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Maurice E. Bronstad0
Date of Patent
February 15, 2005
0Patent Application Number
104557100
Date Filed
June 5, 2003
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A crash cushion having a plurality of beams extending substantially parallel to one another. One end of the crash cushion may be slidably coupled with one end of a traffic barrier. Another end of the crash cushion faces oncoming traffic. A plurality of support posts are coupled to and support the plurality of beams. Forceful impact of a vehicle with the end of the crash cushion facing oncoming traffic results in energy absorption during telescoping of the beams relative to the traffic barrier. A method of manufacturing crash cushions and other energy absorbing devices is provided.
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