Patents by Inventor Larry K. Malek

Larry K. Malek has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Power rail and guidebeam assembly for a vehicle transportation system
    Patent number: 6520303
    Abstract: A power rail and guidebeam assembly (10) for use in a vehicle transportation system conveys electric power to travelling vehicles in the vehicle transportation system. The power rail and guide beam assembly includes a guidebeam (12) having an H-shaped body (14). The body of the guidebeam (12) is defined by two flanges (16, 18) that are interconnected by a web (20). A mounting bracket (30) is secured to the web, with the mounting bracket (30) including a base and at least one ear (54). A power rail (26) is secured to the at least one ear (54) of the mounting bracket. The power rail is electrically insulated from the guidebeam (12) by the mounting bracket (30). The guidebeam (12) is preferably grounded to the earth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Bombardier Transporation GmbH
    Inventors: Larry K. Malek, Thomas J. Burg