Patents Assigned to Parallel Systems, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12110045
    Abstract: The system can include: a motion planner and a switch management system. The system can optionally include or operate in conjunction with a vehicle controller, a user interface (UI), and a track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority, in the form of exclusive track reservations, within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to manage switch positions (and/or operation based on switch positions) within a rail network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Greenbaum, Andrea Anez, Patrick Dunn
  • Patent number: 12091070
    Abstract: The system can include a dispatcher and a plurality of cars. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system 100 functions to enable platooning of the plurality of cars (e.g., by way of the method S100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Publication number: 20240300556
    Abstract: The system 100 can include: a railroad integration system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, an optional user interface (UI), an optional fleet management system, and an optional track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority within a rail network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Benjamin Stuart Stabler, Marc Greenbaum, Babatunde Ogunfemi
  • Publication number: 20240278817
    Abstract: The method S100 can include: determining a remote operation request Silo; optionally determining a priority of the remote operation request S120; providing vehicle data to a remote operator S130; responding to the remote operation request S140; and optionally training a model based on the response S150. However, the method S100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method S100 functions to facilitate remote assistance of a vehicle operating within a rail network (e.g., operation of unmanned vehicles within restricted track regions). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate remote validation/verification of vehicle operations and/or rail infrastructure status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Marc Greenbaum
  • Publication number: 20240278818
    Abstract: A Rail Drone can include: a payload interface, a drivetrain, and a rail platform 515. The Rail Drone can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The Rail Drone can integrate a standardized payload interface and an autonomous electric road vehicle platform into a rolling stock architecture. The Rail Drone can be a stand-alone, payload-agnostic, motive element which can be independently or cooperatively capable of carrying heavy loads across long distances at various cruising speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler, Brian Ignaut
  • Publication number: 20240239388
    Abstract: In variants, the system can include a set of vehicles, cooperatively capable of forming a platoon. Each vehicle within the platoon can be configured to operate based on feedback from other vehicles within the platoon. In examples, a vehicle can selectively brake based on feedback from other vehicles within the platoon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Publication number: 20240227886
    Abstract: The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Andrea Anez
  • Patent number: 12017692
    Abstract: The system 100 can include: a railroad integration system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, an optional user interface (UI), an optional fleet management system, and an optional track data system. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicle control and/or manage authority within a rail network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Benjamin Stuart Stabler, Marc Greenbaum, Babatunde Ogunfemi
  • Publication number: 20240166250
    Abstract: The method S100 can include: determining a remote operation request S110; optionally determining a priority of the remote operation request S120; providing vehicle data to a remote operator S130; responding to the remote operation request S140; and optionally training a model based on the response S150. However, the method S100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method S100 functions to facilitate remote assistance of a vehicle operating within a rail network (e.g., operation of unmanned vehicles within restricted track regions). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate remote validation/verification of vehicle operations and/or rail infrastructure status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Marc Greenbaum
  • Patent number: 11987277
    Abstract: A Rail Drone can include: a payload interface, a drivetrain, and a rail platform 515. The Rail Drone can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The Rail Drone can integrate a standardized payload interface and an autonomous electric road vehicle platform into a rolling stock architecture. The Rail Drone can be a stand-alone, payload-agnostic, motive element which can be independently or cooperatively capable of carrying heavy loads across long distances at various cruising speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler, Brian Ignaut
  • Patent number: 11981363
    Abstract: The method S100 can include: determining a remote operation request S110; optionally determining a priority of the remote operation request S120; providing vehicle data to a remote operator S130; responding to the remote operation request S140; and optionally training a model based on the response S150. However, the method S100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method S100 functions to facilitate remote assistance of a vehicle operating within a rail network (e.g., operation of unmanned vehicles within restricted track regions). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate remote validation/verification of vehicle operations and/or rail infrastructure status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Marc Greenbaum
  • Patent number: 11964682
    Abstract: The system 100 can include: a fleet management system, a motion planner, a vehicle controller, and a track data system. The system can optionally include a user interface. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate waypoint-based command, navigation, and/or control of rail vehicles within a rail network. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to facilitate execution of the method S100 and/or sub-elements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Dunn, Andrea Anez
  • Patent number: 11926355
    Abstract: The system can include a dispatcher and a plurality of cars. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system 100 functions to enable platooning of the plurality of cars (e.g., by way of the method S100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Publication number: 20230415793
    Abstract: The electric vehicle can include: a payload interface, a payload suspension, a chassis, a set of bumpers, a sensor suite, a controller, a chassis suspension, and an electric powertrain. The electric vehicle 100 can optionally include a payload adapter, a power source, a cooling subsystem, and/or any other suitable components. The electric vehicle functions to structurally support a payload, such as a cargo container (e.g., intermodal container, ISO container, etc.), and/or to facilitate transportation of a payload via railway infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Patent number: 11745773
    Abstract: The electric vehicle can include: a payload interface, a payload suspension, a chassis, a set of bumpers, a sensor suite, a controller, a chassis suspension, and an electric powertrain. The electric vehicle 100 can optionally include a payload adapter, a power source, a cooling subsystem, and/or any other suitable components. The electric vehicle functions to structurally support a payload, such as a cargo container (e.g., intermodal container, ISO container, etc.), and/or to facilitate transportation of a payload via railway infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Patent number: 11708102
    Abstract: The method can include: creating a platoon; maintaining a platoon; responding to a platoon event; and separating a platoon. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to facilitate cooperative transportation (platooning) of a plurality of payloads by way of the cars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Patent number: 11548542
    Abstract: The method can include: creating a platoon; maintaining a platoon; responding to a platoon event; and separating a platoon. However, the method can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method functions to facilitate cooperative transportation (platooning) of a plurality of payloads by way of the cars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Patent number: 11524709
    Abstract: The electric vehicle can include: a payload interface, a payload suspension, a chassis, a set of bumpers, a sensor suite, a controller, a chassis suspension, and an electric powertrain. The electric vehicle 100 can optionally include a payload adapter, a power source, a cooling subsystem, and/or any other suitable components. The electric vehicle functions to structurally support a payload, such as a cargo container (e.g., intermodal container, ISO container, etc.), and/or to facilitate transportation of a payload via railway infrastructure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler
  • Patent number: 11338833
    Abstract: A Rail Drone can include: a payload interface, a drivetrain, and a rail platform(515). The Rail Drone can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The Rail Drone can integrate a standardized payload interface and an autonomous electric road vehicle platform into a rolling stock architecture. The Rail Drone can be a stand-alone, payload-agnostic, motive element which can be independently or cooperatively capable of carrying heavy loads across long distances at various cruising speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler, Brian Ignaut
  • Patent number: 11325624
    Abstract: A Rail Drone can include: a payload interface, a drivetrain, and a rail platform 515. The Rail Drone can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The Rail Drone can integrate a standardized payload interface and an autonomous electric road vehicle platform into a rolling stock architecture. The Rail Drone can be a stand-alone, payload-agnostic, motive element which can be independently or cooperatively capable of carrying heavy loads across long distances at various cruising speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Parallel Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Soule, John Howard, Benjamin Stuart Stabler, Brian Ignaut