# US 12,760,481 B2 · Vehicle mitigation system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,760,481 B2 - Document ID: US12760481B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/220,142 - Filed: 2023-07-10 - Published: 2024-03-14 - Granted: 2026-10-13 - Earliest claimed: 2022-09-08 - Assignees: Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC - Applicants: Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC - Inventors: Peter Duncan Whitford - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12760481B2 ## CPC - E01F 13/06: by swinging into open position about a {vertical or} horizontal axis parallel to the road direction, i.e. swinging gates - E01F 13/02: free-standing; {portable, e.g. for guarding open manholes (E01F9/688 takes precedence); Portable signs or signals specially adapted for fitting to portable barriers} - E01F 13/12: for forcibly arresting or disabling vehicles, e.g. spiked mats - E05C 1/04: with operating handle or equivalent member rigid with the bolt - E05C 3/06: with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the bolt - E05C 21/00: Arrangements or combinations of wing fastening, securing, or holding devices, not covered by a single preceding main group; {Locking kits} - E01F: ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE - E05C: BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS (latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, {B62D33/02}; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05F) ## Abstract A vehicle mitigation system includes a first portable barrier, a second portable barrier; and a gate assembly. The gate assembly includes a beam pivotally attached to the first portable barrier. The beam is capable of rotating between a closed position and an open position such that the beam remains substantially parallel to a surface on which the first and second portable barriers are positioned. The gate assembly includes at least one arrestor cable attached between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier such that the arrestor cable spans a distance between the first and second portable barriers. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A vehicle mitigation system, comprising: a first portable barrier; a second portable barrier; and a gate assembly comprising a beam pivotally attached to the first portable barrier, the beam capable of rotating between a closed position and an open position such that the beam remains substantially parallel to a surface on which the first and second portable barriers are positioned, the gate assembly comprises a net formed by a plurality of interconnected arrestor cables attached between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier such that the net spans a distance between the first and second portable barriers, wherein the plurality of interconnected arrestor cables comprises: a first main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier and disposed below the beam; a second main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier and disposed below and substantial parallel to the first main arrestor cable; a third main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier and disposed below and substantial parallel to the second main arrestor cable; the first main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a first hook coupled to an end of the first main arrestor cable; the second main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a second hook; and the third main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a third hook. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the gate assembly further comprises a caster configured to roll on the surface as the beam rotates between the closed and open positions. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the net is coupled to the beam such that the beam carries the net as the beam is moved between the open and closed positions. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of interconnected arrestor cables further comprises a first plurality of lateral arrestor cables, each lateral arrestor cable of the first plurality is coupled to at least the first main arrestor cable and the second main arrestor cable. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein the beam is connected to either or both of the first main arrestor cable and one of the lateral arrestor cables. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein the first main arrestor cable and the second main arrestor cable are substantially parallel to the beam. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, wherein the plurality of interconnected arrestor cables further comprises a second plurality of lateral arrestor cables, each lateral arrestor cable of the second plurality is coupled to at least the second main arrestor cable and the third main arrestor cable. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of interconnected arrestor cables further comprises a plurality of lateral arrestor cables, and wherein the lateral arrestor cables are coupled to the first main arrestor cable, the second main arrestor cable, and/or the third main arrestor cable. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the beam further comprises a plurality of beam sections, each beam section coupled to an adjacent beam section. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein: the beam further comprises at least one first beam section of a first size and at least one second beam section of a second size; the second size is smaller than the first size, allowing the second beam section to be received by an adjacent first beam section; and the first beam section is coupled to the adjacent second beam section. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the gate assembly further comprises an end support member coupled to the beam near an end of the beam nearest the second portable barrier. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The system of claim 11, wherein the gate assembly further comprises a caster coupled to the end support member and configured to roll on the surface as the beam rotates between the closed and open positions. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a shield coupled to one of the first portable barrier or the second portable barrier; wherein the shield includes indicia to communicate information to operators of vehicles or pedestrians in proximity to the vehicle mitigation system. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein: the first portable barrier further comprises: a first inner barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; a first outer barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; wherein the first inner barrier is rigidly coupled to the first outer barrier; the second portable barrier further comprises: a second inner barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; and a second outer barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; wherein the second inner barrier is rigidly coupled to the second outer barrier. ### Claim 15 A vehicle mitigation system, comprising: a first portable barrier; a second portable barrier; and a gate assembly comprising: a beam pivotally attached to the first portable barrier, the beam capable of rotating between a closed position and an open position such that the beam remains substantially parallel to a surface on which the first and second portable barriers are positioned; an arrestor net coupled to the beam such that the beam carries the arrestor net as the beam is moved between the open and closed positions, the arrestor net comprises: a first main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier; a second main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier; a third main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier; the first main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a first hook coupled to an end of the first main arrestor cable; the second main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a second hook; the third main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a third hook; a first plurality of lateral arrestor cables, each lateral arrestor cable of the first plurality is coupled to the first main arrestor cable and the second main arrestor cable; and a second plurality of lateral arrestor cables, each lateral arrestor cable of the second plurality is coupled to the second main arrestor cable and the third main arrestor cable; and an end support member coupled to the beam near an end of the beam nearest the second portable barrier. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The vehicle mitigation system of claim 15, wherein: the first portable barrier further comprises: a first inner barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; a first outer barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; wherein the first inner barrier is rigidly coupled to the first outer barrier; the second portable barrier further comprises: a second inner barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; and a second outer barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; wherein the second inner barrier is rigidly coupled to the second outer barrier. ### Claim 17 A method of slowing a vehicle, comprising: deploying a first portable barrier and a second portable barrier, the first and second portable barriers separated by a spacing distance; moving a gate assembly from an open position to a closed position, the gate assembly comprising a beam pivotally attached to the first portable barrier such that the beam remains substantially parallel to a surface on which the first and second portable barriers are positioned when rotated, the gate assembly further comprising an arrestor net coupled to the beam such that the beam carries the arrestor net as the beam is moved between the open and closed positions, wherein: the arrestor net comprises: a first main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier; a second main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier; a third main arrestor cable extending between the first portable barrier and the second portable barrier; the first main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a first hook coupled to an end of the first main arrestor cable; the second main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a second hook; and the third main arrestor cable is releasably coupled to the second portable barrier via a third hook; and attaching a portion of the arrestor net to the second portable barrier. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the arrestor net is also attached to the first portable barrier. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: disconnecting the portion of the arrestor net from the second portable barrier; and moving the gate assembly from the closed position to the open position. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein attaching a portion of the arrestor net to the second portable barrier further comprises: attaching the first main arrestor cable of the arrestor net to the second portable barrier; and attaching the second main arrestor cable of the arrestor net to the second portable barrier; wherein both the first main arrestor cable and the second main arrestor cable are also attached to the first portable barrier to span the spacing distance. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, further comprising: supporting an end of the beam opposite the pivotal attachment to the first portable barrier with a caster in contact with the surface; and while opening or closing the gate assembly, rolling the caster across the surface. ### Claim 22 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein: the first portable barrier further comprises: a first inner barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; a first outer barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; wherein the first inner barrier is rigidly coupled to the first outer barrier; the second portable barrier further comprises: a second inner barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; and a second outer barrier having a base plate and an upright member coupled to the base plate; wherein the second inner barrier is rigidly coupled to the second outer barrier.