Abstract:
A collapsible fence structure suited for recreational application such as baseball outfield fencing and the like, comprising a flexible, resilient, plastic fence mesh attached to fiber reinforced plastic support posts which are adapted to deflect under the weight of impact of an individual falling against the fence and being operable to immediately restore to an original, upright condition without causing injury to the individual or damage to the fence structure.
Abstract:
A highway delineator device comprising an elongate tube having a bottom end, a top end, an inside surface, and an outside surface, and configured for use as a highway delineator. The bottom end of the tube comprises means for connecting the tube to a base support in such a manner that the tube is in a vertical configuration, and the top end of the tube having at least three different cross-sections comprising (i) a top cross-section flattened together with opposing inside surfaces sealed together to fully close the top end of the tube and having opposing outside surface in parallel relationship for receiving a top edge of reflective material without curvature, (ii) an intermediate cross-section having an elongate gap extending between the opposing inside surfaces, said outside surfaces along the gap being slightly arcuate to provide a flattened surface for receiving a lower section of reflective material with moderate curvature, and (iii) a lower cross-section having a circular configuration. The flattened portion of the top of the delineator further comprises a reflective marker attached to its outside surface.
Abstract:
A channel structure for housing electrical wires and supporting glarefoil blades along a median barrier of a divided highway or other roadway. An elongate composite channel structure defines an interior channel and a flat exterior top support surface. The composite channel is attachable to the top of a median barrier to cover electrical streetlamp wiring extending along the top of the barrier. A series of glarefoil blades are attachable directly and individually to the flat top support surface so that the support surface is the only object which provides structural, stabilizing support for each of the glarefoil blades.
Abstract:
A device is provided preventing the transmission of sound, the device being fabricated of polymer composition and comprising a hollow core member formed of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resin, and at least outer member formed of unreinforced thermoplastic resin which is friction fit to the core member. The core member and outer members are preferably formed by pultrusion and extrusion, respectively. Adjacently disposed devices are connected together to form a fence-like barrier through which few or no sound waves are allowed to pass. This system is advantageously used to prevent sound waves emanating from a large transportation structure such as a highway, railroad track, or airport.
Abstract:
A tamper resistant sign for flush mounting to a wall or substantially flat surface comprises an elongate, one piece, extruded or pultruded frame. The frame has a back wall and a pair of ribs extending backwardly from respective lateral side edges of the back wall. A pair of open sided channels are positioned along the side edges of the frame. The open sides of the channels face each other and have a clear plastic faceplate positioned therebetween, with the opposite lateral sides of the faceplate being received longitudinally within the respective channels. Molded end caps are provided that seat firmly against the back wall and channel of the frame to close the opposite ends of the sign. The end caps fit securely and tightly in the channels and against the back wall of the frame.
Abstract:
A directional roadway delineator includes an elongate, tubular body having a frontal impact face and a rearward face. The tubular body has a lower section disposable at least partially below a surface of the roadway to secure the delineator below the roadway surface. The tubular body includes an upper section, extending upwardly from the lower section to provide a marker above the roadway surface. A pair of longitudinal slits are formed through opposite sides of the tubular body between the frontal face and rearward face in the lower section of the body to allow the delineator to: elastically flex rearwardly in response to a force applied to the frontal impact face; and return to a substantially vertical orientation upon removal of the applied force.
Abstract:
A sound absorbing device for use as a sound barrier. The device includes at least one elongated tubular member of fiber reinforced, thermosetting resin formed by pultrusion and having a hollow interior able to receive sound absorbing material. The hollow interior is filled with sound absorbing material including particulate, recycled polymer firmly compacted within and substantially filling the hollow interior of the tubular member.
Abstract:
A sound wall for placement along a roadside for reducing the transmission of sound from a traffic area wherein the sound wall comprises a plurality of stiff, resilient containment members respectfully configured with the channel configuration and having an enclosed channel volume and continuous open side. Each channel volume is filled with a composite composition of rubber chips and binder compressed within the channel and substantially filling the channel volume. These containment members are stacked in nesting relationship to form a wall structure, with the open side being oriented toward the traffic area.