Road structure – process – or apparatus – Traffic steering device or barrier
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Hartmann, Gary S. (Department: 3671)
Road structure, process, or apparatus
Traffic steering device or barrier
C404S010000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07037029
ABSTRACT:
A crash cushion including a side portion extending in a longitudinal direction and having an outer surface defined at least in part by a plurality of convex cambered portions. At least one deflector skin has an inner surface, an outer surface, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The deflector skin is mounted to the outer surface of the side portion in an overlying relationship with at least one of the convex cambered portions.
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Buehler Michael J.
Welch James B.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
Hartmann Gary S.
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