Bridges – Truss – Arrangement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Pezzuto, Robert E. (Department: 3671)
Bridges
Truss
Arrangement
C014S010000, C014S014000, C014S077100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06892409
ABSTRACT:
A bridge is provided with at least five segments connected in series. Each segment includes two opposed ends. The ends of adjacent segments are in pivoting connection with respect to each other. The bridge also comprises a plurality of cables. For each end of each segment, at least one cable extends between the end of the segment and at least one end of at least one other segment. The cables have sufficient sizes, such that when the segments are pivoted to an orientation which forms an upwardly bowed arch, each of the cables extends in a substantially straight line between the ends of the segments. In addition, the segments on the ends of the bridge may be pivoted toward each other to provide slack in the cables, which enables the segments to pivot with respect to each other to form a compact configuration.
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Carvajal Jazlyn L.
Frank Carl Peter
Kaup Jillian Marie
Washington Marc Ramsey
Parmelee Christopher L.
Pechhold Alexandra K.
Pezzuto Robert E.
Walker & Jocke LPA
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