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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 22, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2002
Jay A. Puckett, Laramie, WY (US);
Patrick S. Mcmanus, Cheyenne, WY (US);
Homer R. Hamilton, Iii, Gainesville, FL (US);
Jay A. Puckett, Laramie, WY (US);
Patrick S. McManus, Cheyenne, WY (US);
Homer R. Hamilton, III, Gainesville, FL (US);
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY (US);
Abstract
A mechanical damping system for a structure is provided. The mechanical damping system comprises a tubular impact frame secured to the structure. A support frame is secured to the structure with the support frame spaced from the impact frame. An elongated member is provided having a first end and a second end. The first end is secured within the support frame and the second end is free from connection and extends into the impact frame. At least one impact mass is secured to the second end of the elongated member, the impact mass movable within and contactable with the impact frame.