Patent classifications
E01F9/623
Traffic director and system and method for use thereof
A traffic director includes a distal end and a proximal end, two or more sides extending upward from the proximal end at an angle toward the distal end, a proximal notch disposed near the proximal end between two adjacent sides, and the proximal notch forms a first flexion point of the traffic director. The traffic director can further include one or more recessed channels formed in at least one of the two or more sides. The one or more recessed channels forms a second flexion point of the traffic director. The traffic director can further include a removable indicator sleeve having an advertisement or directional indicator printed thereon.
Refuse container support apparatus
Disclosed is a refuse container support apparatus including an elongated post member including a first end and a second end, with the first end disposed to support the second end above the ground, at least one foot member coupled to the post member between the first and second ends to at least partially support a refuse container above the ground, and at least one attachment bar to removably couple a refuse container to the post member from within the interior of a refuse container. The present general inventive concept can also include a substantially flat base member coupled to the post member's first end, a light in electrical communication with a solar panel disposed atop the post member, and a surround member coupled to the post member to receive and support a refuse container. The present general inventive concept can also include a fixed cover permanently attached to the surround member and a hinged gate member attached to the surround member to allow the refuse container to slide into and out of the surround member.
Refuse container support apparatus
Disclosed is a refuse container support apparatus including an elongated post member including a first end and a second end, with the first end disposed to support the second end above the ground, at least one foot member coupled to the post member between the first and second ends to at least partially support a refuse container above the ground, and at least one attachment bar to removably couple a refuse container to the post member from within the interior of a refuse container. The present general inventive concept can also include a substantially flat base member coupled to the post member's first end, a light in electrical communication with a solar panel disposed atop the post member, and a surround member coupled to the post member to receive and support a refuse container. The present general inventive concept can also include a fixed cover permanently attached to the surround member and a hinged gate member attached to the surround member to allow the refuse container to slide into and out of the surround member.
SAFETY BOLLARD
A safety bollard system for stopping a vehicle. The safety bollard system comprises a pipe, a beam, and one or more pieces of rebar. The pipe has an upper portion and a lower portion, with the lower portion of the pipe being secured in the ground and the upper portion extending from the surface of the ground. The lower portion of the pipe comprises an engagement section and a structure section, with the engagement section being positioned below the structure section. The engagement section can include one or more set of opposing apertures. The beam is housed inside of the pipe and extends from a bottom of the structure section and into the upper portion of the pipe. The one or more pieces of rebar can be inserted through the one or more set of opposing apertures, thereby securing the safety bollard system such that the vehicle stops upon impact.
SAFETY BOLLARD
A safety bollard system for stopping a vehicle. The safety bollard system comprises a pipe, a beam, and one or more pieces of rebar. The pipe has an upper portion and a lower portion, with the lower portion of the pipe being secured in the ground and the upper portion extending from the surface of the ground. The lower portion of the pipe comprises an engagement section and a structure section, with the engagement section being positioned below the structure section. The engagement section can include one or more set of opposing apertures. The beam is housed inside of the pipe and extends from a bottom of the structure section and into the upper portion of the pipe. The one or more pieces of rebar can be inserted through the one or more set of opposing apertures, thereby securing the safety bollard system such that the vehicle stops upon impact.
Post sleeve assembly
A post sleeve provides a substantially permanent base for supporting a post for a fence or sign, and from which one post can be removed and replaced with another post. The sleeve includes a concrete body that is poured on site, using a sleeve core prepositioned in the post hole, and around which wet concrete is poured. After the concrete is cured, the core is removed, leaving a post sleeve cavity configured to receive a post. The core can be rigid, or can include a flexible shell and stiffener. A preformed post sleeve top can be attached to the sleeve core and positioned therewith in the post hole, to become a permanent part of the post sleeve, once the concrete cures. A drain is attached to the core, and remains in the sleeve when the core is removed, and can be a percolation chamber, or passage extending below the sleeve.
Post sleeve assembly
A post sleeve provides a substantially permanent base for supporting a post for a fence or sign, and from which one post can be removed and replaced with another post. The sleeve includes a concrete body that is poured on site, using a sleeve core prepositioned in the post hole, and around which wet concrete is poured. After the concrete is cured, the core is removed, leaving a post sleeve cavity configured to receive a post. The core can be rigid, or can include a flexible shell and stiffener. A preformed post sleeve top can be attached to the sleeve core and positioned therewith in the post hole, to become a permanent part of the post sleeve, once the concrete cures. A drain is attached to the core, and remains in the sleeve when the core is removed, and can be a percolation chamber, or passage extending below the sleeve.
ULTRA-SHALLOW BOLLARD ASSEMBLY
Disclosed is a vehicle barrier, such as a bollard assembly, including a main body surrounding a post, wherein the main body is operable to be positioned below grade, and wherein the post is operable to extend above grade. The main body may include an upper plate including an opening to receive the post, a lower plate opposite the upper plate, and a plurality of support members extending between the upper plate and the lower plate, wherein two or more support members of the plurality of support members extend radially from a central axis extending through the post. The bollard assembly may further include a support assembly coupleable with the main body, wherein the support assembly includes at least one support bar insertable between the upper plate and the lower plate.
ULTRA-SHALLOW BOLLARD ASSEMBLY
Disclosed is a vehicle barrier, such as a bollard assembly, including a main body surrounding a post, wherein the main body is operable to be positioned below grade, and wherein the post is operable to extend above grade. The main body may include an upper plate including an opening to receive the post, a lower plate opposite the upper plate, and a plurality of support members extending between the upper plate and the lower plate, wherein two or more support members of the plurality of support members extend radially from a central axis extending through the post. The bollard assembly may further include a support assembly coupleable with the main body, wherein the support assembly includes at least one support bar insertable between the upper plate and the lower plate.
Traffic Director and System and Method for Use Thereof
A traffic director includes a distal end and a proximal end, two or more sides extending upward from the proximal end at an angle toward the distal end, a proximal notch disposed near the proximal end between two adjacent sides, and the proximal notch forms a first flexion point of the traffic director. The traffic director can further include one or more recessed channels formed in at least one of the two or more sides. The one or more recessed channels forms a second flexion point of the traffic director. The traffic director can further include a removable indicator sleeve having an advertisement or directional indicator printed thereon.