公开(公告)号：US07811026B1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11935338

申请日：2007-11-05

Applicant: Jack H. Kulp ,  Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Felipe Almanza

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

IPC: E01F9/012

CPC classification number: E01F9/654 ,  E01F9/688

Abstract: A flexible marker device comprises a marker body having a bottom end and a top end, and a base for supporting the marker body. The base has an aperture in a center portion thereof and a cavity extending about the aperture in an upper surface of the base. The bottom end of the marker body is at least partially disposed within the cavity, which has a segmented cog shape. A cured material, preferably urethane, is disposed in the cavity to thereby secure the marker body to the base.

Abstract translation: 柔性标记装置包括具有底端和顶端的标记体和用于支撑标记体的基部。 底座在其中心部分具有一个孔，并且在基座的上表面中围绕该孔延伸的空腔。 标记体的底端至少部分地设置在空腔内，其具有分段的齿形。 固化材料（优选聚氨酯）设置在空腔中，从而将标记物固定到基部。

公开(公告)号：US20090060650A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12179451

申请日：2008-07-24

Applicant: Jack H. Kulp ,  Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Felipe Almanza

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

IPC: E01F13/00

CPC classification number: E01F15/086 ,  E01F15/088

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：US07476051B1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11011359

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: Brent M. Kulp ,  David C. Gertz

Inventor： Brent M. Kulp ,  David C. Gertz

IPC: E01F9/18

CPC classification number: E01F9/573 ,  E01F9/692

Abstract: A vertical panel system comprises a vertical panel having a panel with opposing first and second panel surfaces and a base edge. The system further comprises a base having a slot for engaging the base edge of the panel. An aperture is disposed in the panel in proximity to the base edge, which is of sufficient size to receive a foot of a user, for assisting in the engagement of the panel and the base. The base for the vertical panel system comprises a center zone fabricated of vulcanized rubber, and an outer zone fabricated of recycled rubber. The slot is disposed in the center zone. Thus, the combination solves a need to be environmentally responsible and cost effective by recycling rubber which would otherwise fill our landfills, yet provides increased durability by using virgin vulcanized rubber in the zone of the base which includes the engagement slot.

Abstract translation: 垂直面板系统包括具有面板的垂直面板，该面板具有相对的第一和第二面板表面以及底部边缘。 该系统还包括具有用于接合面板的基部边缘的槽的底座。 在面板中靠近基部边缘设置一个孔口，该底部边缘具有足够的尺寸以容纳使用者的脚，用于帮助面板和底座的接合。 垂直面板系统的底座包括由硫化橡胶制成的中心区域和由回收橡胶制成的外部区域。 槽位于中心区域。 因此，该组合解决了通过回收否则填充我们的垃圾填埋场的橡胶来对环境负责并且具有成本效益的需要，而通过在包括接合槽的基部区域中使用未经处理的硫化橡胶来提供增加的耐久性。

公开(公告)号：US06926324B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-09

申请号：US10413074

申请日：2003-04-14

Applicant: David C. Gertz

Inventor： David C. Gertz

IPC: B60R19/00 ,  B60R19/34

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：US20020094236A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-18

申请号：US10100245

申请日：2002-03-18

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Jack H. Kulp ,  Billy E. Wehring

IPC: E01F009/00

CPC classification number: E01F9/70 ,  E01F9/654 ,  E01F9/688

Abstract: A safety delineator is provided which includes a conical body portion to which is attached one or more vertical panels. A new and improved handle feature permits easy and comfortable full hand gripping of the delineator and also prevents sticking and jamming together of a plurality of the delineators when they are stacked. The delineators may be stacked without removing the vertical panels, since each vertical panel is particularly designed to wrap around the conical body portion to which it is attached as another vertical delineator slides over it.

Abstract translation: 提供一种安全描绘器，其包括一个锥形主体部分，一个或多个垂直面板连接到该锥形主体部分。 新的和改进的手柄特征允许简单和舒适的全手抓握划线器，并且还可以防止多个划线器堆叠时的粘着和卡住在一起。 划线器可以堆叠而不移除垂直面板，因为每个垂直面板被特别设计成围绕其附接的圆锥体部分包围，因为另一个垂直划线器在其上滑动。

公开(公告)号：USD310642S

公开(公告)日：1990-09-18

申请号：US160087

申请日：1988-02-25

Applicant: Jack H. Kulp

Designer： Jack H. Kulp

公开(公告)号：US11699339B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17868201

申请日：2022-07-19

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Brent M. Kulp ,  Arthur Koroghlian ,  Bob L. Wielenga

IPC: G08B21/18

CPC classification number: G08B21/182

Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.

公开(公告)号：US11648897B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17577299

申请日：2022-01-17

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Ryan Selvius

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

CPC classification number: B60R19/26 ,  B60R19/24 ,  B60R2019/005 ,  B60R2019/1893

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：US11535993B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-27

申请号：US17071891

申请日：2020-10-15

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

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

IPC: 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：US20220358828A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17868201

申请日：2022-07-19

Applicant: TRAFFIX DEVICES, INC.

Inventor： Geoffrey B. Maus ,  Brent M. Kulp ,  Arthur Koroghlian ,  Bob L. Wielenga

IPC: G08B21/18

Abstract: An impact tracking system includes a sensor module that mounts to a fixed crash attenuator, sign, guardrail, or other roadway devices installed along a roadway. When the crash attenuator or other asset is impacted by an errant vehicle, the impact tracker, comprising a sensor system, senses and captures the impact data and sends an alert message to a remote receiver. The receiver may comprise known data receiving means, such as computers or phone systems, which may receive emails, text messages, photos, and the like in real or near real time. Received data may be analyzed, stored, and/or re-transmitted to additional receivers, which may include road authorities, such as transportation departments responsible for inspecting and repairing the impact attenuators.