Vertical transport systems and methods
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Aug 19, 2008
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Jul 24, 2008
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Oct 31, 2006
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Oct 31, 2005
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Abstract
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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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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GENERAL DYNAMICS ARMAMENT AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTS | 128 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
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Comeau, Kenneth A | Williston, VT | 1 | 5 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 5 | |||
Ellison, Jr Lloyd L | Fletcher, VT | 1 | 4 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 4 | |||
Hinkley, Robert C | Milton, VT | 8 | 707 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 707 |
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- 4 Citation Count
- B66B Class
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- 17 Age
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