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Cloaking System Using Optoelectronically Controlled Camouflage
A Cloaking System designed to operate in the visible light spectrum, utilizes optoelectronics and/or photonic components to conceal an object within it.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7690313 | Cableway system with a safety device A chairlift has chairs for conveying persons. The chairs may be detachably fastened to a haulage and conveying cable. A closing bar can be moved from a closed position into an open position and is mechanically connected by way of a Bowden cable or the like to a leve... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7408474 | Sensor damage indicator and method A damage indicator for indicating potential damage to a sensor. ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7404360 | Dynamically controllable, trolley brake A trolley for traveling along a cable. The trolley may include a frame having a first end, a second end, and a rail positioned between the first and second ends. A brake pad may connect to the frame. A sheave mount may also connect to the frame and include a sheave ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7299752 | Trolley retrieval system A trolley retrieval system for transporting or returning trolleys from a finish area back to a start area for traveling along a cable. The systems may include a cable held in suspension between the first and second supports. A retrieval line may be suspended in a cl... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7051920 | Mail retrieval system A mail retrieval system for allowing a user to limit exposure to the elements while retrieving mail. The mail retrieval system includes a support assembly extending between a curb and a house. A mail receiving member is coupled to the support assembly whereby the ma... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6550392 | Installation for the downhill transportation of passengers from a higher station to a lower station The installation enables the downhill transportation of passengers from a higher station to a lower station along a rail. Cars that are guided along the rail are equipped with the first of two interacting elements of an electromagnetic braking device, in ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6363858 | Transport device comprising at least one carriage or like vehicle circulating on a cable A transport device includes a vehicle on an elongated support element extending between a departure station and an arrival station, the departure station being located at a higher elevation than the arrival station. The arrival station includes at least o... | 04/02/2002 |
| 5120911 | Self-propelled cable-way unit riding upon a surface conduction cable A self-propelled member or carriage runs along a stationary surface-conducting cable formed of alternately disposed conducting and insulating turns. The carriage is provided with a rotor extending around the cable and having contacts in a conductive relat... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4915030 | Apparatus for conveying articles An apparatus for conveying articles in carrier cases between one location in a hospital to a second location is disclosed. A station with a control panel is located in each room in the hospital which is to be reached by the system. A main conveyance path ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4712486 | Aerial ropeway transport installation with the rope stopping to detach the cars in the terminal An aerial ropeway transport installation comprises cars coupled to the rope by detachable grips. On the line the cars run in groups but are widely spaced in order to spread the load. In the terminal the cars are uncoupled from the rope at a corresponding ... | 12/15/1987 |
