Patents by Inventor Franz Zunder

Franz Zunder 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).

  • Safety bracket for monorail systems
    Patent number: 6158355
    Abstract: A safety bracket for a vehicle used on a monorail having a top and bottom is disclosed. The vehicle includes a trolley that engages the monorail and propels the vehicle along the monorail. A load portion is attached to the trolley. The load portion can perform predetermined tasks. The safety bracket is connected to the vehicle between the trolley and the load portion. The safety bracket fully supports the vehicle on the monorail when the trolley separates from the monorail. The safety bracket is adapted to move with the trolley and the load portion. The safety bracket includes an attachment piece attached to the vehicle and positioned between the trolley and the load portion. An arm piece is attached to the attachment piece and extends over and above the top of the monorail. The arm piece has an hook section that extends a predetermined distance below the top of the monorail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Innovative Transportation Systems International, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Zunder