Energy attenuating safety system

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Hartmann, Gary S (Department: 3671)

Road structure, process, or apparatus

Traffic steering device or barrier

C404S010000, C256S013100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07871220

ABSTRACT:
An energy absorbing system with one or more energy absorbing assemblies is provided to reduce or eliminate severity of a collision between a moving vehicle and a roadside hazard. The energy absorbing system may be installed adjacent various roadside hazards or may be installed on highway service equipment. One end of the system may face oncoming traffic. A collision by a motor vehicle with a sled assembly may result in shredding or rupturing of portions of an energy absorbing element to dissipate energy from the vehicle collision.

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