公开(公告)号：US20100080651A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12569198

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Jack H. Kulp ,  Felipe Almanza

Inventor： Jack H. Kulp ,  Felipe Almanza

IPC: E01F15/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/088 ,  E01F15/086

Abstract: A water-ballasted barrier system incorporates a concave reflective design, wherein outer walls of the barrier segment are configured in a concave manner. The concave section is designed to prevent the tire of a vehicle, impacting the barrier, from climbing up the side of the barrier segment, by pocketing the tire in the curved center portion of the barrier wall. Adjacent barrier segments are attached together using an interlocking knuckle design, having a lug pin connection system. In some embodiments, wire rope cable is internally molded into each barrier segment to strengthen the barrier system.

Abstract translation: 防水隔离系统包括凹面反射设计，其中阻挡段的外壁以凹形的方式构造。 该凹部被设计成通过在轮胎的阻挡壁的弯曲的中心部分中将轮胎咬合而防止车辆的轮胎撞击障碍物，从而向上攀爬障碍区段的侧面。 相邻的屏障段使用互锁转向节设计连接在一起，具有凸耳针连接系统。 在一些实施例中，钢丝绳电缆在内部模制成每个阻挡段以加强阻挡系统。

公开(公告)号：US07438337B1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11879257

申请日：2007-07-16

Applicant: David C. Gertz

Inventor： David C. Gertz

IPC: B60R19/18

CPC classification number: B60R19/00 ,  B60R2019/005 ,  E01F15/148

Abstract: A truck mounted attenuator (TMA) is constructed to minimize length during use in a horizontal position and height in a vertical transport position, as well as to minimize wind resistance and buffeting at highway speeds. A modular construction is employed, so that only damaged portions of the TMA can be removed and replaced in the field after a vehicle impact. The TMA comprises a plurality of outwardly curved tubular structural members which are designed to buckle upon application to the TMA of forces resulting from vehicular impact. The rigid tubes buckle at a high initial force, then proceed to crush at a lower force once the sides have buckled outwardly sufficiently to protect vehicle occupants during the critical first two feet of travel after impact. This design also provides increased protection for errant vehicles which impact the TMA device from an angle (i.e. “coffin corner” impact).

Abstract translation: 车载衰减器（TMA）被构造成在垂直运输位置的水平位置和高度使用期间的最小长度，以及在公路速度下最小化风阻和缓冲。 采用模块化结构，只有TMA的损坏部分才能在车辆撞击后在现场拆卸和更换。 TMA包括多个向外弯曲的管状结构构件，其被设计成在应用于由车辆冲击产生的力的TMA时弯曲。 刚性管以较高的初始力弯曲，然后一旦侧面向外充分地向外弯曲，就会以较小的力挤压，以在冲击后的关键的前两个行程中保护车辆乘客。 这种设计还为从一个角度（即“棺材拐角”冲击）冲击TMA装置的错误车辆提供了更多的保护。

公开(公告)号：US07156576B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-02

申请号：US10874442

申请日：2004-06-22

Applicant: Jack H. Kulp ,  David C. Gertz

Inventor： Jack H. Kulp ,  David C. Gertz

IPC: E01F15/00 ,  E01F13/00 ,  E01F15/10

CPC classification number: E01F15/086 ,  E01F9/654 ,  E01F9/688

Abstract: Molded ribs are provided for use in connection with traffic channeling devices, such as drums, which employ external ballasting collars, such as molded rings or truck tire rings. The ribs are disposed at spaced intervals near the bottom of the external wall of the drum, for improving contact between the drum wall and the internal diameter of the ballasting collar, in order to eliminate undesirable separation of the drum and collar during ordinary use, and to prevent inadvertent rotation of the drum relative to the collar.

Abstract translation: 提供模制肋条，用于与使用诸如模制环或卡车轮胎环之间的外部压载圈的运输通道装置（例如鼓）。 这些肋在鼓的外壁的底部附近以间隔设置的间隔设置，以改善鼓壁与压载圈的内径之间的接触，以便消除在正常使用期间滚筒和衣领的不期望的分离，以及 以防止滚筒相对于轴环的意外旋转。

公开(公告)号：US5732911A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-31

申请号：US642659

申请日：1996-05-03

Applicant: Jack H. Kulp ,  Samuel J. Bechtle ,  Frank G. Cain

Inventor： Jack H. Kulp ,  Samuel J. Bechtle ,  Frank G. Cain

IPC: E01F9/012 ,  E01F9/017 ,  G09F15/00

CPC classification number: G09F15/0056 ,  E01F9/635 ,  E01F9/646 ,  E01F9/688

Abstract: A legless sign stand includes a rubber base having an upper planar surface and a lower planar surface. A first rigid planar member contacts the upper planar surface of the rubber base, and a second rigid planar member contacts the lower planar surface of the rubber base. Both of the rigid planar members are secured to the rubber base with bolts. Two support brackets are mounted to the first rigid planar member, and a support mast is connected between the two support brackets. The support mast accommodates a clamping member, which is adapted for clamping onto a portion of the highway traffic sign to thereby support the highway traffic sign above a horizontal support surface.

Abstract translation: 无腿标志架包括具有上平面和下平面的橡胶基座。 第一刚性平面构件接触橡胶基座的上平面表面，并且第二刚性平面构件接触橡胶基座的下平面表面。 两个刚性平面构件都用螺栓固定在橡胶底座上。 两个支撑托架安装到第一刚性平面构件，并且支撑杆连接在两个支撑托架之间。 支撑杆容纳夹紧构件，该夹紧构件适于夹紧在公路交通标志的一部分上，从而支撑水平支撑表面上方的高速公路交通标志。

公开(公告)号：US2406348A

公开(公告)日：1946-08-27

申请号：US40411141

申请日：1941-07-26

Applicant: BELL TELEPHONE LABOR INC

Inventor： BUHRENDORF FREDERICK G

IPC: H04K1/06

CPC classification number: H04K1/06

公开(公告)号：US11773546B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17484598

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Felipe Almanza ,  Christopher A. Jaime ,  Jack H. Kulp

IPC: E01F9/529

CPC classification number: E01F9/529

Abstract: A modular highway warning strip system is formed of a plurality of segments assembled together to create a warning strip assembly having a length, wherein each of the plurality of segments are spaced from adjacent ones of the segments along the warning strip length. The segments are assembled together along a cord disposed along the length of the warning strip assembly. A plurality of spacers are disposed on the cord along the length of the warning strip assembly, between adjacent ones of the segments in order to maintain a spacing between each adjacent segment.

公开(公告)号：US20220220681A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-14

申请号：US17570257

申请日：2022-01-06

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Felipe Almanza ,  Robert Ramirez

IPC: E01F15/14

Abstract: A transition system for connecting a crash attenuator to a roadside fixed structure, such as a concrete traffic barrier, includes a plate adapted to securely attach to a desired location on the fixed structure, the plate having a flat surface adapted to correspond to a flat surface on the fixed structure, and being reinforced by a plurality of backing ribs for strength.

公开(公告)号：US11247624B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-15

申请号：US17242573

申请日：2021-04-28

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Ryan Selvius

IPC: B60R19/26 ,  B60R19/24 ,  B60R19/18 ,  B60R19/00

Abstract: A crash impact attenuator is adapted for deployment on a vehicle, and includes a cartridge portion having at least one energy absorbing module, as well as a backup system having a backup frame, which is adapted to attach the cartridge portion to the vehicle. The backup system includes an actuator configured to pivot the cartridge portion between a deployed orientation and a stored orientation about a pivot axis disposed on a lower half of the backup system. The backup system further includes a lockout frame member having a contact surface on one end thereof, the lockout frame member being actuatable between a deployed orientation wherein the contact surface engages a portion of the backup frame to support the backup frame against vehicular impact forces and a stowed orientation wherein the contact surface is not engaged with the backup frame.

公开(公告)号：US11060255B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16872217

申请日：2020-05-11

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Jack H. Kulp ,  Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Felipe Almanza ,  Christopher A. Jaime

IPC: E01F15/00 ,  E01F15/08 ,  E01F13/02

Abstract: Molded plastic barrier segments, typically water or sand-ballasted, are engineered to be attached together, end-to-end, in a barrier array, with innovative features which result in low rotation between attached barrier segments. Such a low rotation barrier array will, upon impact by a vehicle, act as a re-directive barrier, rather than a capturing barrier, which is an important safety feature in some crash scenarios, particularly with respect to more recent safety specifications required by many governmental highway agencies.

公开(公告)号：US10422092B1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-24

申请号：US16054957

申请日：2018-08-03

Applicant: TrafFix Devices, Inc.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Jack H. Kulp

IPC: E01F15/14 ,  E01F15/08 ,  E01F15/00

Abstract: A system for displaying a desired reflective sheeting striping pattern on a traffic management device includes providing a portable panel having reflecting sheeting affixed to a face thereof, orienting the portable panel as desired, and affixing the panel to the device using fastener holes disposed about a perimeter of the panel. The displayed striping pattern may be easily changed by removing the panel from the device, turning the panel over to display an opposing side, on which is displayed a different striping pattern, and reattaching the panel to the traffic management device so that the opposing side of the panel is displayed, or by removing the panel from the traffic management device, rotating the panel by 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees, and then reattaching the panel to the traffic management device so that the same particular striping pattern is oriented in a different direction.