Michael Holden Light

US Patent:

20050178065, Aug 18, 2005

Filed:

Feb 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/777932

Inventors:

Joe Anderson - Knoxville TX, US
Michael Light - Knoxville TN, US
Victor Kaminsky - Knoxville TN, US
James Powers - Oak Ridge TN, US
Richard Schenk - Rockford TN, US

Assignee:

Performance Development Corporation - Oak Ridge TN

International Classification:

E01F013/00

US Classification:

049049000

Abstract:

An improved system for upgrading new and existing gates or barriers to provide improved crash barrier rating. This system comprises a reinforcing attachment to the gate or barrier and improved reinforced bollards with catch hooks to absorb the energy of impact. The reinforcing attachment is an arrangement of cable and structural members that provide for increased reinforcement by ensuring that the load is distributed on the cable to minimize the risk of breakthrough as a result of cable failure. The bollards have been improved by strengthening the catch hook attachments and adding reinforcement positioning elements to facilitate proper assembly.