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US 2005/0087732 A1Published application
Portable collapsible safety barrier
AssigneeFlex-Safe, Inc.
InventorBrent Short
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Abstract
A collapsible barrier system that is lightweight and meets existing safety regulations is disclosed. The barrier system has support members that are hinged to form a three dimensional structure. The structure may also have handles used in deployment and transportation of the barrier and vertical posts that support a web providing both additional structure as well as a message medium. The system can be used in a variety of temporary barrier applications both indoors and outdoors and may be enhanced with audio and/or illuminated signals.
Claims21
A barrier comprising:
- a. A first side, said first side being expandable and contractible in length and having a top and a bottom,
- b. A second side, said second side being expandable and contractible in length and having a top and a bottom, wherein said top of said second side is pivotally connected to said top of said first side to allow expansion and contraction in width to form a base of said barrier.
A barrier comprising:
- a. A first side, said first side comprising a series of paired poles, being expandable and contractible in length by a scissoring action and having a top, a bottom, and an end pole wherein said one end pole is a telescoping end pole,
- b. A second side, said second comprising a second series of paired poles, being expandable and contractible in length by a scissoring action and having a top and a bottom, wherein said top of said second side is pivotally connected to said top of said first side to allow expansion and contraction in width to form a base of said barrier,
- c. means for securing said barrier in a collapsed position,
- d. means of connecting said barrier to a second barrier,
- e. a banner and at least two extensions connected by angle adapters to the top of at least two of said first series of paired poles for supporting said banner, wherein said banner acts to limit expansion in length of said barrier,
- f. access to at least one of said paired poles to accept a rod for weight,
- g. a collapsible brace between said first side and said second side, said collapsible brace having a central locking hinge with two pivots,
- h. a compression spring for urging expansion of the width of said base, and
- i. at least one handle located on said first side.
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