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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104129 | Open and close apparatus for a shelter of a boarding bridge An open and close apparatus for a shelter of a boarding bridge includes at least one extension arm means provided on the portal frame, each extension arm means comprising: an upper arm having one end pivotally coupled with a column of the portal frame; a lower arm h... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8091166 | Extendable cover for walkways for accessing aircraft The invention relates to an extendable cover for walkways for accessing aircraft, especially for the connection between the rotunda and the tunnel of a walkway, which is formed by at least two telescopically coupled casings (9 and 10) which are linked ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8074315 | Connecting portion for boarding bridge and boarding bridge It is provided a connecting portion for a boarding bridge that eliminates the level difference between the doorway portion of the aircraft and the passage, reduces the anxiety of the passengers, and can be raised and lowered smoothly. A passage (27) is formed... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8069518 | Boarding bridge, boarding bridge system, and method for mounting the boarding bridge A boarding bridge includes a rotunda connected to a terminal building and rotatable around a vertical axis thereof; an extendable tunnel section connected to the rotunda at one end thereof; and a cab connected to the other end of the tunnel section and rotatable aro... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7979937 | Boarding bridge It is an object to provide a boarding bridge that can guide passengers to a predetermined gangway at the distal end and in which safety can be improved. A boarding bridge is provided which includes a proximal-end tunnel and a distal-end tunnel telescopically fitted ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7900307 | Boarding bridge It is an object to provide a boarding bridge in which differences in level are eliminated between walkway portions of adjacent gangway units so that falling or the like of passengers can be prevented. A boarding bridge is provided in which a proximal-end tunnel and ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7836536 | Vehicle for passenger entry and exit A floor section is formed at the rear of a vehicle body, at one side of the vehicle body. A lifting floor device having a floor body lifted and lowered by a lifting drive device is placed above the vehicle body. The floor body has a cutout at the left side of the fl... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7743445 | Auxiliary supporting unit, boarding bridge with the same and method for improving stability of the boarding bridge by using the same The present invention relates to an auxiliary supporting unit for a boarding bridge, a boarding bridge with the same and method for improving stability of boarding bridge. The auxiliary supporting unit includes a leg support which can be driven to extend and retract... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7690065 | Aircraft boarding bridge or aircraft boarding stairs The subject matter of the invention is an aircraft boarding bridge or aircraft boarding stairs with a gangway bottom plate (30), said aircraft boarding bridge or said aircraft boarding stairs comprising a bellows (1), more specifically a U-shaped bello... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7669271 | Data and energy transmission system for passenger boarding bridges for airplanes The invention relates to a data and energy transmission system for telescopic boarding bridges with an inner section (2) joined to a first structure (4) and an outer section (3) connected to a second structure (5). The system has conducto... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7669270 | System and method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge A method of aligning one end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft includes a step of parking the aircraft within a parking space that is defined adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. An imager disposed aboard the aircraft is used for sca... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7669269 | System and method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge A method of aligning one end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft includes a step of parking the aircraft within a parking space that is defined adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. Human intelligible information visually displayed prox... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7603735 | System and method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge A method for wireless communication between an aircraft and a passenger boarding bridge includes assigning an aircraft to a parking space adjacent to the passenger boarding bridge. The aircraft includes a signal-transmitting module for use in automated bridge alignm... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7603737 | Passenger boarding bridge alignment system and method therefor In a method for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge with a doorway of an aircraft, a first sensor disposed aboard the aircraft is used for sensing first information relating to a current bridge alignment operation and a second sensor dis... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7603736 | Method for aligning a plurality of passenger boarding bridges A system is provided for aligning a first passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a first doorway of an aircraft and for aligning a second passenger boarding bridge tunnel section with a second doorway of the aircraft includes. The system includes a sensor for... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7596825 | Method and apparatus for connecting a passenger bridge to an aircraft A method and apparatus for connecting the outer end of a telescopically extendable passenger bridge to an aircraft door aft of the wing. An inner part of the bridge is connected to a terminal building by a rotunda, and the outer part of the bridge carries a cabin fo... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7596826 | Device for passenger bridges for aircraft A cabin for a passenger bridge for the enplaning and deplaning of passengers. The passenger bridge has the form of a tunnel and the cabin is at its outer free end. The bridge can be maneuvered relative to the ground and to the airplane such that the cabin can be doc... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7458122 | Automated passenger boarding bridge alignment system and method with manual identification of aircraft doorway position A system for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway along a lateral surface of an aircraft includes an imager disposed at a location that is remote from the aircraft for capturing an image of a portion of the lateral surface of... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7428765 | Passenger boarding bridge stabilizing apparatus and method therefor Passenger boarding bridges have adjustable walkways that are elevated high above the ground when servicing aircraft doorways. Passenger safety is improved by automatically stabilizing the passenger boarding bridge when it is in an aligned condition. A method for aut... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7392561 | Automated passenger boarding bridge alignment system and method with manual confirmation of aircraft doorway position A system for aligning an aircraft-engaging end of a passenger boarding bridge to a doorway along a lateral surface of an aircraft includes a receiver that is located aboard the aircraft for receiving a signal, including image data for being displayed to a user aboar... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7360268 | Seal for aircraft boarding stairs or boarding bridge The Object of the invention as a seal for aircraft boarding stairs or for an aircraft boarding bridge, said seal comprising a U-shaped bellows (5) spanning a gangway bottom plate (10), said bellows (5) comprising a flexible frame (3) at i... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347556 | Systems and methods for generating stereo images In one embodiment, a system for generating stereo images includes a front display adapted to project a polarized first image along a viewing axis, a back display adapted to project a polarized second image along the viewing axis and through the front display, and a ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334281 | Weather shield for underneath a dock leveler A shield system for shielding the area underneath a dock leveler allows a gap to be created either above or below the shield when the deck rises, whereby a shield of a given height dimension can used on dock levelers of various lift heights. In some embodiments, the... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334282 | Cargo transfer assembly associated with a passenger boarding bridge A cargo transfer assembly structured to move baggage, handicapped vehicles such as wheelchairs, and other cargo between a passenger boarding bridge and the tarmac, ground or other supporting surface on which the boarding bridge is positioned. A lifting assembly havi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7275715 | Operational ground support system An integrated operational ground mobility and support system (10) that includes an aircraft (12) having one or more service openings on a side of the aircraft (12). The integrated support system (10) may have an airport interface terminal... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270297 | Hoist for aircraft cabin construction A device is provided for hoisting a module for mounting into an overhead space, such as the crown of an aircraft fuselage. The device includes a frame that supports the module, and a lifting device that lifts the first frame to properly place the module. The lifting... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7269871 | Seal for aircraft boarding bridge including an extension mechanism The seal for aircraft boarding bridge, comprises a bellows (5) that spans a gangway bottom plate (10), which comprises a flexible frame (3) at its one open end and having at its other end a gantry frame for fastening to the aircraft to the board... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268676 | Actuated braking and distance sensing system for operational regulation of belt loader equipment An actuated braking and distance sensing system for operational regulation of belt loader equipment and/or other applicable ground support equipment, wherein the present invention incorporates, among other embodiments, spring-responsive actuated emergency braking an... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7254922 | Selectively releasable and pivotable side curtain assembly A selectively releasable side curtain is provided with at lease one zipper member having a first portion secured to the side pad and a second portion secured to the side curtain for selectively, releasably securing the side curtain relative to the side pad. In a sec... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7225493 | Support leg system and method for supporting a dock leveler A method and apparatus for supporting a dock leveler in a manner to reduce the effects of free fall and stump-out. The apparatus includes the use of a retractable support leg. The method includes maintaining the support leg in a support position and retracting the s... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226265 | Tire-detecting wheel chock apparatus A wheel chock apparatus includes a chock body for chocking a tire of a vehicle such as a semi-trailer prior to loading or unloading the trailer by a towmotor at a docking bay. When properly positioned, the chock body prevents movement of the vehicle away from the do... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7188383 | Adaptable cab floor engagement assembly for commuter and conventional jet aircraft An engagement structure adapted for securement to the end of an aircraft boarding bridge includes a floor, a first floor panel rotatably associated with the floor, and a second floor panel displaceably associated with the floor. The second floor panel is preferably ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7185382 | Airport baggage lift system A baggage handling unit for retrofitting an existing passenger boarding bridge having a foundation includes a walkway for coupling a terminal building access port and a rotunda of an existing passenger boarding bridge so as to support passenger movement therebetween... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168119 | Aircraft passenger boarding bridge having a chute for transport of baggage between boarding bridge and ground level An improved aircraft passenger boarding bridge is constructed wherein the bridge cabin has at least one side wall in which is installed a baggage chute assembly pivotally attached at its lower end to the bridge cabin wall to permit the assembly to be pivoted outward... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7152726 | Livestock loading chute A livestock loading chute is suitable for attachment to the rear frame of any dock loading livestock trailer to permit either dock loading or ground loading of livestock. The livestock loading chute includes an upper chute section, attached to the rear frame of the ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146673 | Weather shield for underneath a dock leveler A shield system for shielding the area underneath a dock leveler allows a gap to be created either above or below the shield when the deck rises, whereby a shield of a given height dimension can used on dock levelers of various lift heights. In some embodiments, the... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137162 | Imaging system for a passenger bridge or the like for docking automatically with an aircraft A method of identifying the position of an opening, for example a door or a cargo bay, or the like of an aircraft, said opening having a predetermined perimeter, said method comprising: i) providing at least one passive target means (10, 11) proximate the per... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134829 | Cargo trailer A trailer for carrying cargo includes a frame, at least two axles mounted to the frame, and a deck. The axles have wheels at opposite ends of the axles for movably supporting the frame above the ground. The deck is pivotally mounted to the frame and is pivotable abo... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7120959 | Automated elevational adjustment of passenger loading bridge Vertical alignment of a movable bridge with a doorway of an aircraft is achieved by moving a sensor disposed on the movable bridge in a generally downward direction so as to sense a position of an upper surface of the aircraft. The upper surface of the aircraft has ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108228 | Hydrogen-fueled spacecraft A spacecraft having facilities for carrying astronauts and payloads into the earth satellite orbit and space having a composite fiber body with a Kevlar exterior skin. Said craft having a substantially round shape with a portion covered with solar cells. Said solar ... | 09/19/2006 |
