# US 2016/0355387 A1 · Device for moving construction barrels > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2016/0355387 A1 - Document ID: US20160355387A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/176,593 - Filed: 2016-06-08 - Published: 2016-12-08 - Earliest claimed: 2015-06-08 - Assignees: K & S 5000 Holdings, LLC - Applicants: K & S 5000 Holdings, LLC - Inventors: Kyle Ruby - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160355387A1 ## CPC - B66F 19/00: Hoisting, lifting, hauling or pushing, not otherwise provided for - E01F 9/70: Storing, transporting, placing or retrieving portable devices - B66F: HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD ({invalid lifting devices A61G7/10; } mounting artificial islands on piles or like supports E02B17/00; scaffolding combined with lifting devices E04G1/22; lifting devices for sliding forms E04G11/24; lifting of buildings E04G23/06; shores or struts E04G25/00; lifts or other hoisting devices on ladders E06C7/12; props for mining E21D15/00) - E01F: ADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKE ## Abstract An apparatus removably attached to a vehicle for moving a plurality of traffic barrels. The apparatus includes a mounting device configured for removably attaching to the vehicle. The apparatus further includes a receiving device having a first end and a second end, wherein the receiving device is configured for attaching to the mounting device at the first end and at least one tube connecting to the second end of the receiving device. Each of the plurality of traffic barrels slide along the at least one tube into a desired position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus removably attached to a vehicle for moving a plurality of traffic barrels, comprising: a mounting device configured for removably attaching to the vehicle; a receiving device having a first end and a second end, said receiving device configured for attaching to the mounting device at the first end; and at least one tube connecting to the second end of the receiving device, whereby each of the plurality of traffic barrels slide along the at least one tube into a desired position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mounting device is configured to be adjusted for mounting to different types of vehicles. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of rollers are positioned on the at least one tube for aiding in sliding the plurality of traffic barrels into the desired position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of rollers are equally spaced along the at least one tube. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of rollers include two different types of rollers. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an extension hook is attached to an end of the at least one tube for capturing each of the plurality of traffic barrels. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a vertical pin is attached to a distal end of the extension hook. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one tube extends at an approximately forty-five degree angle. ### Claim 9 An apparatus for moving a plurality of traffic barrels, comprising: a mounting bracket; a receiving device configured for attaching to the mounting bracket; a connecting device configured for attaching to the receiving device; and a primary barrel moving tube configured to connect to the connecting device for moving the plurality of traffic barrels. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the mounting bracket has two parallel spaced horizontal bars. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the mounting bracket has a first pair of horizontal spacers corresponding to one of the parallel spaced horizontal bars and a second pair of horizontal spacers corresponding to a second one of the parallel spaced horizontal bars. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the first and second pair of horizontal spacers are configured to enable the device to be adjusted for mounting to different vehicles. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the mounting bracket has at least one vertical tube for connecting the two parallel spaced horizontal bars. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the receiving device has a plurality of bars extending outward in a direction perpendicular to the mounting bracket, said plurality of bars meeting at a connection point. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The apparatus according to claim 14, wherein a body shield is positioned on the receiving device above the connection point. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the connecting device has a first part connecting to the receiving device and a second part connecting to the tube. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the second part is a clevis fastener. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The apparatus according to claim 17, wherein the connecting device has a caster wheel. ### Claim 19 (depends on 9) A vehicle incorporating the apparatus of claim 9. ### Claim 20 A system for utilizing a vehicle to move traffic barrels from a first position to a second position, comprising: a mounting device configured for removably attaching to a front of the vehicle; an extension tube having a body with a curved hooked end and a plurality of rollers extending substantially along an entirety of the body; said extension tube configured for contacting the plurality of traffic barrels; whereby the curved hooked end of the extension tube engages one of the plurality of traffic barrels at the first position and the plurality of rollers slide the one of the plurality of traffic barrels along the body of the extension body into the second position.