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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 27, 1996
John P Marcotullio, Carbondale, IL (US);
David A Edmonds, Palm Harbor, FL (US);
Randel L Hoskins, Bothel, WA (US);
Primex Technologies, Inc., Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
There is disclosed a transportable device for non-destructively impeding the motion of a land vehicle travelling along a pathway. First and second telescoping devices located on either side of the pathway support a barrier. When the telescoping supports are compressed, the vehicles pass over the barrier unimpeded. When the telescoping supports are extended, the barrier impedes the motion of a land vehicle. At least one deceleration cable mechanically couples the barrier to a braking system. The braking system applies a continuous deceleration force to the vehicle of typically less than 2 g, bringing the vehicle to a stop without damaging either the vehicle or vehicle occupants.