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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357264 | Train having energy absorbing structure between cars In energy absorbing structures in an entire train, a compression amount at an interface between cars at an end portion of a train is reduced and compression at an interface between cars at a center portion of the train is facilitated. In the structure, a plurality o... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7151999 | Passive terrain navigation The present invention relates to terrain navigation wherein an earth-reflected satellite signal is received from at least one reference signal source whose position is known (120), for example a navigation satellite. Based on information contained in the rece... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7117800 | Overhead material handling system and track block A material handling system (100) and method (200) for isolating a carrier mechanism (110) from the system. The system (100) comprises a track (103) having a channel (105), a turntable (115), and a carrier mechanism ( | 10/10/2006 |
| 6845874 | Collision attenuating system A collision attenuator for a vehicle including an energy absorbing cylinder, a mounting assembly adapted to secure the energy absorbing cylinder to an end of the vehicle, a contact plate mounted to the energy absorbing cylinder, a control valve for extending and ret... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6820759 | Rail vehicle for passenger transportation, especially for local traffic A rail vehicle for passenger transportation, especially for local traffic, is provided with shock absorption units (1) at at least one of its ends. Said shock absorber units (1) are supported on a sandwich part (2) containing deformable metallic... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6814246 | Collision attenuating system A collision attenuating system for a moving vehicle including an energy-absorbing airbag assembly dimensioned and configured for attenuating the impact between the moving vehicle and a pedestrian or an impacted vehicle located in or crossing the path of the moving v... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6685040 | Energy-absorbing device for the end of rail vehicles An energy-absorbing device for the end of rail vehicles is provided. In order in particular to reduce the cost of adaptation and matching between vehicle manufacturers and suppliers of the energy-absorbing device and the couplings (3) and the design and/o... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6619491 | Collision attenuator A train collision attenuator mounted on a leading end of a train for attenuating the force of impact between a moving train and a pedestrian or motor vehicle. The train collision attenuator includes an energy absorbing assembly and a mounting assembly. Th... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6474489 | Collision attenuator A train collision attenuator mounted on a leading end of a train for attenuating the force of impact between a moving train and a pedestrian or motor vehicle. The train collision attenuator includes an energy absorbing assembly and a mounting assembly. Th... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6003443 | Method and apparatus for reducing noise generated by the accumulation of carriers in a conveyor system An apparatus and method for reducing the noise generated by colliding conveyor carriers is disclosed which comprises urethane bumpers and a method of attaching same to portions of the carriers that do not make contact with other carriers when the carriers... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5904099 | Cushioned braking system for a monorail trolley A cushioned braking system for cushioning the impact of a moving vehicle for amusement for children. The braking system comprises a double ended air cylinder having a first cylinder end and a second cylinder end. A first head member and a second head memb... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5768876 | Bobbin transport systems A drive unit for driving one or more bobbin carriers along a track of a bobbin transport system, comprises track engaging elements for engaging with the track and allowing the drive unit to travel along the track, a detector for detecting position indicat... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5560301 | Safety barrier for articulated vehicles A safety barrier for a subway or railway train including pairs of individual pivoting triangular gate members with a smooth wall panel at the base of the triangle. Each gate member is retractable within a recess in the end wall of the train car near a cor... | 10/01/1996 |
| 4681235 | Elastic articulation of a central buffer coupling for rail vehicles To obtain a defined reset for horizontal articulations for an elastic articulation of a central buffer coupling, if at least one elastic ring is used, the inner part of the housing as well as the drawbar have the greater axis of their cross-section in the... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4143898 | Bumper for track suspension of a tracklaying vehicle A bumper for a suspension of a tracklaying vehicle has a first plate formed with a throughgoing hole through which engages one longitudinal end of a bolt. The other longitudinal end of this bolt is screwed into a second plate that is therefore held at a m... | 03/13/1979 |
| 4136787 | Elastic hinge of a central buffer coupling for rail cars An elastic hinge of a central buffer coupling for rail cars, comprises a bearing housing which has at least one end with a coupling rod receiving opening into which a coupling rod extends. The interior wall of the housing has a plurality of axially spaced... | 01/30/1979 |
