A protective barrier includes a first rail receiving member, a second rail receiving member, a rail extending between the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member, the rail having ends received by the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member, and a strap system extending between the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member and through the rail, the strap system including a first strap retaining mechanism including a clamp for securing a first distal end of a strap within the protective barrier.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
A barrier includes a rail, extending along an axis of the barrier, and including a partition extending across the width of the rail and defining first and second cavities, the first cavity defined by a top of the rail and a top surface of the partition, and the second cavity defined by a bottom surface of the partition and a bottom of the rail including an opening for receiving a support leg. The rail includes a groove disposed within the second cavity and extending along the axis and configured for receiving an upper end of the support leg. The top and bottom include a first upper guide and a first lower guide, respectively. Both guides extend along the axis of the barrier. The rail further includes a first rigid plate having upper and lower ends, each being disposed within the first upper guide and the first lower guide, respectively.
E04F 19/02 - Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves
E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An apparatus includes a post having a first end and a second end, the post having a flange disposed at the first end, at least one anchor assembly, and a base assembly including an opening for receiving the first end of the post, and an anchoring region including at least one aperture for receiving the at least one anchor assembly, the base assembly having a shape that is bisectable by a line segment into a first region and a second region. The opening has a first centroid disposed in the first region and the anchoring region has a second centroid disposed in the second region.
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An apparatus includes a post having a first end and a second end, the post having a flange disposed at the first end, at least one anchor assembly, and a base assembly including an opening for receiving the first end of the post, and an anchoring region including at least one aperture for receiving the at least one anchor assembly, the base assembly having a shape that is bisectable by a line segment into a first region and a second region. The opening has a first centroid disposed in the first region and the anchoring region has a second centroid disposed in the second region.
E01F 9/658 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
A protective barrier (100) includes a rigid upright member including a post (110, 115), a fitting (130, 150) having a housing (131) with a first outer surface and a first inner surface. The housing (131) includes a first hole (133) extending from the first outer surface to the first inner surface; a first end, a second end and an inner chamber defined by the inner surface of the housing (131) and extending from the first end to the second end; the first end having a flange sized and shaped for attachment to an outer surface of the rigid upright (110, 115); at least one support member (132) disposed within the inner chamber and extending from the first end toward the second end of the housing (131), the support member (132) including a second hole (134). The protective barrier (100) also comprises a hollow rail (120) including a third end sized and shaped for being received within the inner chamber, the hollow plastic rail (120) including a third hole (121); and a fastener (122) extending through the first hole ((133), second hole (134) and third hole (121) such that the hollow plastic rail (120) is secured to the fitting (130, 150).
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E04H 17/14 - Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
A protective barrier includes a rigid upright member including a post, a fitting having a housing with a first outer surface and a first inner surface. The housing includes a first hole extending from the first outer surface to the first inner surface; a first end, a second end and an inner chamber defined by the inner surface of the housing and extending from the first end to the second end; the first end having a flange sized and shaped for attachment to an outer surface of the rigid upright; at least one support member disposed within the inner chamber and extending from the first end toward the second end of the housing, the support member including a second hole. The protective barrier also comprises a hollow rail including a third end sized and shaped for being received within the inner chamber, the hollow plastic rail including a third hole; and a fastener extending through the first hole, second hole and third hole such that the hollow plastic rail is secured to the fitting.
E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes
E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An apparatus comprises a signpost assembly that includes a sign holder, a signpost that supports the sign holder, and a base for receiving the signpost. The base engages the signpost at two locations along the signpost, thereby ensuring that the signpost is held vertically.
An apparatus comprises a stowable step including a mounting plate, a platform for supporting a load when the platform is in a deployed position in which the platform is perpendicular to the mounting plate, and a folding assembly that enables the platform to transition between the deployed position and a stowed position in which the platform is parallel to the mounting plate. The stowable step also includes a pedal assembly that enables a transition between the deployed position and the stowed position to be completed by a person's foot. When the pedal assembly is pressed, while the stowable step is in the deployed position, the folding assembly transitions out of the deployed position and when the pedal assembly is pressed, while the stowable step is in the stowed position, the folding assembly transitions out of the stowed position.
An apparatus comprises a stowable step including a mounting plate, a platform for supporting a load when the platform is in a deployed position in which the platform is perpendicular to the mounting plate, and a folding assembly that enables the platform to transition between the deployed position and a stowed position in which the platform is parallel to the mounting plate. The stowable step also includes a pedal assembly that enables a transition between the deployed position and the stowed position to be completed by a person's foot. When the pedal assembly is pressed, while the stowable step is in the deployed position, the folding assembly transitions out of the deployed position and when the pedal assembly is pressed, while the stowable step is in the stowed position, the folding assembly transitions out of the stowed position.
An apparatus includes an inner core including a metal tube with a flange attached to its distal end, an elastic bumper assembly configured to enclose the distal end of the inner core therein, and a number of anchor assemblies, each anchor assembly including a washer and an anchor. Each anchor assembly extends through the bumper assembly and the flange such that a portion of the bumper assembly is held captive between the washer of the anchor assembly and the flange.
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
An apparatus includes an inner core including a metal tube with a flange attached to its distal end, an elastic bumper assembly configured to enclose the distal end of the inner core therein, and a number of anchor assemblies, each anchor assembly including a washer and an anchor. Each anchor assembly extends through the bumper assembly and the flange such that a portion of the bumper assembly is held captive between the washer of the anchor assembly and the flange.
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/658 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
A protective barrier and a door frame protection system include a bar having an upper section having an outer dimension; a lower section having an inner dimension greater than the outer dimension of the upper section, the lower section configured to receive the upper section; and a shock absorber configured to be positioned within the lower section and around the upper section, the shock absorber having an outer dimension less than the inner dimension of the lower section and an inner dimension greater than the outer dimension of the upper section.
A post assembly has a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a hollow outer shell, an anchoring sub-assembly disposed at the proximal end for securing the post assembly to a surface, a core assembly disposed within the hollow outer shell. The core assembly includes a core tube, a rigid rod having a lower end mechanically coupled to the anchoring sub-assembly and extending along the longitudinal axis to an upper end, and an elastic member disposed around the upper end of the rigid rod, the elastic member configured to transfer forces incident on the hollow outer shell through the elastic member to the anchoring sub-assembly via the rigid rod
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
E04H 12/22 - Sockets or holders for poles or posts
A base for a guardrail includes a base body including a receptacle for receiving and securing a part of a railing and one or more wheels coupled to the base body. The one or more wheels are configured for transportation of the base.
A post assembly has a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a hollow outer shell, an anchoring sub-assembly disposed at the proximal end for securing the post assembly to a surface, a core assembly disposed within the hollow outer shell. The core assembly includes a core tube, a rigid rod having a lower end mechanically coupled to the anchoring sub-assembly and extending along the longitudinal axis to an upper end, and an elastic member disposed around the upper end of the rigid rod, the elastic member configured to transfer forces incident on the hollow outer shell through the elastic member to the anchoring sub-assembly via the rigid rod
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
E04H 12/00 - Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
E04H 12/34 - Arrangements for erecting or lowering towers, masts, poles, chimney stacks, or the like
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BARRIER INCLUDING STRAP WITH STRAP RETENTION MECHANISM
A protective barrier includes a first rail receiving member, a second rail receiving member, a rail extending between the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member, the rail having ends received by the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member, and a strap system extending between the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member and through the rail, the strap system including a first strap retaining mechanism including a clamp for securing a first distal end of a strap within the protective barrier.
E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
22.
BARRIER INCLUDING STRAP WITH STRAP RETENTION MECHANISM
A protective barrier includes a first rail receiving member, a second rail receiving member, a rail extending between the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member, the rail having ends received by the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member, and a strap system extending between the first rail receiving member and the second rail receiving member and through the rail, the strap system including a first strap retaining mechanism including a clamp for securing a first distal end of a strap within the protective barrier.
E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An apparatus includes a housing, a rotatable spool disposed within the housing, a belt at least partially wound onto the spool, a motorized retraction mechanism disposed within the housing, coupled to the spool, and configured cause rotation of the spool in a first direction for winding the belt onto the spool, and a tensioning mechanism disposed within the housing, coupled to the spool, and configured to prevent over-rotation of the spool in a second direction opposite the first direction while the belt is being dispensed from the spool.
A stanchion array includes stanchions having heads that store retractable belts. Some heads feature friction pads to resist circumferential movement during use. Others feature a bearing to reduce energy lost during the retraction process. In some cases, a stanchion has two sleeves that couple together. Such a stanchion accommodates two heads and thus permits deployment of two strap layers.
A protective barrier includes an angle bracket having a length extending from a first end to a second end of the protective barrier. The angle bracket includes a first elongate leg member having a first edge extending along the length of the angle bracket, the first elongate member having a first side configured to be mounted to a surface, a second elongate leg member extending along the length of the angle bracket and substantially perpendicular from the first elongate leg member, and an impact absorber extending from the first end to the second end of the protective barrier, the impact absorber being compressible and configured to be disposed on the angle bracket.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
A shelving assembly includes a frame having a number of sides, the frame configured to be affixed to a surface and a deck disposed on top of the frame. A first side is configured to absorb a force of impact of an object striking the first side of the frame while preventing deformation of the frame.
A barrier system may include an impact receiving post having a solid cross section. The impact receiving post may be bendable and may have a proximal end and a distal end. A foundation cage may be coupled to the proximal end of the impact receiving post. The foundation cage may be configured for installation beneath a ground surface.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
A bumper assembly includes an elongate shell formed of a wooden material and an elongate base. The elongate shell has an inner surface, an outer surface, a first shell edge, and a first flange protruding from the first shell edge in a direction toward the inner surface of the elongate shell. The elongate base includes a base body including a first base edge and a first latching element extending from the first base edge of the base body, the first latching element having a first inclined outer surface and a first shoulder. The elongate base is configured for insertion into the elongate shell with the first flange engaging the first shoulder of the first latching element.
B60R 19/03 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects characterised by material, e.g. composite
B60R 19/02 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects
B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
33.
BARRIER SYSTEM AND BARRIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION METHOD
A barrier system may include an impact receiving post having a sidewall defining an inner cavity. The impact receiving post may be bendable and may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a post length as measured from the proximal end to the distal end. An insert may be positionable within the inner cavity. The insert may have an insert proximal end, an insert distal end, and an insert length as measured from the insert proximal end to the insert distal end, the insert length being less than the post length. A foundation cage may be coupled to the proximal end of the impact receiving post. The foundation cage may include a plurality of members that form a three-dimensional lattice structure. The foundation cage may be configured for installation beneath a ground surface.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/623 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
34.
BARRIER SYSTEM AND BARRIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION METHOD
A barrier system may include an impact receiving post having a sidewall defining an inner cavity. The impact receiving post may be bendable and may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a post length as measured from the proximal end to the distal end. An insert may be positionable within the inner cavity. The insert may have an insert proximal end, an insert distal end, and an insert length as measured from the insert proximal end to the insert distal end, the insert length being less than the post length. A foundation cage may be coupled to the proximal end of the impact receiving post. The foundation cage may include a plurality of members that form a three-dimensional lattice structure. The foundation cage may be configured for installation beneath a ground surface.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/623 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
35.
Barrier system and barrier system installation method
Disclosed herein is a bollard system including an impact receiving post and a foundation cage. The impact receiving post includes an outer surface, a proximal end, and a distal end. The foundation cage defines a three-dimensional lattice structure. The foundation cage is coupled to the proximal end of the impact receiving post and is configured for installation in concrete beneath a ground surface. The foundation cage defines a recess to receive a proximal portion of the impact receiving post. The foundation cage includes a horizontal stop member at least partially extending across the recess and supporting the impact receiving post and preventing the impact receiving post from extending further into the foundation cage before the concrete sets.
E01F 9/65 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection with rotatable, swingable or adjustable signs or signals
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E01F 9/658 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing
E01F 9/623 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection
A protective barrier includes a first end piece configured to be anchored and secured to a surface, a second end piece configured to be anchored and secured to the surface, a rail extending between the first end piece and the second end piece, and a cable extending through the rail and having a first end attached to the end piece and a second end attached to the second end piece. The rail has a first end mechanically coupled to the first end piece and a second end mechanically coupled to the second end piece.
A monitoring system includes a storage device and a monitoring module. The monitoring module is configured to receive sensor data from a plurality of sensors installed on elements disposed in a facility, the sensor data characterizing an effect of physical impacts on the elements, store the sensor data in the storage device, and process the stored sensor data to generate information characterizing effects of the one or more physical impacts on the elements over time.
A protective barrier includes a first end piece including a first opening and a first anchoring member for securing the first end piece to a surface, a second end piece including a second opening and a second anchoring member for securing the second end piece to the surface, a rail extending between the first end piece and the second end piece, the rail having a first end disposed in the first opening of the first end piece and a second end disposed in the second opening of the second end piece, and a cable system including a first fastener coupled to the first anchoring member, a second fastener coupled to the second anchoring member, and a cable having a first end attached to the first fastener and a second attached to the second fastener, the cable extending from the first fastener, through the first opening, through the rail, through the second opening, and to the second fastener.
E04H 17/14 - Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
E01F 15/04 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of longitudinal beams or rigid strips
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
A barrier system may include an impact receiving post having a solid cross section. The impact receiving post may be bendable and may have a proximal end and a distal end. A foundation cage may be coupled to the proximal end of the impact receiving post. The foundation cage may be configured for installation beneath a ground surface.
E04H 17/14 - Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/623 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
40.
BARRIER SYSTEM AND BARRIER SYSTEM INSTALLATION METHOD
A barrier system may include an impact receiving post having a solid cross section. The impact receiving post may be bendable and may have a proximal end and a distal end. A foundation cage may be coupled to the proximal end of the impact receiving post. The foundation cage may be configured for installation beneath a ground surface.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/623 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E02D 27/42 - Foundations for poles, masts, or chimneys
A protective barrier includes a first end post including a first plastic outer cover, the first plastic outer cover including a first opening with a first pin-receiving socket formed therein, a second end post including a second plastic outer cover, the second plastic outer cover including a second opening with a second pin-receiving socket formed therein, a first hollow plastic rail including a first end disposed in the first opening of the first end post such that a first through hole in the first end is aligned with the first pin-receiving socket, and a second end disposed in the second opening of the second end post such that a second through hole in the second end is aligned with the second pin-receiving socket, a first pin extending through the first through hole in the first end of the hollow plastic rail, the first pin having a proximal end disposed in the first pin-receiving socket and a distal end disposed in a third pin-receiving socket, and a second pin extending through the second through hole in the second end of the hollow plastic rail, the second pin having a proximal end disposed in the second pin-receiving socket and a distal end disposed in a fourth pin-receiving socket.
A sign post assembly includes a core assembly. The core assembly includes an impact absorbing mechanism and an elongated post. The impact absorbing mechanism includes an anchoring plate including a through hole, and a first elastic impact absorber. The elongated post has a proximal end and a distal end. A flange is disposed at the distal end of the post and rests on a top surface of the first elastic impact absorber with the post extending through the through hole in anchoring plate. A dimension of an outer surface of the post is less than a dimension of an inner surface of the through hole and the flange has a peripheral shape that prevents the flange from passing through the through hole.
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
E01F 9/681 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by means for fixing for holding sign posts or the like the sign posts being fastened by removable means, e.g. screws or bolts
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
47.
SIGN POST ASSEMBLY WITH IMPACT ABSORBING MECHANISM
A sign post assembly includes a core assembly. The core assembly includes an impact absorbing mechanism and an elongated post. The impact absorbing mechanism includes an anchoring plate including a through hole, and a first elastic impact absorber. The elongated post has a proximal end and a distal end. A flange is disposed at the distal end of the post and rests on a top surface of the first elastic impact absorber with the post extending through the through hole in anchoring plate. A dimension of an outer surface of the post is less than a dimension of an inner surface of the through hole and the flange has a peripheral shape that prevents the flange from passing through the through hole.
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
A column protection apparatus includes a number of impact absorbing members, each impact absorbing member including a protrusion and a protrusion receiving opening. The protrusion of each impact absorption member is inserted into the protrusion receiving opening of another, different impact absorption member such that a column-receiving opening is formed through the impact absorbing members.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
E04C 3/36 - Columns; Pillars; Struts of a combination of two or more materials
A bumper assembly includes an elongate rigid shell formed of a metallic material and an elongate base. The elongate rigid shell includes an inner surface, an outer surface, a first shell edge, and a first flange protruding from the first shell edge in a direction toward the inner surface of the elongate rigid shell. The elongate base includes a base body including a first base edge and a first flexible latching element extending from the first base edge of the base body, the first flexible latching element including a first latching protrusion having a first inclined outer surface and a first shoulder. The elongate base is configured for insertion into the elongate rigid shell with the first flange compressing the first flexible latching element and engaging the first shoulder of the first latching protrusion.
A protective barrier includes a hollow plastic rail including first and second ends, a rounded metallic member disposed on the first end and a second metallic member disposed on the second end. The rounded metallic member includes a first opening for receiving the first end of the hollow plastic rail, a first anchoring mechanism for anchoring the rounded metallic member and the first end of the hollow plastic rail to a surface, and a rounded protrusion disposed on an outer surface of the rounded metallic member for receiving a force of impact and deflecting the force of impact away from the rounded metallic member. The second metallic member includes a second opening for receiving the second end of the hollow plastic rail and a second anchoring mechanism for anchoring the second metallic member and the second end of the hollow plastic rail to the surface.
E01F 13/02 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades free-standing
E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An impact absorbing barrier includes a plurality of posts and a plurality of rails. Each post of the plurality of posts includes an impact absorption mechanism. Each rail of the plurality of rails includes a first end coupled to a first post of the plurality of posts and a second end coupled to a second, different post of the plurality of posts. The coupling between the first end and the first post and the coupling between the second end and the second post cause at least some of a force of a collision on the first post to be transferred to the impact absorption mechanism of the second post.
A protective barrier includes a hollow plastic rail including first and second ends, a rounded metallic member disposed on the first end and a second metallic member disposed on the second end. The rounded metallic member includes a first opening for receiving the first end of the hollow plastic rail, a first anchoring mechanism for anchoring the rounded metallic member and the first end of the hollow plastic rail to a surface, and a rounded protrusion disposed on an outer surface of the rounded metallic member for receiving a force of impact and deflecting the force of impact away from the rounded metallic member. The second metallic member includes a second opening for receiving the second end of the hollow plastic rail and a second anchoring mechanism for anchoring the second metallic member and the second end of the hollow plastic rail to the surface.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An impact absorbing barrier includes a plurality of posts and a plurality of rails. Each post of the plurality of posts includes an impact absorption mechanism. Each rail of the plurality of rails includes a first end coupled to a first post of the plurality of posts and a second end coupled to a second, different post of the plurality of posts. The coupling between the first end and the first post and the coupling between the second end and the second post cause at least some of a force of a collision on the first post to be transferred to the impact absorption mechanism of the second post.
A protective barrier includes a hollow plastic rail including first and second ends, a rounded metallic member disposed on the first end and a second metallic member disposed on the second end. The rounded metallic member includes a first opening for receiving the first end of the hollow plastic rail, a first anchoring mechanism for anchoring the rounded metallic member and the first end of the hollow plastic rail to a surface, and a rounded protrusion disposed on an outer surface of the rounded metallic member for receiving a force of impact and deflecting the force of impact away from the rounded metallic member. The second metallic member includes a second opening for receiving the second end of the hollow plastic rail and a second anchoring mechanism for anchoring the second metallic member and the second end of the hollow plastic rail to the surface.
E01F 13/02 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades free-standing
E01F 15/02 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An impact absorbing barrier includes a plurality of posts and a plurality of rails. Each post of the plurality of posts includes an impact absorption mechanism. Each rail of the plurality of rails includes a first end coupled to a first post of the plurality of posts and a second end coupled to a second, different post of the plurality of posts. The coupling between the first end and the first post and the coupling between the second end and the second post cause at least some of a force of a collision on the first post to be transferred to the impact absorption mechanism of the second post.
A hand-held barrier apparatus for forming a barrier between surfaces a hand-held housing, a pliable longitudinal element, and a first connector. The longitudinal element is retractably extendable from the hand-held housing and includes a first coupling member supported on an end thereof. The first coupling member has a mating surface. The first connector is configured to be movably disposed on the longitudinal element. The first connector has a first mating surface configured for detachable connection with the mating surface of the first coupling member of the longitudinal element such that the longitudinal element forms a first loop upon detachable connection of the first connector with the first coupling member of the longitudinal element.
A barrier system is provided for fencing in or closing off a designated area. The barrier system includes a body including a longitudinal element extendable from the body to form a barrier between a first surface and a second surface. At least one coupling member is selectively connectable with the body between a first connection configuration such that the body is coupleable to the first surface or the second surface via the at least one coupling member and a second connection configuration such that the body is directly attachable to the first surface or the second surface. Systems and methods are disclosed.
A door frame protection apparatus includes a first upright bar having a first end and a second end, the first end being anchored to a surface at a first anchor point, a second upright bar having a third end and a fourth end, the third end being anchored to the surface at a second anchor point, an overhead crossbar coupled to the second end of the first upright bar and to the fourth end of the second upright bar, a first impact absorption member resting on the first anchor point and having the first upright bar extending therethrough, the first impact absorption member being rotatable about the first upright bar, and a second impact absorption member resting on the second anchor point and having the second upright bar extending therethrough, the second impact absorption member being rotatable about the second upright bar.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
An impact absorption apparatus includes a force transfer member including a base and a sidewall extending from the base, the base including an opening, a shock absorber disposed within the force transfer member and resting on the base, the shock absorber including a through hole, a plate disposed within the force transfer member and resting on the shock absorber, the plate including a through hole, and a fastener that extends through the base opening, the shock absorber through hole, and the plate through hole, the fastener including an end protruding from the base opening, the fastener end configured to secure the force transfer member to a support surface. The force transfer member is configured so that when an impact force is applied to the force transfer member, the force is transferred from force transfer member to the shock absorber.
E01F 9/00 - Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 9/019 - extensible, collapsible or pivotable (E01F 9/17, E01F 9/18 take precedence);;
A bollard comprises an elongate outer tubular cover, an elongate inner tubular core located within the outer tubular cover, a damper located at a lower end of the inner tubular core, and a washer arranged to locate the damper against the inner tubular core. The outer tubular cover and the inner tubular core are both substantially circular in horizontal cross-section and the outer tubular cover and the inner tubular core are not connected together. The bollard further comprises one or more bolts, each bolt passing through the washer, damper and inner tubular core and into the ground.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 9/017 - self-righting after deflection or displacement
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
A freestanding storage station includes a pair of spaced-apart, generally parallel side members and a roof that is supported by the side members. Each side member includes a cross bar, and at least one saddle-shaped, hollow ballast-receiving member that straddles the cross bar and rests on the ground. When filled with ballast, the ballast-receiving members serve to stabilize the storage station relative to the ground and enable the storage station to resist movement due to environmental winds or collision. The ballast-receiving members include a first ballast-receiving portion and a second ballast-receiving portion, and the ballast member straddles the cross bar such that the first ballast-receiving portion resides on an interior-facing side of the cross bar and the second ballast-receiving portion resides on an exterior-facing side of the cross bar.
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purpose; Buildings of the drive-in type
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
A freestanding storage station includes a pair of spaced-apart, generally parallel side members and a roof that is supported by the side members. Each side member includes a cross bar, and at least one saddle-shaped, hollow ballast-receiving member that straddles the cross bar and rests on the ground. When filled with ballast, the ballast-receiving members serve to stabilize the storage station relative to the ground and enable the storage station to resist movement due to environmental winds or collision. The ballast-receiving members include a first ballast-receiving portion and a second ballast-receiving portion, and the ballast member straddles the cross bar such that the first ballast-receiving portion resides on an interior-facing side of the cross bar and the second ballast-receiving portion resides on an exterior-facing side of the cross bar.
A47F 10/04 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for for self-service type systems, e.g. supermarkets for storing or handling self-service hand-carts or baskets
A freestanding storage station includes a pair of spaced-apart, generally parallel side members and a roof that is supported by the side members. Each side member includes a cross bar, and at least one saddle-shaped, hollow ballast-receiving member that straddles the cross bar and rests on the ground. When filled with ballast, the ballast-receiving members serve to stabilize the storage station relative to the ground and enable the storage station to resist movement due to environmental winds or collision. The ballast-receiving members include a first ballast-receiving portion and a second ballast-receiving portion, and the ballast member straddles the cross bar such that the first ballast-receiving portion resides on an interior-facing side of the cross bar and the second ballast-receiving portion resides on an exterior-facing side of the cross bar.
E04H 14/00 - Buildings for combinations of different purposes not covered by any single one of main groups of this subclass, e.g. for double purpose; Buildings of the drive-in type
B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels; Steering devices therefor; Equipment therefor
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Impact-absorbing anchoring assembly for protective barrier
A bollard assembly includes a bollard, and a load transfer member disposed in the bollard, and a shock absorber disposed within the load transfer member. A fastener extends through the load transfer member and shock absorber, and secures the bollard, load transfer member and shock absorber to a ground surface. The load transfer member adjoins the bollard so as to be disposed between the shock absorber and the bollard, and the load transfer member is configured so that when an impact force is applied to the bollard, the force is transferred from the bollard to the shock absorber via the load transfer member. The deflection is absorbed by the shock absorber so that the anchor remains undeformed and the ground remains undamaged. Moreover, due to the resilience of the shock absorber, the bollard and load transfer member are returned to a normal, upright orientation upon withdrawal of the impact load.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
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IMPACT-ABSORBING ANCHORING ASSEMBLY FOR PROTECTIVE BARRIER
A bollard assembly includes a bollard, and a load transfer member disposed in the bollard, and a shock absorber disposed within the load transfer member. A fastener extends through the load transfer member and shock absorber, and secures the bollard, load transfer member and shock absorber to a ground surface. The load transfer member adjoins the bollard so as to be disposed between the shock absorber and the bollard, and the load transfer member is configured so that when an impact force is applied to the bollard, the force is transferred from the bollard to the shock absorber via the load transfer member. The deflection is absorbed by the shock absorber so that the anchor remains undeformed and the ground remains undamaged. Moreover, due to the resilience of the shock absorber, the bollard and load transfer member are returned to a normal, upright orientation upon withdrawal of the impact load.
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
A bollard assembly is disclosed that includes an elongate hollow bollard having opposed first and second ends, a sidewall extending between the first and second ends, and through hole formed in the side wall. The assembly also includes a sleeve configured to receive and support a lower portion of the bollard, and a hollow cylindrical insert disposed within the lower end of the bollard. A pin protrudes outward from the insert sidewall, extends through the bollard through hole and engages the sleeve, whereby the assembly is retained in an assembled configuration. The bollard includes a prescribed breakaway line along which an upper portion of the bollard can be separated from the lower portion upon sufficient impact. Once the upper portion is broken away, the insert permits the lower portion of the bollard to be removed from the sleeve and replaced with a replacement bollard.
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
A plate-mounted bollard which includes an internal impact absorption mechanism that enables the bollard to absorb impact forces greater than conventional plate-mounted bollards. The bollard makes use of a force transfer process that shifts impact forces to areas better able to resiliently absorb the impact without causing damage to the bollard, the impact absorption mechanism, or the ground in which the bollard is installed. The impact absorption mechanism consists of an internal resilient core rod mounted at its proximal end to a base plate which is fixed to the ground. Impact forces are then transferred through an outer shell to the distal or upper end of the internal resilient core. With energy from the impact force being distributed along the maximum length of the resilient core rod, the rod flexes and the full length of the rod is utilized to absorb the impact energy.
A plate-mounted bollard which includes an internal impact absorption mechanism that enables the bollard to absorb impact forces greater than conventional plate- mounted bollards. The bollard makes use of a force transfer process that shifts impact forces to areas better able to resiliently absorb the impact without causing damage to the bollard, the impact absorption mechanism, or the ground in which the bollard is installed. The impact absorption mechanism consists of an internal resilient core rod mounted at its proximal end to a base plate which is fixed to the ground. Impact forces are then transferred through an outer shell to the distal or upper end of the internal resilient core. With energy from the impact force being distributed along the maximum length of the resilient core rod, the rod flexes and the full length of the rod is utilized to absorb the impact energy.
E01F 9/60 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs
E01F 9/627 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs characterised by form or by structural features, e.g. for enabling displacement or deflection self-righting after deflection or displacement
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
Portable chair apparatus includes a hollow, collapsible chair and a receptacle attached to the chair for containing the chair when it is in collapsed condition. An electrically operated air pump is used to alternatively inflate or deflate the chair.
A plate-mounted bollard which includes an internal impact absorption mechanism that enables the bollard to absorb impact forces greater than conventional plate-mounted bollards. The bollard makes use of a force transfer process that shifts impact forces to areas better able to resiliently absorb the impact without causing damage to the bollard, the impact absorption mechanism, or the ground in which the bollard is installed. The impact absorption mechanism consists of an internal resilient core rod mounted at its proximal end to a base plate which is fixed to the ground. Impact forces are then transferred through an outer shell to the distal or upper end of the internal resilient core. With energy from the impact force being distributed along the maximum length of the resilient core rod, the rod flexes and the full length of the rod is utilized to absorb the impact energy.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades
E01F 9/017 - self-righting after deflection or displacement
An adjustable bollard is formed of a rigid post body to absorb impact forces. At least two leg portions support the rigid post body. The distance dimension between the leg portions is adjustable to enable minor variations in the placement of the mounting holes into which the leg portions fit to install the bollard in the ground or floor.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
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Shopping cart with child carrier apparatus having a b-pillar restraint region
A shopping cart with child carrying apparatus suitable for storage and conveyance of a conventional capacity of food or other products can also transport and entertain at least one child. The shopping cart has at least one storage basket, as well as a child carrier coupled forward and external of the basket. The child carrier simulates a vehicle to provide a relatively easier shopping experience for the guardian and a more enjoyable shopping experience for the child. The child carrying apparatus includes a doorway having a B-pillar restraint region that restrains the child occupant from leaning out from the child carrying apparatus, while simultaneously providing a substantially unobstructed view sideways from the child carrying apparatus.
A bollard mounting system mounts a bollard body to a stationary post mounted in the floor or ground. The bollard mounting system includes a plurality of locking protrusions and a key protrusion coupled with or otherwise integral with the post. The bollard mounting system also includes a keyed collar disposed on the bollard body. When the bollard body and the keyed collar are positioned on the post, the locking protrusions and the key protrusion engage the keyed collar locking the bollard body onto the stationary post. Installation of the bollard body only requires sliding the bollard body with the keyed collar into place over the stationary post. The locking protrusions are not externally accessible and not externally visible after the bollard body is locked in position, which reduces the likelihood of theft or damage to the locking mechanism in an aesthetically desirable manner.
E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)
An adjustable bollard protects structures from collisions with objects and limits access to particular areas. The bollard includes a rigid post body and a leg structure secured to the rigid body. The leg structure includes at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid post body, where the two leg portions are separated by a predetermined distance. The bollard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body, the two leg portions, or both. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid post body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The bollard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
E01F 13/00 - Arrangements for obstructing or restricting traffic, e.g. gates, barricades
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
E01F 9/00 - Arrangement of road signs or traffic signals; Arrangements for enforcing caution
An adjustable bollard is formed of a rigid post body to absorb impact forces. At least two leg portions support the rigid post body. The distance dimension between the leg portions is adjustable to enable minor variations in the placement of the mounting holes into which the leg portions fit to install the bollard in the ground or floor.
A rigid corner guard protects a corner of a structure from collisions with objects. The corner guard includes a rigid body having a base, an upper end, and a wall extending between the base and the upper end that is configured to surround the corner of the structure. The corner guard also includes a leg structure secured to the rigid body including at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid body of the corner guard. The separation between the at least two leg portions is at a predetermined distance. The corner guard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The corner guard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
An adjustable bollard protects structures from collisions with objects and limits access to particular areas. The bollard includes a rigid post body and a leg structure secured to the rigid body. The leg structure includes at least two leg portions adapted to support the rigid post body, where the two leg portions are separated by a predetermined distance. The bollard further includes an adjustment mechanism coupled to the rigid body, the two leg portions, or both. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid post body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The bollard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
E01F 15/00 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact
A rigid corner guard protects a corner of a structure from collisions with objects. The corner guard includes a rigid body (12) having a base, an upper end, and a wall extending between the base and the upper end that is configured to surround the corner of the structure. The corner guard also includes a leg structure secured to the rigid body including at least two leg portions (14, 16) adapted to support the rigid body of the corner guard. The separation between the at least two leg portions is at a predetermined distance. The corner guard further includes an adjustment mechanism (40) coupled to the rigid body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The corner guard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
A rigid corner guard protects a corner of a structure from collisions with objects. The corner guard includes a rigid body (12) having a base, an upper end, and a wall extending between the base and the upper end that is configured to surround the corner of the structure. The corner guard also includes a leg structure secured to the rigid body including at least two leg portions (14, 16) adapted to support the rigid body of the corner guard. The separation between the at least two leg portions is at a predetermined distance. The corner guard further includes an adjustment mechanism (40) coupled to the rigid body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to apply a force to the rigid body to flex the rigid body to adjust the predetermined distance for installation of the at least two leg portions. The corner guard is constructed of material with sufficient strength and toughness to withstand collisions with heavier industrial type equipment.
E01F 15/14 - Safety arrangements for slowing, redirecting or stopping errant vehicles, e.g. guard posts or bollards; Arrangements for reducing damage to roadside structures due to vehicular impact specially adapted for local protection, e.g. for bridge piers, for traffic islands
83.
SHOPPING CART WITH CHILD CARRIER APPARATUS HAVING A B-PILLAR RESTRAINT REGION
A shopping cart with child carrying apparatus suitable for storage and conveyance of a conventional capacity of food or other products can also transport and entertain at least one child. The shopping cart has at least one storage basket, as well as a child carrier coupled forward and external of the basket. The child carrier simulates a vehicle to provide a relatively easier shopping experience for the guardian and a more enjoyable shopping experience for the child. The child carrying apparatus includes a doorway having a B-pillar restraint region that restrains the child occupant from leaning out from the child carrying apparatus, while simultaneously providing a substantially unobstructed view sideways from the child carrying apparatus.
A62B 3/00 - Devices or single parts for facilitating escape from buildings or the like, e.g. protection shields, protection screens; Portable devices for preventing smoke penetrating into distinct parts of buildings
84.
NESTABLE SHOPPING CART HAVING A CHILD SUPPORTING APPARATUS
A nestable shopping cart with child carrying apparatus suitable for storage and conveyance of a conventional capacity of food or other products can also transport and entertain at least one child. The nestable shopping cart has at least one storage basket, as well as a child carrier coupled forward and external of the basket. The child carrier simulates a vehicle to provide entertainment for the child passenger. The combined child carrier and storage basket forming the nestable shopping cart with child carrying apparatus are nestable within other similar nestable shopping carts with child carrying apparatuses to reduce storage space required when the carts are not in active use.
