IP Library Granted Patent US 12,509,831
Granted Patent B2
US 12,509,831 · App. 18/747,044 · Granted Dec 30, 2025

Barrier system

Inventor: Peter Whitford (Pasadena, CA)
Assignee: MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
E01F13/06E01F13/02
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Patent No.
US 12,509,831
App. No.
18/747,044
Granted
Dec 30, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A barrier system is configured to stop vehicular traffic. The barrier system has a beam gate arranged between a first barrier and a second barrier. The beam gate further comprises a hollow beam having beam first end and a beam second end. A beam cable is arranged through the beam along a beam central axis. A latch assembly has a cradle assembly that is joined to the first barrier and configured to house the beam in the cradle assembly. A pivot arm is joined to the beam and the second barrier, and further has a pivot arm joined to an axle and a counterweight housing. The counterweights arranged on the counterweight housing facilitate raising and lowering the beam in order to stop vehicular traffic.

Claims (54)

1 . A barrier system, configured to stop vehicular traffic, the barrier system comprising:

a beam gate, arranged between a first barrier and a second barrier, wherein the beam gate comprises a hollow beam having a beam first end and a beam second end;

a beam cable, arranged through the hollow beam along a beam central axis;

a latch assembly further comprising a cradle assembly, joined to the first barrier and configured to house the hollow beam in the cradle assembly; and

a pivot arm joined to the hollow beam and the second barrier;

wherein the hollow beam is configured to be raised and lowered in order to stop vehicular traffic; and

wherein the first barrier further comprises an end plate joined to a front plate with a gusset, a plurality of wheels, and a hauler connector.

2 . The barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the end plate is joined to the front plate at approximately a right angle with a plurality of lateral supports, a first horizontal support, and a second horizontal support.

3 . The barrier system of claim 2 , wherein the first barrier further comprises a first attachment plate and a second attachment plate, joined to the end plate.

4 . The barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the pivot arm is joined to an axle and a counterweight housing; and wherein counterweights arranged on the counterweight housing facilitate raising and lowering the hollow beam in order to stop vehicular traffic.

5 . The barrier system of claim 1 , wherein the latch assembly further comprises a locking pin assembly, and wherein the locking pin assembly comprises:

a handle joined to a pin; and

a first arm and a second arm, joined to the pin.

6 . The barrier system of claim 5 , wherein the cradle assembly further comprises a cradle having a back plate joined to an upper arm, a lower plate, a first extension, and a second extension, and wherein the locking pin assembly fits through the upper arm and into the lower plate with a spring between the second arm and the lower plate.

7 . A barrier system, configured to stop vehicular traffic, the barrier system comprising:

a beam gate, arranged between a first barrier and a second barrier, wherein the beam gate comprises a hollow beam having a beam first end and a beam second end;

a beam cable, arranged through the hollow beam along a beam central axis;

a latch assembly further comprising a cradle assembly, joined to the first barrier and configured to house the hollow beam in the cradle assembly, the latch assembly further comprising a locking pin assembly, the locking pin assembly comprising a handle joined to a pin, and a first arm and a second arm, joined to the pin;

a pivot arm assembly comprising a pivot arm and counterweights, the pivot arm joined to the hollow beam and the second barrier by an axle; and

wherein the counterweights facilitate raising and lowering the hollow beam in order to stop vehicular traffic.

8 . The barrier system of claim 7 , wherein an end plate is joined to a front plate at approximately a right angle with a plurality of lateral supports, a first horizontal support, and a second horizontal support.

9 . The barrier system of claim 8 , wherein the first barrier further comprises a first attachment plate and a second attachment plate, joined to the end plate.

10 . The barrier system of claim 9 , wherein the first barrier further comprises the end plate joined to the front plate with a gusset, a plurality of wheels, and a hauler connector.

11 . The barrier system of claim 7 , wherein the cradle assembly further comprises a cradle having a back plate joined to an upper arm, a lower plate, a first extension, and a second extension, and wherein the locking pin assembly fits through the upper arm and into the lower plate with a spring between the second arm and the lower plate.

12 . A barrier system, configured to stop vehicular traffic, the barrier system comprising:

a beam gate, arranged between a first barrier and a second barrier, wherein the beam gate comprises a hollow beam having a beam first end and a beam second end;

a beam cable, arranged through the hollow beam along a beam central axis;

a latch assembly further comprising a cradle assembly, joined to the first barrier and configured to house the hollow beam in the cradle assembly; and

a pivot arm assembly comprising a pivot arm and counterweights, the pivot arm joined to the hollow beam and the second barrier by an axle;

wherein the counterweights facilitate raising and lowering the hollow beam in order to stop vehicular traffic.

13 . The barrier system of claim 12 , wherein an end plate is joined to a front plate at approximately a right angle with a plurality of lateral supports, a first horizontal support, and a second horizontal support.

14 . The barrier system of claim 13 , wherein the first barrier further comprises a first attachment plate and a second attachment plate, joined to the end plate.

15 . The barrier system of claim 14 , wherein the latch assembly further comprises a locking pin assembly, and wherein the locking pin assembly further comprises:

a handle joined to a pin; and

a first arm and a second arm, joined to the pin.

16 . The barrier system of claim 13 , wherein the first barrier further comprises the end plate joined to the front plate with a gusset, a plurality of wheels, and a hauler connector.

17 . The barrier system of claim 12 , wherein the first barrier further comprises an end plate joined to a front plate with a gusset, a plurality of wheels, and a hauler connector.

18 . The barrier system of claim 12 , further comprising a locking pin assembly, wherein the locking pin assembly fits through the upper arm and into the lower plate with a spring between the second arm and the lower plate.

19 . The barrier system of claim 12 , wherein the pivot arm is joined to a counterweight housing, and wherein the counterweight housing comprises the counterweights.

20 . The barrier system of claim 12 , wherein the cradle assembly further comprises a cradle having a back plate joined to an upper arm, a lower plate, and at least one extension.

21 . A barrier system and hauler kit, comprising:

a barrier system configured to stop vehicular traffic, the barrier system comprising:

a beam gate, arranged between a first barrier and a second barrier, wherein the beam gate comprises a hollow beam having a beam first end and a beam second end;

a beam cable, arranged through the hollow beam along a beam central axis;

a latch assembly further comprising a cradle assembly, joined to the first barrier and configured to house the hollow beam in the cradle assembly; and

a pivot arm joined to the hollow beam and the second barrier;

wherein the hollow beam is configured to be raised and lowered in order to stop vehicular traffic; and

a barrier hauler comprising:

a hauler jack joined to a handle by a stem; and

a hauler axle coupled to a plurality of hauler wheels.

22 . The barrier system and hauler kit of claim 21 , wherein the first barrier further comprises a hauler storage portion configured to store the barrier hauler.

23 . The barrier system and hauler kit of claim 22 , wherein the hauler storage portion further comprises a storage pin.

24 . The barrier system and hauler kit of claim 21 , wherein the first barrier further comprises an end plate joined to a front plate with a gusset, and a plurality of barrier wheels.

25 . The barrier system and hauler kit of claim 21 , wherein the first barrier further comprises a hauler connector configured to connect with the barrier hauler.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 8, 2026
From: MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP LLC
To: CHICAGO ATLANTIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Reel/Frame 074605/0888 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 23, 2024
From: WHITFORD, PETER
To: MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 068666/0993 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 17035704 · Sep 29, 2020
Provisional Application 62880012 · Jul 29, 2019
Related Publication 20240337079A1 · Oct 10, 2024
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