Patent ID: 7794172

Claim:
A system for arresting an impact of a vehicle attempting to cross a perimeter incorporating the system, comprising: first and second anchor columns, the anchor columns being spaced apart and secured below grade; at least one horizontal cable extending between the anchor columns, wherein ends of each the horizontal cable are affixed to the anchor columns; at least one support post disposed between the anchor columns, wherein the support post supports the at least one horizontal cable above grade; and an anchor cable secured below grade and having first and second free ends above grade, wherein at least one free end is movably connected to the horizontal cable at a location between the first and second anchor columns, wherein a mid section of the anchor cable between the first and second free ends is securely anchored below grade and where the first end form a first loop and the second end forms a second loop, wherein said at least one horizontal cable passes through at least one of said first and second loops.