Gate for barrier system and methods for the assembly and use thereof
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Feb 11, 2014
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Nov 10, 2011
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Apr 27, 2011
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Abstract
A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS INC | DALLAS TX |
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- 2011 Application Filing Year
- E01F Class
- 72 Applications Filed
- 59 Patents Issued To-Date
- 81.95 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Stephens, Barry D | Roseville, US | 16 | 490 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 490 | |||
Van, Brocklin Anthony R | Woodland, US | 1 | 9 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 9 | |||
Wilkinson, Douglas E | Auburn, US | 6 | 96 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 96 |
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- 8 Citation Count
- E01F Class
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