Vertical transport systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7413057
APP PUB NO 20080173501A1
SERIAL NO

11555035

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The invention provides for a transport system and method of using the transport system. The transport system may include a transport track; and a platform assembly that transports along the transport track, the platform assembly including (1) a cargo platform; and (2) a pair of drive pinion trucks mounted on opposing sides of the cargo platform, each drive pinion truck engaged with the transport track for movement along the transport track. The drive pinion trucks may be provided with a leveling system to provide leveling of the cargo platform during operation.

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GENERAL DYNAMICS ARMAMENT AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTS128 LAKESIDE AVENUE BURLINGTON VT 05401

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  • 2006 Application Filing Year
  • B66B Class
  • 194 Applications Filed
  • 127 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 65.47 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Comeau, Kenneth A Williston, VT 1 5
Ellison, Jr Lloyd L Fletcher, VT 1 4
Hinkley, Robert C Milton, VT 8 707

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  • 4 Citation Count
  • B66B Class
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