CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/253,297 entitled “MOBILE BARRIER” filed October 7 , 2021 by the same inventor, all of which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety, for all purposes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates, generally, to mobile barriers. More specifically, it relates to mobile barriers configured to halt vehicles and control the movement of crowds.

2. Brief Description of the Prior Art

Barriers are used to help control the movement of crowds and vehicles. Most of the existing barriers are difficult to move and have limited functionality. For example, the mobile vehicle barrier described in U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2020/0217026 (published July 9, 2020) is configured such that “when a vehicle drives onto the vehicle barrier, the vehicle barrier may be tipped over in the direction of movement of the vehicle, and the vehicle jacks itself up on the tipped-over vehicle barrier.” This barrier however is designed to be carrier by a pair of shoulders located in a bottom section of a middle post. Unfortunately, this design requires a specially designed ‘key’ to allow a specialized custom built pallet jack in order to engage the shoulders on the post to move it. In addition, these shoulders provide a minimal contacting surface which results barrier being unstable when lifted, also allowing for the issue that a key needs to be located and kept close to the barrier for movement, creating an issue in emergency situations for rapid deployment or movement needs. During transportation this barrier has been shown to roll and pitch back and forth. The immense weight of the barrier combined with this unstable transportation creates a dangerous situation, which can be exacerbated when moving the barrier through crowds as is sometimes needed.

The vehicle barrier or the prior art is also unstable on non-flat surfaces, i.e., a cambered ground surface which means its performance in real world conditions allows for the barrier to ‘spin’ on a single high point on a road surface that the barrier sits on..

Another pitfall of the prior art vehicle barrier is that it was not designed to inconspicuously retain security accessories, while maintaining an ability to pierce the roadway or the ground when in the tipped-over state.

Finally, the prior art vehicle barrier was not configured to immobilize larger vehicles with maximum stopping effect, only using the tips of the barriers to engage in the roadway, whereas our barrier utilizes not only contact/sticking points with the roadway, but also with the vehicle itself. This is a critical security flaw because a terrorist ramming a vehicle barrier will continue to try to cause harm until the vehicle is immobilized.

Accordingly, what is needed is an improved mobile barrier. However, in view of the art considered as a whole at the time the present invention was made, it was not obvious to those of ordinary skill in the field of this invention how the shortcomings of the prior art could be overcome.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The long-standing but heretofore unfulfilled need, stated above, is now met by a novel and non- obvious invention disclosed and claimed herein. In an aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a mobile barrier for halting a vehicle. In an embodiment, the mobile barrier may comprise the following, including but not limited to: (a) a base having a first lifting channel and a second lifting channel therethrough, in which the base may comprise at least one flexible reinforcement member extending across at least a portion of a width and/or a length of the base and/or at least a portion of a width and/or a length of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel; and (b) at least one post configured to be affixed to a top surface of the base, such that the at least one post may comprise a free end configured to extend upwardly from the top surface of the base. In this embodiment, the first lifting channel may be disposed about a bottom surface of the base between a distal portion and a center portion the base and/or the second lifting channel may be disposed about the bottom surface of the base between a proximal portion and the center portion the base. In addition, the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may traverse the base perpendicular to a length of the base. In this embodiment, the free end of the at least one post may also comprise at least one tip edge, such that the at least one tip edge may be configured to pierce a ground surface when the mobile barrier is toppled.

In some embodiments, the mobile barrier may further comprise at least one stabilizer foot affixed to the bottom surface of the base, such that the at least one stabilizer foot may be to extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the base toward the ground surface. In this manner, the at least one stabilizer foot may also comprise at least a portion of a perimeter having a pointed edge, such that the portion of the perimeter may be configured to dig into the ground surface, preventing the base from translating across the ground surface, when a force is applied to the mobile barrier.

In some embodiments, the mobile barrier may further comprise at least one lifting channel cover configured to be removably coupled to the base. As such, the at least one lifting channel cover may be disposed about at least one opening of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel. In this manner, in these other embodiments, when the at least one channel cover is removably coupled to the base, a top surface of the at least one lifting channel cover may be flush with the top surface of the base. In some embodiments, the at least one lifting channel cover may be configured to detach from the at least one opening of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel when the mobile barrier begins to topple, such that an outer perimeter of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may be exposed.

In some embodiments, the outer perimeter of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may be configured to come to a pointed edge, such that when the vehicle applies the force to the mobile barrier, the mobile barrier may topple and/or the outer perimeter of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may pierce an underside of the vehicle. In this manner, the outer perimeter of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may lodge within the vehicle, anchoring the vehicle to the mobile barrier and/or preventing additional translation of the vehicle past the mobile barrier.

In some embodiments, the mobile barrier may further comprise a post cap configured to be selectively coupled to the free end of the at least one post. In these other embodiments, the post cap may be configured to cover the at least one tip edge, such that when the mobile barrier begins to topple, the post cap may be configured to detach from the free end of the at least one post, exposing the at least one tip edge of the at least one post.

Moreover, in some embodiments, the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may be configured to only receive a low profile prong of a low profile lifting mechanism. In some embodiments, the at least one post further comprises at least one channel, and/or in these other embodiments the at least one tip edge of the at least one post may be beveled. In some embodiments, the at least one post may be configured to pierce and/or dig into the ground surface at any point of impact and/or any angle of impact, as the mobile barrier is toppled. In some embodiments, the base and/or the at least one post may comprise an alloy having a high level of resonance and/or a high level of thermal conductivity, such that any energy transferred to the mobile barrier may be quickly dissipated throughout each aspect of the mobile barrier (e.g., the base and/or the at least one post) and/or into the environment (e.g., heat transfer).

Additionally, in another aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a mobile barrier for controlling a movement of a crowd. In an embodiment, the mobile barrier may comprise the following, including but not limited to: (a) a base having a first lifting channel and a second lifting channel therethrough, in which the base may comprise at least one flexible reinforcement member extending across at least a portion of a width and/or a length of the base and/or at least a portion of a width and/or a length of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel; and (b) at least one post configured to be affixed to a top surface of the base, in which the at least one post may comprise a free end configured to extend upwardly from the top surface of the base. In this embodiment, the first lifting channel may be disposed about a bottom surface of the base between a distal portion and a center portion the base, and the second lifting channel may be disposed about the bottom surface of the base between a proximal portion and the center portion the base. In addition, the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may traverse the base perpendicular to a length of the base. In this embodiment, the free end of the at least one post may also comprise at least one tip edge, where the at least one tip edge may be configured to pierce a ground surface when the mobile barrier is toppled. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the free end of the at least one post may comprise at least one channel disposed about at least a portion of a top surface of the free end.

In some embodiments, the mobile barrier may further comprise a pedestrian barrier, in which at least a portion of a distal end of the pedestrian barrier may be configured to be disposed within the at least one channel of the at least one post and/or at least a portion of a proximal end of the pedestrian barrier may be configured to be disposed within the at least one channel of at least one alternative post. In these other embodiments, the at least one channel may further comprise a receipt. As such, the portion of the pedestrian barrier disposed within the at least one channel may further comprise at least one aperture therethrough, in which the at least one aperture may be configured to provide an eyehole access to selectively couple to the receipt. Moreover, in these other embodiments, the eyehole may be configured to interconnect with a locking member, such that when the locking member interconnects with the eyehole selectively coupled to the receipt, via the at least one aperture, the pedestrian barrier may be immobilized relative to the at least one post and/or the at least one alternative post.

Finally, in another aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a mobile barrier for detecting a hazard within a designated area. In an embodiment, the mobile barrier may comprise the following, including but not limited to: (a) a base having a first lifting channel and a second lifting channel therethrough, in which the base may comprise at least one flexible reinforcement member extending across at least a portion of a width and/or a length of the base and/or at least a portion of a width and/or a length of the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel; (b) at least one post configured to be affixed to a top surface of the base, in which the at least one post may comprise a free end configured to extend upwardly from the top surface of the base; and (c) a post cap which may be configured to be selectively coupled to the free end of the at least one post. In this embodiment, the first lifting channel may be disposed about a bottom surface of the base between a distal portion and a center portion the base, and/or the second lifting channel may be disposed about the bottom surface of the base between a proximal portion and the center portion the base. In addition, the first lifting channel and/or the second lifting channel may traverse the base perpendicular to a length of the base. Moreover, the free end of the at least one post may also comprise at least one tip edge, the at least one tip edge configured to pierce a ground surface when the mobile barrier is toppled. In this embodiment, the post cap may further be configured to cover the at least one tip edge, such that when the mobile barrier begins to topple, the post cap may be configured to detach from the free end of the at least one post, exposing the at least one tip edge of the at least one post. In some embodiments, the post cap may further comprise an internal cavity, such that the internal cavity may comprise at least one opening on at least a portion of at least one surface of the post cap. In this manner, the mobile barrier may further comprise at least one sensor configured to be disposed within the internal cavity of the post cap, in which the at least one opening of the internal cavity may be configured to provide the at least one sensor an unobstructed ability to sense the designated area.

In some embodiments, the sensor may be a multi-gas sensor, a movement sensor, a radiation detection sensor, a radiological isotope identifier, an infrared spectrometer, a chemical gas detection sensor, an explosive detection sensor, and/or a combination of thereof.

In some embodiments, the base may further comprise at least one side connection aperture disposed about the distal portion and/or the proximal portion of the base. Accordingly, in these other embodiments, the at least one side connection aperture may be configured to selectively couple to at least one connection component, such that the at least one connection component may be configured to interlock the base of the mobile barrier to the base of at least one alternative barrier and/or a structure.

In some embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member may extend the majority of the width of the base. As such, the at least one reinforcement member and/or base may comprise of a non-inflexible material, such that the at least one reinforcement member and/or base may be configured to flex and/or bend when a force is applied to mobile barrier. Additionally, in these other embodiments, as the force is applied to mobile barrier, the at least one reinforcement member and/or base may be configured to flex, preventing breakage of mobile barrier at base and/or at least one post.

In some embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member may extend across a width of the base end of the at least one post. As such, in these other embodiments, when a force is applied to the at least one post (e.g., a vehicle striking the at least one post of mobile barrier), the at least one reinforcement member may be configured to flex. In this manner, the at least one reinforcement member and/or the base may also comprise a high resonance, such that the at least one reinforcement member and/or the base may vibrate and/or increase in temperature, when a force is applied to mobile barrier. In some embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member and/or the base may comprise a material with a high resonance disposed about at least one surface of the at least one reinforcement member and/or the base, including but not limited to copper, aluminum, and/or diamond.

In some embodiments, reinforcement member and/or base may comprise high thermal conductivity, such that heat may be quickly dissipated from mobile barrier into the surrounding environment. Additionally, in these embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member and/or base may be configured to emit a sound when a force is applied to any aspect of mobile barrier. Accordingly, the energy received by the force applied may be dissipated and/or expelled quickly from each aspect of mobile barrier.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the following detailed description, wherein only illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure are shown and described. As will be realized, the present disclosure is capable of other and different embodiments, and its several details are capable of modifications in various obvious respects, all without departing from the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not restrictive.

The invention accordingly comprises the features of construction, combination of elements, and arrangement of parts that will be exemplified in the disclosure set forth hereinafter and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a top view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a section B-B view of FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a section E view of FIG. 4.

FIG. 8 is a section A-A view of FIG. 4.

FIG. 9 is a top view of a mobile barrier with a lifting channel covers removed, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a top view of a lifting channel cover of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a side view of a lifting channel cover of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a lifting channel cover of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 14A - 14 B are a perspective view of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14A is a top perspective view of a mobile barrier having a highlighted section G view. FIG. 14B is a perspective view of section G of FIG. 14.

FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of a mobile barrier having at least one flag and at least one sign disposed about the mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of a mobile barrier having a post cap, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a front view of the mobile barrier of FIG. 16, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 18A - 18C are perspective views of a post cap of a mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18A is a bottom view of a post cap of a mobile barrier. FIG. 18B is a side view of a post cap of a mobile barrier. FIG. 18C is a perspective view of a post cap of a mobile barrier.

FIGS. 19A - 19B are perspective views of at least one mobile barrier selectively coupled to at least one alternative mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19A is perspective view a mobile barrier interconnected with at least one alternative mobile barrier having a highlighted section F. FIG. 19B is a perspective view of section F.

FIG. 20 is a top perspective view of an alternative mobile barrier, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 21 is a bottom perspective view of the mobile barrier of FIG. 20, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 22 is a top view of the mobile barrier of FIG. 20, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 23 is a front view of the mobile barrier of FIG. 20, having a highlighted section A-A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 24 is a bottom view of the mobile barrier of FIG. 20, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 25 is a section A-A view of FIG. 23. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part thereof, and within which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments by which the invention may be practiced. It is to be understood that one skilled in the art will recognize that other embodiments may be utilized, and it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Elements/components shown in diagrams are illustrative of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and are meant to avoid obscuring the disclosure. Any headings, used herein, are for organizational purposes only and shall not be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. Furthermore, the use of certain terms in various places in the specification, described herein, are for illustration and should not be construed as limiting.

Reference in the specification to “one embodiment,” “preferred embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or “embodiments” means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or function described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure and may be in more than one embodiment. The appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” “in embodiments,” “in alternative embodiments,” “in an alternative embodiment,” or “in some embodiments” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment or embodiments. The terms “include,” “including,” “comprise,” and “comprising” shall be understood to be open terms and any lists that follow are examples and not meant to be limited to the listed items.

Definitions:

As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the term “or” is generally employed in its sense including “and/or” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used herein, “about” means approximately or nearly and in the context of a numerical value or range set forth means ±15% of the numerical.

As used herein, the term “lifting mechanism” refers to any vehicle and/or device known in the art which may transport any material known in the art designed to be lifted and/or moved using at least one prong. The lifting mechanism may be a forklift, a pallet truck, a pallet jack, and/or a crane. For ease of reference, the exemplary embodiment described herein refers to a forklift, but this description should not be interpreted as exclusionary of other vehicles and/or devices.

As used herein, the term “locking member” refers to any component known in the art that is configured to selectively immobilize a pedestrian barrier relative to a mobile barrier and/or at least one post affixed to the mobile barrier. The locking member may be a biased component, a threaded screw, a padlock, a deadbolt, a latch, a switch, a bias pin, a stopper, a band, a clip, and/or a combination of thereof. For ease of reference, the exemplary embodiment described herein refers to a padlock, but this description should not be interpreted as exclusionary of other immobilizing components.

As used herein, the term “fastening component” refers to any device known in the art which may be used to fasten an apparatus to a surface. The fastening component may be a screw, a nail, a hook, a bolt, a rivet, an anchor, and/or a combination of thereof. For ease of reference, the exemplary embodiment described herein refers to a screw, but this description should not be interpreted as exclusionary of other fastening devices.

All numerical designations, including ranges, are approximations which are varied up or down by increments of 1.0, 0.1 , 0.01 or 0.001 as appropriate. It is to be understood, even if it is not always explicitly stated, that all numerical designations are preceded by the term “about”. It is also to be understood, even if it is not always explicitly stated, that the compounds and structures described herein are merely exemplary and that equivalents of such are known in the art and can be substituted for the compounds and structures explicitly stated herein.

Wherever the term “at least,” “greater than,” or “greater than or equal to” precedes the first numerical value in a series of two or more numerical values, the term “at least,” “greater than” or “greater than or equal to” applies to each of the numerical values in that series of numerical values. For example, greater than or equal to 1 , 2, or 3 is equivalent to greater than or equal to 1 , greater than or equal to 2, or greater than or equal to 3.

Wherever the term “no more than,” “less than,” or “less than or equal to” precedes the first numerical value in a series of two or more numerical values, the term “no more than,” “less than” or “less than or equal to” applies to each of the numerical values in that series of numerical values. For example, less than or equal to 1 , 2, or 3 is equivalent to less than or equal to 1 , less than or equal to 2, or less than or equal to 3.

Mobile Barrier:

The present invention includes a mobile barrier 100 having a base portion 102 and at least one elongated post 104 extending upwardly therefrom.

In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the base 102 may have an outer circumference defined by a pair of elongated edges and/or a pair of semi-circular edges. Additionally, the outer circumference of base 102 may generally have an ovoid shape. However, in some embodiments, base 102 may include the base 102 having a non-ovoid shape. In addition, in an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 - 2, the base may also be shaped to have an arch and/or a camber with a middle area of base 102 being higher than the outer edges of the circumference. As such, base 102 may be configured to aid in shedding water and/or may be configured to reduce the likelihood of at least one individual tripping over the edges of mobile barrier 100 when walking over base 102 and through the at least one post 104. Moreover, in an embodiment, mobile barrier 100 may comprise at least one side connection aperture 108 therethrough, such that the at least one side connection aperture 108 may be disposed about the edges of the circumference of base 102. In this embodiment, the at least one side connection aperture 108 may be configured to allow at least one fastening component to interconnect base 102 with the following, including but not limited to, at least one alternative mobile barrier 100, ajersey barrier, crowd control barrier, any barrier known in the art, any lifting mechanism known in the art (e.g., a forklift, a pallet truck, and/or a crane), a stanchion post, any stabilizing structure known in the art, and/or any support structure known in the art.

As depicted in FIG. 1 , FIG. 4, FIG. 8, FIG. 13, FIG. 14A, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, and FIG. 17, in an embodiment, the at least one post 104 may be configured to disposed about the higher central region of base 102. In this manner, at least one post 104 may be configured to extend upwardly from base 102, such that at least one post 104 may comprise a free end extending upwardly form base and a base end affixed to base 102. In this embodiment, each post 104 may be configured to extend upwardly in the same direction, such each of the plurality of posts 104 may be perpendicular to base 102. In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 , at least one post 104 may be configured to be centered between the two elongated edges of base 102 (e.g., a proximal portion and/or a distal portion) and/or may be configured to be equidistantly spaced about the width of base 102. In embodiments with an odd number of posts 104, at least the central post 104 may be configured to be disposed generally in the center portion (e.g., midpoint along the width) of base 102. In some embodiments, each post 104 may be configured to extend upwardly from base 102 in a specific direction, such that at least one post 104 is angular to base 102 and/or each post 104 extends in a direction unique to at least one alternative post 104.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, at least one post 104 may comprise at least one tip edge 110 configured to dig and/or lodge within a ground surface, the at least one tip edge 110 disposed about a free end of the at least one post 104, such that the at least one post 104 may pierce the ground surface at any angle and/or any point of impact. When a force is applied to mobile barrier 100, such that mobile barrier 100 may be flipped and/or toppled in the direction of the force applied, the at least one tip edge 110 may be configured to pierce and/or dig into the ground surface (e.g., asphalt, concrete, wood, dirt, and/or metal), as the force is applied to mobile barrier 100. In this manner, as the force is continually applied to mobile barrier 100 the at least one tip edge 110 of the at least one post 104, continually pierces into the ground surface. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the at least one tip edge 110 of at least one post 104 may be configured to increase a level of friction between the ground surface and mobile barrier 100, via the at least one tip edge 114 and/or at least one post 104 lodging within the ground surface, and/or may be configured to anchor at least one post 104 of mobile barrier 100 into the ground surface, such that mobile barrier 100 may maintain its initial toppled position and/or require substantial force to translate mobile barrier 100 from its initial toppled position.

In some embodiments, the at least one tip edge 110 of the at least one post 104 may be beveled. In some embodiments, the at least one post 104 may be temporarily affixed to base 102, such the at least one post 104 may be configured to selectively couple to base 102. In this manner, after a vehicle makes contact with the at least one post 104 and/or the at least one post 104 pierces the ground surface, the at least one post 104 may be decoupled and/or removed from base 102 such that at least one alternative post may be selectively coupled to base 102, replacing the at least one post 104. In addition, in some embodiments, the at least one tip edge 110 may be configured to pierce and dig into at least one alternative mobile barrier. For example, in an embodiment, when mobile barrier 100 is disposed in front of at least one alternative mobile barrier, as the vehicle impacts mobile barrier 100 and/or mobile barrier 100 topples over in the direction of the force applied toward the at least one alternative mobile barrier, the at least one tip edge 110 may be configured to pierce the base and/or the at least one post of the at least one alternative barrier. As such, the vehicle may then become interlocked with mobile barrier 100, as mobile barrier 100 becomes interlocked with the at least one alternative barrier, such that further movement of the vehicle is prevented.

Moreover, in embodiments, base 102 of mobile barrier 100 may also comprise at least one lifting channel 122. As such, as shown in FIGS. 1 - 2, in an embodiment, base 102 base may include a pair of lifting channels 122. In this embodiment, the lifting channels 122 may extend across 102 perpendicular to a length of base 102 (e.g., extend perpendicular to the elongated sides of base 102) and/or may be defined by at least one channel wall 154, which may be configured to extend downwardly in a vertical direction from the underside (e.g., bottom surface) of base 102. In this manner, the extension of lifting channels 122 perpendicular to the length of base 102 may create a larger and/or longer contact point between base 102 and at least one prong on a lifting mechanism in comparison to barriers known in the art. The longer contact point may greatly optimize and/or improve the stability of mobile barrier 100 when transporting mobile barrier 100, via the lifting mechanism.

Referring to FIGS. 1 - 2 and FIG. 5, in an embodiment, the at least one lifting channel 122 may also be configured to be disposed equidistant form a midline that separates base 102 into two equal halves. In this manner, the midline may also extend perpendicular to the length of base 102 and/or may be centered on the halfway point of the width of base 102. In this manner, the at least one lifting channel 122 may be disposed from each other at an offset distance with respect to the midline. Accordingly, the at least one lifting channel 122 may be configured to stabilize mobile barrier 100, such that a more stable contact point than seen in mobile barrier designs known in the art. Additionally, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may also be reinforced, via at least one reinforcement member 118 in order to ensure that base 102 may be able to handle any additional stresses required to lift mobile barrier 100 via the lifting mechanism. As shown in FIG. 2, in embodiments, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may include the at least one reinforcement member 118 extending across a width and/or a length of base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104. In addition, the at least one reinforcement member 118 may be configured to help distribute the weight and/or force impacting any aspect of mobile barrier 100 to other areas of base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104.

In embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the at least one reinforcement member 118 may extend the majority of the width and/or the length of base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104. As such, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may comprise of a non-inflexible material, such that the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may be configured to flex and/or bend when a force is applied to mobile barrier 100. In this manner, as the force is applied to mobile barrier 100, the at least one the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may be configured to flex, such that the force is dispersed throughout each aspect of mobile barrier 100, instead of one specific aspect (e.g., post 104 and/or base 102), preventing breakage of mobile barrier 100 at the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104. Accordingly, in these embodiments, a center of gravity of mobile barrier 100 may be lowered relative to base 102, with respect to the at least one post 104, due to the flexibility of the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104, thereby allowing an increase in energy dissipation throughout mobile barrier 100, optimizing a stoppage of the vehicle and/or device impacting mobile barrier 100.

Moreover, in embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may comprise a high resonance, such that when mobile barrier 100 may be hit with a force, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may be configured to vibrate and/or increase in temperature, dissipating and/or transferring the energy received by the applied force from mobile barrier 100 into the surrounding environment. In addition, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may comprise a high thermal conductivity, such that heat received by the applied force and/or in response to an increased vibration of the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may be quickly dissipated from mobile barrier 100 into the surrounding environment. Additionally, in these embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may be configured to emit a sound when a force is applied to any aspect of mobile barrier 100. Accordingly, the energy received by the force applied may be dissipated and/or expelled quickly from each aspect of mobile barrier 100. In some embodiments, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may comprise an alloy having a high level of resonance and/or a high level of thermal conductivity, such that any energy transferred to mobile barrier 100 may be quickly dissipated throughout each aspect of mobile barrier 100 (e.g., base 102 and/or the at least one post 104) and/or transferred into the environment (e.g., heat transfer).

Additionally, in embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5, the each of the lifting channels 122 may be disposed from each other in order to accommodate any lifting mechanism known in the art (e.g., forklift, pallet truck, and/or pallet jack). Likewise, in embodiments, the widths of lifting channels 122 may be designed to accommodate in order to accommodate any lifting mechanism known in the art. For example, in an embodiment, at least one lifting channels 122 may be disposed apart from at least one alternative lifting channel 122 comprising a range of at least 15 inches to at most 28 inches, encompassing every integer in between. Further, in this embodiment, lifting channels 122 may comprise a width having a range of at least 5 inches to at most 10 inches, encompassing every integer in between. In this manner, in some embodiments, at least one lifting channel 122 may include a width comprising a range of at least 4 to at most 6 inches, encompassing every integer in between. In addition, in some embodiments, at least one lifting channel 122 may have a width comprising the range of at least 4 to at most 8 inches, encompassing every integer in between.

As such, in an embodiment, the at least one lifting channel 122 may comprise a height of at most 3 inches. During testing of the barriers, each inch the height of the at least one channel wall 154 of at least one testing channel 122 was increased results in exponential increases in structural failure of mobile barrier 100. Moreover, mobile barrier 100 must maintain a minimum structural integrity, such that an impact of a vehicle, explosive, wind, and/or any force known in the art may be absorbed by mobile barrier 100 and/or at least one post 104 of mobile barrier 100 may be configured to pierce the ground surface to ultimately stop force from translating mobile barrier 100 from its initial position. In some embodiments, the at least one channel wall 154 of at least one lifting channel 122 may have a height of at most 2 inches. In some embodiments, the at least one channel wall 154 of at least one lifting channel 122 may have a height of at most 1 inch. Additionally, in these embodiments, base 102 may include at least one reinforcement member 118 proximate to the at least one lifting channel 122 in order to optimize the structural integrity of base 102 of mobile barrier 100.

Accordingly, in embodiments, base 102 of mobile barrier 100 may include the at least one lifting channel 122 having a reduced height, such that mobile barrier 100 may only be received and/or selectively coupled to a lifting mechanism comprising low profile prongs. As such, in these embodiments, because low profile lifting mechanisms are less common and/or more expensive than the standard lifting mechanism known in the art, it may be less likely that an unauthorized individual and/or entity may have a low-profile lifting mechanisms to move mobile barrier 100 in an unauthorized manner (e.g., an attempted theft of mobile barrier 100 by an individual). For reference, standard lifting mechanisms known in the art may comprise a prog height of about 3 inches. Therefore, in these embodiments, the height of the at least one channel wall 154 of the at least one lifting channel 122 may be at most 3 inches. In embodiments, the height of the at least one channel wall 154 of the at least one lifting channel 122 may be at most 2.5 inches. In some embodiments, the height of the at least one channel wall 154 of the at least one lifting channel 122 may comprise a range of at least 1 .5 inches to at most 2.5 inches.

Additionally, in embodiments, base 102 of mobile barrier 100 may comprise at least one lifting channel cover 106 for the at least one lifting channel 122. In this manner, as shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 3, FIG. 5, and FIGS. 10 - 17, in an embodiment, the at least one lifting channel cover 106 may be configured to fit into at least one slot at the front and back of the at least one lifting channel 122 disposed about base 102. As such, in this embodiment, the at least one lifting channel cover 106 may be configured to lock in place, via an input 128 of the at least one lifting channel cover 106, within the at least one slot and/or the at least one lifting channel cover 106 may be configured to be inconspicuously placed. In this manner, in order to remain inconspicuous and/or to reduce a risk of tripping individuals, in this embodiment, a top surface 126 of the at least one cover 106 may have a similar curvature as base 102, such that a seamless (e.g., flush) connection is made between top surface 126 of the at least one cover 106 and the top surface of base 102 as input 126 is positioned within at least one lifting channel 122 of base 102.

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 6 and FIGS. 10-12, in embodiments, the at least one lifting channel cover 106 may also include at least one foundational wall 130 which may be configured to extend downwardly, in the same manner and/or respect as the at least one channel wall 118 of at the at least one lifting channel 122 and/or base 102. In addition, in an embodiment, the at least one foundational wall 130 of at least one lifting channel cover 106 may also be configured to engage the ground surface, such that the at least one foundational wall 130 of at least one lifting channel cover 106 does not collapse when stepped on by an individual. Moreover, in this embodiment, the at least one lifting channel cover 106 and/or input 128 of the at least one lifting channel cover 106 may be configured to pivot downwardly, detach, and/or simply fall away from the at least one lifting channel 122 and/or base 102 if mobile barrier 100 is tipped and/or toppled over by any force known in the art.

As such, in embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9, the outer perimeter of the at least one lifting channel 122 may be configured to come to a pointed edge. Accordingly, in these embodiments, base 102 may be configured to lift the vehicle upward, relative to the ground surface, as the vehicle and/or device impacts mobile device 100. In this manner, as the vehicle and/or device is lifted upward relative to the ground surface by base 102, the outer perimeter of the at least one lifting channel 122 may be configured to pierce an undercarriage and/or a tire of a vehicle and/or device in order to further immobilize the vehicle and/or device. In some embodiments, when the pointed edge of the outer perimeter of the at least one lifting channel 122 is piercing the vehicle and/or device, the pointed edge may then be configured to securely lodge the outer perimeter of the at least one lifting channel 122, and, accordingly, base 102, within the vehicle and/or device, interlocking the vehicle and/or device and mobile barrier 100. In this manner, in these other embodiments, once the vehicle and/or device makes contact with mobile barrier 100, the vehicle and/or device may be inhibited from continuing movement through and/or over mobile barrier 100, forcing the vehicle and/or device to remain at the initial toppled position of mobile barrier 100.

In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. 17, base 102 may further comprise at least one stabilizer foot 114. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to extend downwardly from the underside of the base toward the ground surface. As such, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may create stability on the ground surface, such that mobile barrier 100 may be stable on both planar and non-planar ground surfaces. In some embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to adjust in height with respect to base 102, such that when mobile barrier 100 is disposed on a non-planar surface, mobile barrier 100 remains level with respect to a horizonal plane. Additionally, in embodiments, at least one stabilizer foot 114 of base 102 may also comprise at least one sharpened edge disposed about at least a portion of a perimeter of the at least one stabilizer foot 114. In this manner, in these embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be angular, such that the at least one sharpened edge may be configured to dig into the ground surface at any angle and/or any point of contact, preventing base 102 from translating when a force is applied to at least one aspect of mobile barrier 100, including but not limited to base 102 and/or at least one post 104.

In some embodiments, base 102 may further comprise a ground member configured to be temporarily affixed to base 102. The ground member being disposed about at least a portion of the bottom surface of base 102. As such, in these other embodiments, the ground member of base 102 may be configured to dig into the ground surface when base 102 is positioned on a ground surface, such that base 102 is immobilized relative to the ground surface and the designated area. Moreover, in some embodiments, at least one side connection aperture 108 may be configured to receive at least one fastening component to secure base 102 to the ground surface, such that the at least one fastening component may have access to secure base 102 to the ground surface. Accordingly, in these other embodiments, the fastening component may be configured to be temporarily affixed to at least a portion of base 102, such that when base 102 is positioned on the ground surface, the fastening mechanism may be removed from the portion of base 102 and disposed within side connection aperture 108, immobilizing base 102 relative to the ground surface. Furthermore, in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer foot 114 of base 102 may also comprise any adhesive known in the art (e.g., glue, tape, epoxy, polyurethane adhesive, and/or polyimide adhesive) disposed about at least a portion of the bottom surface of the at least one stabilizer foot 114. In this manner, when at least one stabilizer foot 114 makes contact with the ground surface, mobile barrier 100 may be prevented from sliding.

Accordingly, in these embodiments, once mobile device 100 is positioned on the ground surface, when the vehicle and/or device contacts mobile barrier 100, mobile barrier may be prevented from sliding across the ground surface, and instead may topple and/or tip over on at least one side of base 102. As such, the at least one post 104 may then be configured to dig into the ground surface at any angle and/or point of contact and/or the pointed edge of the outer perimeter of the at least one lifting channel 122 may be configured pierce the vehicle and/or device. Furthermore, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to raise base 102 of mobile barrier 100 off of the ground, such that rusting of base 102 and/or the ground surface surrounding base 102 may be prevented (e.g., avoiding pooling of water and/or any fluids known in the art from the ground surface surrounding base 102).

As depicted in FIG. 2, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, in an embodiment, at least one of stabilizer foot 114 may be spaced about the circumference of base 102 in order to create precise ground contact points. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4, and FIG. 5, may comprise four stabilizer feet 114, however any number of feet may be used to create a stable ground contact. In some embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to extend downwardly by at least 0.100 inches. In some embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to extend downwardly between a range of at least 0.100 inches to at most 0.300 inches, encompassing every integer in between. In these other embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be extended to a predetermined height before being disposed upon the ground surface, such that mobile barrier 100 may be level with respect to a horizontal plane on a non-planar ground surface and/or or planar ground surface. In some embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to extend or retract after positioning, via an authorized individual activating lever, switch, and/or any mechanism known in the art which may be used to extend or retract the at least one stabilizer foot 114, the mechanism being attached to mobile barrier 100.

In embodiments, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be disposed about the bottom surface (e.g., underside) of base 102, such that mobile barrier 100 may pivot toward the vehicle and/or device and/or self-adjust the elongated edge of base 102 toward the vehicle and/or device during an angular impact (e.g., diagonal impact relative to the elongated side of base 102). For example, in an embodiment, when the vehicle and/or device hits mobile barrier 100 at a diagonal angle, the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 may be configured to flex inwardly at the point of impact. As such, as the at least one reinforcement member 118, base 102, the at least one lifting channel 122, and/or the at least one post 104 flex inwardly at the point of impact, the at least one stabilizer foot 114 may be configured to pivot base 102 toward the vehicle and/or device. Additionally, in this embodiment, as the at least one post 104 flexes toward the point of impact, a center of mass of mobile barrier 100 may be configured to move toward the point of impact, such that a centripetal force may be applied to mobile barrier 100 (e.g., base 102 and/or at least one post 104), causing base 102 to pivot around at least one stabilizer foot 114. As such, the elongated edge of base 102 may then be perpendicular to the vehicle and/or device, such that the vehicle and/or device impacts mobile barrier 100 directly (e.g., the vehicle and/or device impacts a front of mobile barrier 100).

In embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, FIG. 9, and FIGS. 13 - 14A the free end of the at least one post 104 may further comprise a receipt 120. In this manner, in some embodiments, receipt 120 may be configured to selectively couple to an eyehole 132 and/or any other components known in the art which may be used in association with mobile barrier 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, receipt 120 may be configured to selectively couple to a flag, and/or a pole of a banner, such that at least one individual may notice mobile barrier 100 and/or the designated area in which mobile barrier 100 has been positioned. Furthermore, in some embodiments, receipt 120 of the at least one post 104 may be configured to selectively couple to a light, such that an individual, vehicle, and/or device may be notified of the position and/or location of mobile barrier 100 as it related to the ground surface and surrounding area. In these other embodiments, receipt 120 may be threaded.

As depicted in FIGS. 13 - 14B, in conjunction with FIG. 1 , in embodiments, the free ends of each post 104 of mobile barrier 100 may be identical in size, shape, and/or format. Accordingly, those free ends may include at least one channel 112 configured to extend in a direction generally parallel to the width and/or length of base 102. As shown in FIGS. 13 - 14B, the at least one channel 112 may also be configured to receive at least one pedestrian barrier 134 such as a chain, pole, and/or any barrier known in the art which may be used to prevent pedestrians from entering a specified area. In some embodiments, the at least one pedestrian barrier 134 may include eyehole receipts configured to receive eyeholes 134 of the at least one post 104 and/or in these other embodiments, allow at least one locking member 136 to pass through the eyehole 134 and secure pedestrian barrier 132 to the at least one post 104, within the at least one channel 112. Accordingly, in embodiments, at least one channel 112 of at least one post 104 may be configured to comprise at least two pedestrian barriers 134, such one pedestrian barrier 134 may be secured to at least one post 104 of mobile barrier 100 and/or at least one post of at least one alternative mobile barrier to the side and/or rear of mobile barrier 100. In embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 16 - 18C, the free end of the at least one post 104 of mobile barrier 100 may further comprise a post cap 142. Accordingly, in these embodiments post cap 142 may be configured to selectively couple with the free end of the at least one post 104. As such, the intended lower end of post cap 142 may comprise a shape configured to rest at least partially within the at least one channel 112 of the at least one post 104. Furthermore, post cap 142 may be configured to decouple from the free end of the at least one post 104 based on a predetermined of force applied to post cap 142. For example, in an embodiment, post cap 142 may be configured to decouple and/or detach from the free end of the at least one post when mobile barrier 100 topples over from a force impact and/or the at least one post 104 impacts the ground. However, in this embodiment, post cap 142 would not decouple and/or detach from the free end of the at least one post 104 if an individual made contact and/or pressed against post cap 142. In some embodiments, post cap 142 may comprise a weak and/or brittle material (e.g., plastic) in order to ensure that post cap 142 may easily detach and/or allow the at least one tip edge 110 of the at least one post 104 to pierce the ground surface when mobile barrier 100 is toppled over. In some embodiments, post cap 142 may comprise a high contrast and/or reflective color, such that an individual may recognize post cap 142 during the daytime, nighttime, and/or when a light is placed upon post cap 142.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 17 and FIGS. 18A - 18C, post cap 142 may comprise at least one internal cavity 144, such that the at least one internal cavity 144 may be configured to house at least one sensor, including but not limited to multi-gas sensors, movement sensors, radiation detection, radiological isotope identifier, infrared spectrometer, chemical gas detection, and/or explosive detection systems. In this manner, as shown in FIGS. 18A - 18C, post cap 142 may also include at least one various port and/or opening disposed in the top and/or sides of the caps to provide the sensors with an unobstructed ability to sense a designated area. For example, in an embodiment, when an individual walks within the designated area surrounding mobile barrier 100 comprising at least one chemical gas sensor, mobile barrier 100 may be configured to electronically communicate with an alarm, such that individuals in the surrounding area are notified of the present danger. As such, in this embodiment, once the at least one sensor detects chemical gas within the designated area, mobile barrier 100 may be configured to transmit an electronic signal (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Radio Wave) to at least one alarm system to transmit a notification indicative of the present danger of the chemical gas within the surrounding area. The alarm system may be configured to be disposed within the at least one internal cavity 144 of post cap 142 and/or mobile barrier 100 and/or may be a separate system with which mobile barrier 100 may be in electronic communication.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 17, post cap 142 may also include a receipt 146 for receiving eyehole 132 into the at least one post 104 and/or may include at least one aperture 150 therethrough, and/or post cap 142 may also include an aperture 150 therethrough for receiving pedestrian barrier 134, which may be configured to pass through eyehole 132. In these other embodiments, post cap 142 may also have at least one access door, such that an authorized individual may be able to access eyehole 132 and/or any component that may reside within post cap 142.

As shown in FIGS. 1 - 2, and FIGS. 19A - 19B, and referenced above, in embodiments, base 102 may comprise at least one side connection aperture 108. As such, in these embodiments, the base may also comprise at least one connection component 152 proximate the semicircular edges of the base. In some embodiments, the at least one side connection aperture 108 may be threaded. In this manner, by threading the at least one side connection aperture 108, the at least one side connection aperture 108 and/or at least one connection component 152 may be configured to enable at least one alternative mobile barriers to be linked and/or interlocked with mobile barrier 100, as needed, and/or be configured to be linked and/or interlocked with at least one alternative. For example, during a storm and/or hurricane, by linking and/or interlocking mobile barrier 100 to at least one alternative mobile barrier and/or structure, via at least one side connection aperture 108 and/or at least one connection component 152, mobile barrier 100 may successfully be used to direct and/or funnel individuals through a security point and/or designated area and/or provide a watertight seal between mobile barrier 100 and/or the at least one alternative mobile barrier and/or structure, preventing an influx of additional water within a security checkpoint and/or designated. In some embodiments, the at least one side connection aperture 108 may be configured to overlay at least one alternative side connection aperture of at least one alternative base of at least one alternative mobile barrier, such that the at least one side connection aperture 108 and the at least one alternative side connection aperture are flush. In this manner, the at least one side connection aperture 108 and the at least one alternative side connection aperture may be configured to receive at least one fastening mechanism, such that base 102 and the at least one alternative base may be temporarily affixed to the ground surface, immobilizing base 102 and the at least one alternative base relative to the ground surface.

Another aspect of the present disclosure is that mobile barrier 200 may include only one post 204. As shown in FIGS. 20 - 25, in embodiments, a compact mobile barrier 200 may be required to protect individuals in designated areas with limited spacing, including but not limited to pedestrian walkways, stadium entrances, embassies, and/or building entrances. As such, in these embodiments, mobile barrier 200 comprises a base 202, a post 204, at least one lifting channel 222, at least one channel cover 206, at least one tip edge 212, at least one side connection aperture 208, at least one channel 210, at least one stabilizing foot 214, at least one reinforcement member 218, at least one lifting channel wall 254, and/or receipt 226 comprising all features, additions, functions, and aspects as described in the multi-post mobile barrier 100, as described above and provided in FIGS. 1 - 19. Additionally, mobile barrier 200 may further comprise a post cap configured to selectively couple to the free end of post 204. As such, in these embodiments, the intended lower end of post cap may comprise a shape configured to rest at least partially within the at least one channel 210 of post 204. Furthermore, post cap may be configured to decouple from the free end of post 204 based on a predetermined of force applied to post cap. For example, in an embodiment, post cap may be configured to decouple and/or detach from the free end of post 204 when mobile barrier 200 topples over from a force impact and/or post 204 impacts the ground. However, in this embodiment, post cap would not decouple and/or detach from the free end of post 204 if an individual made contact and/or pressed against post cap. In some embodiments, post cap may comprise a weak and/or brittle material (e.g., plastic) in order to ensure that post cap may easily detach and/or allow the at least one tip edge 212 of post 204 to pierce the ground surface when mobile barrier 200 is toppled over. In some embodiments, post cap may comprise a high contrast and/or reflective color, such that an individual may recognize post cap during the daytime, nighttime, and/or when a light is placed upon post cap.

Additionally, post cap may comprise at least one internal cavity, such that the at least one internal cavity may be configured to house at least one sensor, including but not limited to multigas sensors, movement sensors, radiation detection, radiological isotope identifier, infrared spectrometer, chemical gas detection, and/or explosive detection systems. In this manner, post cap may also include at least one various port and/or opening disposed in the top and/or sides of the caps to provide the sensors with an unobstructed ability to sense the surrounding environment. For example, in an embodiment, when an individual walks within a designated area surrounding mobile barrier 200 comprising at least one chemical gas sensor, mobile barrier 200 may be configured to electronically communicate with an alarm, such that individuals in the surrounding area are notified of the present danger. As such, in this embodiment, once the at least one sensor detects chemical gas within the designated area, mobile barrier 100 may be configured to transmit an electronic signal (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Radio wave) to at least one alarm system to transmit a notification indicative of the present danger of the chemical gas within the surrounding area. The alarm system may be configured to be disposed within the at least one internal cavity of post cap and/or mobile barrier 200 and/or may be a separate system with which mobile barrier 200 may be in electronic communication.

Moreover, in some embodiments, mobile barrier 100, 200 may include greater than three posts 104, 204. Accordingly, in these other embodiments, all or part of mobile barrier 100, 200 may be coated in an antirust coating, such that fluids, wind, and/or any aspect known in the art to cause rusting may be prevented. In some embodiments, all or part of mobile barrier 100, 200 may be coated in at least one polyurethane and/or hybrid polyurea/polyurethane, in order to provide additional protection from any environment and/or fluids known in the art which may impact and/or be disposed about at least a portion of mobile barrier 100, 200. In some embodiments, at least a portion of mobile barrier 100, 200 may be coated in both an antirust coating and/or at least one polyurethane and/or hybrid polyurea/polyurethane coating and/or material. In this manner, the at least one coating disposed about at least a portion of mobile barrier 100, 200 may be configured to lessen the effects of the surrounding environment, rustinducing condition, and/or any condition known in the art which may affect the structural integrity and/or total rust percentage of mobile barrier 100, 200. As such, in these other embodiments, it may be ensured that mobile barrier 100, 200 may withstand the effects of the surrounding environment, rust-inducing condition, and/or any condition known in the art which may affect the structural integrity and/or total rust percentage of mobile barrier 100, 200 for a plurality of years, while mobile barrier 100, 200 is engaged and positioned within a designated area. In some embodiments, mobile barrier 100, 200 may comprise a ductile alloy material, such that mobile barrier 100, 200 may comprise a high degree of strength and/or flexibility as compared to the standard iron alloys used for mobile barriers currently known in the art.

The advantages set forth above, and those made apparent from the foregoing description, are efficiently attained. Since certain changes may be made in the above construction without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matters contained in the foregoing description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. To the extent publications and patents or patent applications incorporated by reference contradict the disclosure contained in the specification, the specification is intended to supersede and/or take precedence over any such contradictory material.

It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described, and all statements of the scope of the invention which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.