DAVID IEUAN LEWIS
Pilots at Hickory Holw Dr, Canfield, OH

License number
Ohio A1118870
Issued Date
Jul 2015
Expiration Date
Jul 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
503 Hickory Hollow Dr, Canfield, OH 44406

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Sheet-Metal Highway Guardrail System

US Patent:
6502805, Jan 7, 2003
Filed:
Jan 5, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/754096
Inventors:
David R. Lewis - Canfield OH 44406
William Atwood - Kosciusko MS 39090-0930
David A. Hubbell - Saranac Lake NY 12983
International Classification:
A01K 300
US Classification:
256 131, 256 1, 256DIG 5, 404 6
Abstract:
A highway guardrail system comprises a plurality of posts; a plurality of spacers attached to respective posts; and a rail attached to the spacers. The post comprises a tube formed from sheet material, including overlapping portions facing toward the highway when installed; and a plurality of connectors to join said overlapping portions together. The spacer comprises a member formed from sheet metal blank including a rail attachment portion, a post attachment portion and a bridge portion connecting said rail and post attachment portions. The rail attachment portions and the bridge portion form an acute angle in plan view; and the bridge portion is tapered from wide to narrow toward the post attachment portion. The rail is tubular formed from sheet metal, including a U-shaped member and a sheet metal plate both having overlapping portions; and a plurality of connectors to join said overlapping portions together.