Abrégé

Disclosed are harness assemblies for use in tethering a pet, such as a dog, to a leash. The harness assemblies distribute the forces associated with restraining the animal over the animal's entire body. The harness assemblies also provide a wide range of adjustability and are easy to position upon or take off the animal. Various buckle constructions are also disclosed for use in easily securing the harness onto an animal. The various components of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, are described in greater detail hereinafter.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01K 27/00 - Laisses ou colliers, p. ex. pour chiens
• A44B 11/00 - BouclesFermetures similaires pour attacher ensemble des courroies ou similaires, p. ex. pour ceintures des sécurité

Abrégé

The present disclosure relates to a transitional mode high speed rail system. The high speed rail infrastructure employed by the system is constructed adjacent a conventional host highway. The infrastructure can be provided adjacent to acceleration/deceleration lanes, or emergency parking/paved shoulder lanes. The vehicles used by the system are individual, self-powered, self-operating, individual mass passenger transport vehicles similar in size and appearance to municipal buses. These are transitional mode vehicles because they operate as railroad vehicles on the high speed rail infrastructure, but transition to automotive vehicle mode traveling on ordinary paved roads. They are mass passenger transport vehicles because many passengers can be accommodated.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61F 13/00 - Véhicules ferroviaires caractérisés par des systèmes de roues non prévus ailleurs
• B61C 13/04 - Locomotives ou automotrices caractérisées par leur utilisation dans des systèmes ou pour des buts particuliers pour chemins de fer surélevés à rails rigides
• B61B 3/02 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés avec véhicules suspendus avec véhicules automoteurs
• B61B 5/02 - Systèmes ferroviaires surélevés sans véhicules suspendus avec plusieurs rails
• B61C 3/00 - Locomotives ou automotrices électriques
• E01B 25/00 - Voies pour types particuliers de chemins de fer

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for charging electrically powered devices. In accordance with the invention, the device is powered by two storage devices. One storage device is capable of receiving a substantial charge very rapidly while the other storage device requires a longer time to receive a charge. The advantage is that the powered device can be used almost instantly and continually while at the same time rebuilding electrical charge.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs

Abrégé

Disclosed is a transportation system with integrated infrastructure. In one embodiment, this infrastructure takes the form of a hollow elevated load bearing guideway structure designed to support the weight of traveling vehicles. The structure supports a backbone beam, or rail, that has multiple functions. These functions may include vehicle control, security, and energy delivery. The structure is bimodal meaning vehicles can have wheels like cars or steel rimmed wheels like a train or any combination thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• E01B 25/10 - MonorailsRails auxiliaires d'équilibrageSupports ou connexions pour ces rails

Abrégé

Disclosed is an automated system for controlling and operating a vehicle. The system has three primary components: a vehicle, a saddle assembly, and a railway. The saddle is firmly attached to the bottom of the vehicle. The saddle assembly engages and rides along the rail. Sensors ensure that the rail is centered within the saddle. In the event the vehicle loses traction the backbone will maintain vehicle control and stability. The vehicle can change from one roadway to another while always being secured to a railway.

Classes IPC  ?

• B61B 13/06 - Types à balancier ou à équilibre analogue

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a Pneumatic System that can be employed within the residential environment. The system includes both a section mode and a pressure mode. Both of these modes, in turn, have both a low and a high pressure range. A variety of applications are disclosed for use in conjunction with the various modes of the system. These various applications are described in greater detail hereinafter.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons