Tow device for automated guided vehicle
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Jul 25, 2023
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Nov 4, 2021
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to systems and methods of towing, hitching, and connecting devices. In particular, this disclosure relates to tow devices, hitches, and connections for towing item containers behind vehicles, both autonomous and manually guided.
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA #6443 WASHINGTON DC 20260-1135 |
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- 2021 Application Filing Year
- B60D Class
- 264 Applications Filed
- 169 Patents Issued To-Date
- 64.02 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bombaugh, Scott R | Burke, US | 51 | 948 |
# of filed Patents : 51 Total Citations : 948 | |||
Houston, Edward F | Bristow, US | 25 | 134 |
# of filed Patents : 25 Total Citations : 134 | |||
Shiu, Leung Man | Gaithersburg, US | 17 | 300 |
# of filed Patents : 17 Total Citations : 300 | |||
Taylor, Anthony B | Stafford, US | 8 | 81 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 81 |
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