James G Powers

US Patent:

7121041, Oct 17, 2006

Filed:

Feb 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/777932

Inventors:

Joe W. Anderson - Knoxville TN, US
Michael W. Light - Knoxville TN, US
Victor J. Kaminsky - Knoxville TN, US
James Powers - Oak Ridge TN, US
Richard W. Schenk - Rockford TN, US

Assignee:

Performance Development Corporation - Oak Ridge TN

International Classification:

E01F 13/00

US Classification:

49 49, 256 73, 404 6

Abstract:

A system for upgrading new and existing gates or barriers to provide improved crash barrier rating. This system comprises a reinforcing attachment to the gate or barrier and improved reinforced bollards with catch hooks to absorb the energy of impact from a vehicle. The reinforcing attachment is an arrangement of cable and structural members that provide for increased reinforcement by ensuring that the load is distributed on the cable to minimize the risk of breakthrough as a result of cable failure. The bollards have been improved by strengthening the catch hook attachments and adding reinforcement positioning elements to facilitate proper assembly.

US Patent:

8033053, Oct 11, 2011

Filed:

Jan 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/341310

Inventors:

Joe W. Anderson - Knoxville TN, US
Victor J. Kaminsky - Knoxville TN, US
Douglas J. Hornstra - Knoxville TN, US
Michael W. Light - Knoxville TN, US
James C. Powers - Oak Ridge TN, US
Richard W. Schenk - Rockford TN, US

Assignee:

Performance Development Corporation - Oak Ridge TN

International Classification:

E01F 13/00

US Classification:

49 49, 404 6, 49381

Abstract:

A security barrier apparatus which may be used in conjunction with an existing security gate or may be used as a stand-alone security barrier gate. The system uses a passive restraining device comprising a bollard having at least one catch horn extending therefrom which engages a corresponding structure on the gate to restrain the gate when impacted.