US Patent Application No: 2011/0089,668

TOWABLE IMPACT ATTENUATOR

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Apr 21, 2011
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Dec 22, 2010
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12/976,210
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Abstract

A crash attenuator includes a crash cushion having a front end and a rear end, and a restraint element disposed adjacent the front end and capable of being coupled to a towing vehicle. The crash attenuator further includes at least one wheel supporting the crash cushion. The restraint element is operable between at least an impact condition and a non-impact condition.

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Inventor Name	Address	# of filed Patents	Total Citations
Buehler, Michael J	Manassas, VA	26	142
Eckert, Bret	Rocklin, CA	6	6
Welch, James B	Placerville, CA	19	208

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