier capable of decelerating a high speed vehicle in an extended amount of time comprising a concrete section and a concrete veneer face section having an upper portion and a lower portion, said concrete section having a back wall upon a support base, said support base being connected to said face section, said face section being forwardly sloping from said support base to form an obtuse angle therewith wherein said upper portion of said face section extends at least partially over said lower portion of said face section, said back wall and said face section defining an intermediate center core section therebetween of a light density crushable material, said connection of said face section to said support base having a fracturable shear point to facilitate the collapsing in of said face section into said intermediate center core section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said concrete section is substantially L-shaped in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said light density crushable material of said intermediate central core section is either polystyrene or polyurethane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said concrete section includes an upper surface having a plurality of holes sufficient to support an object placed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said concrete veneer face section is reticulated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said barrier is of a size sufficient to be free standing without the need to anchor it down or penetrate the earth to retain its position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said barrier is provided with an upstanding lap joint at each of its respective side ends to foster the placement and removal of a plurality of such barriers relative one another.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said concrete section and said concrete veneer face includes at least one traverse slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 1 wherein said back wall of said concrete section has an outwardly facing surface having at least one horizontal slot therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The energy absorbing barrier of claim 9 wherein said horizontal slot further includes a cable set therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
An energy absorbing barrier system comprising a plurality of energy absorbing barriers as defined in claim 1, said plurality being joined with one another by means for joining said barriers end to end to form a continuous barrier system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The energy absorbing barrier system of claim 11 wherein said means for joining said barriers end to end comprise a plurality of tie cables or cooperative upstanding lap joints.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-01-18 | 2006-07-20 | 2007-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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