Self-restoring crash cushions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9856616
APP PUB NO 20170016191A1
SERIAL NO

15124073

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A self-restoring crash cushion including multiple diaphragms spaced along a length direction of the cushion, an elongated track adapted to be anchored to the ground that extends along the length direction under the cushion, the diaphragms being mounted to the track in a manner in which they can slide along the track when impacted by a moving vehicle or when the cushion is being restored, and means for dissipating energy of the moving vehicle.

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  • THE UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cohen, Seth Birmingham, US 25 178
Littlefield, David Vestavia Hills, US 8 25
Schrum, Kevin Birmingham, US 2 3
Sicking, Dean Indian Springs Village, US 13 173
Walls, Kenneth Moody, US 6 14

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