| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 014200400 | TRANSPORTABLE | 24 |
| 20090007348 | LIGHTWEIGHT MODULAR FOOTBRIDGE AND LADDER - A tactical footbridge comprises two or more bridge segments and one or more pivotal connection assemblies. The one or more pivotal connection assemblies engage two of the at two or more bridge segments. Each pivotal connection assembly comprises a first member, a second member, a first axial connector, and a second axial connector. The first member engages a first of the two bridge segments. The first member has a pivot hole and a bridge hole. The second member engages a second of the two bridge segments. The second member also has a pivot hole and a bridge hole. The first axial connector selectively extends through the pivot holes of the first and second members to pivotally connect the two bridge segments such that the connected bridge segments selectively pivot between a collapsed position in which the connected bridge segments are proximal to one another, and a bridge position in which the connected bridge segments are in an expanded angularly-disposed relationship with one another. The second axial connector selectively extends through the bridge holes of the first and second members to substantially secure the connected bridge segments in the bridge position. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090089943 | Method and Apparatus for the Placement of a Bridge Element - A method and apparatus for the placement of a bridge element using a vehicle having a placement arm, and a use of the apparatus. The placement arm has at least one drive element adapted to cooperate with the bridge element. A braking device is disposed in the vicinity of the deposition end of the placement arm and cooperates with the bridge element during a placement procedure. The bridge element is braked via an engagement element of the braking device. Movement of the bridge element in a longitudinal direction can be measured and monitored, and in the event of an uncontrolled movement the bridge element can be braked. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100031454 | TEMPORARY BRIDGE - A temporary bridge includes bridge elements intended to be superimposed when the bridge is in a non-deployed position. The bridge elements are articulated one relative to another. Each bridge element includes, on at least at one of its ends, a coupling face configured to cooperate with the coupling face of another bridge element so as to assemble these bridge elements when they are placed in an end to end relation. The temporary bridge includes displacement members for each bridge element, superimposed on another bridge element in a first position, called a non deployed one, between this first position and a second position, called a deployed one, where the coupling faces of the bridge element and of the another bridge element are placed facing one another and coupled. Added or not rolling track can be included. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100281633 | Bridge Deploying Apparatus and Bridge Transporting Vehicle Incorporating Such Apparatus - An apparatus for carrying a bridge on a vehicle and deploying the bridge to the ground is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mounting bracket for mounting the apparatus to a vehicle, and a foot pivotable relative to the mounting bracket between a first position in which the foot engages the ground for supporting a bridge and a second position in which the foot is separated from the ground to permit movement of the vehicle. A bridge engaging probe is pivotable relative to the foot between a third position in which the bridge is on the ground and a fourth position in which the centre of gravity of the bridge is raised relative to the third position. First and second cylinder actuators pivot the probe between the third and fourth positions. Third and fourth cylinder actuators pivot the foot between the first and second positions. The first and second cylinder actuators, and the third and fourth cylinder actuators, are arranged such that the sum of the turning moments produced by the first and second, and by the third and fourth actuators, is never zero when each pair of cylinder actuators pivots between said positions. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20120054970 | Foldable Lightweight Stretcher - A foldable stretcher for transporting an object. The stretcher comprising: a plurality of substantially plane members pivotally connected with each other in series by means of hinges there between; handles pivotally connected to outermost of the plane members; and, at least two pluralities of props. The stretcher further comprises at least two pairs of sufficiently stiff wires. Each pair of the wires arranged along a corresponding long side of the stretcher; each the wire is mechanically connected to the stretcher at least two connection points; the handles adapted for actuating a tautening of at least one of the wires of each pair of wires by fixation of the handles when the stretcher is in the unfolded position. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120096655 | Travel easy adjustable deck - This invention is intended for use in outdoor activities where a firm, continuous, strong, and maintenance free walking surface that overcomes obstacles such as wetness, mud, rocks, and uneven terrains with simple-to-expand, light-weight, and easily transported attributes is desired. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120204360 | Loading Ramp and Trailer - An apparatus that includes a mainframe, first and second adjustment disks, an L-arm, and a drive is provided. The mainframe can associate with a hitch of a vehicle, and the first and second adjustment disks can be connected to respective first and second sides of the mainframe. The L-arm can connect to each of the first and second adjustment disks at a plurality of affixation points, and the drive can be braced between the mainframe and the L-arm so as to be capable of supporting the L-arm in a first position. Dimensions of the vehicle can effect at which affixation point in the plurality of affixation points that the L-arm connects to the first and second adjustment disks. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130340183 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MODULAR CROSSING SYSTEM - A modular crossing system generally includes a set of modules and a set of segments (e.g., bridge segments). Each segment includes a subset of the set of modules, and at least a portion of the set of segments are configured to be rotateably interlocked with a subsequent segment such that the set of segments form a crossing assembly having a deployed state and a collapsed state. Each module of the set of modules may include a hinge pin opening configured to removeably accept one of the set of hinge pins. The set of segments may be rotateably interlocked via the set of hinge pins. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140237739 | Adaptive Ramp For Accessing an Enclosed Ice Surface - An ice access ramp assembly for accessing an ice surface includes a central bridge section and a pair of ramp sections. Each ramp section is pivotably mounted to the central bridge section for movement between a folded configuration and an extended configuration. The ramp sections and the central bridge section have surfaces formed of a low friction material. When the ramp assembly is extended, a first ramp section provides access from an outer floor and enables a sled skater to move up the first ramp section and onto the central bridge section. The sled skater can then move from the central bridge area onto the second ramp section, which provides access onto the ice surface. When not in use, the ramp assembly can be folded for storage and transport. The ramp assembly may include wheels that facilitate transport of the ice access ramp assembly over a floor or other surface. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140359953 | TRACTION JACK - A vehicle traction jack that functions as a traction mat platform, ramp, and vehicle jack to assist a vehicle's tire when a tire is stuck in a rut, hole, or some sort of terrain or weather condition such as sand, gravel, dirt, mud, or snow is disclosed. The traction jack comprises a first plate and second plate, a hinge assembly, and a removable center jack mechanism. The first and second plates can extend to a partially-opened or fully-opened position forming a ramp and traction mat platform. The removable center jack mechanism attaches to first plate and second plate via pins. Easily stored in a vehicle at all times, a single user can use the traction jack to help move any type of vehicle's tire. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150354152 | TRANSPORTABLE FOLDABLE BRIDGE - A transportable foldable bridge is provided that has a folded transport state and an unfolded installation state. The bridge also includes a first ramp element, a second ramp element, and an intermediate element with two opposing ends; a first end of the intermediate element is connected to the first ramp element and the other end of the intermediate element is connected to the second ramp element; and between the first ramp element and the intermediate element, an articulating connection is provided. In the transport state, the first ramp element and the intermediate element are folded and the second ramp element constitutes an extension of the intermediate element. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150354153 | VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING ELONGATE OBJECTS - A bridge transporting vehicle for transporting a bridge apparatus is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a vehicle body for supporting the bridge apparatus comprising a pair of bridge members in a transport position on respective sides of the vehicle body, and a deploying mechanism for moving the bridge members to a deployed position in contact with the ground. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160002869 | BRIDGE ADAPTED FOR ACCESSING AN AIRCRAFT COMPARTMENT VIA A MANHOLE - A bridge configured to allow access by an operative to an aircraft compartment via a manhole formed in a wall. The bridge comprises an overlapping section which includes at least one plate, a transverse runner beneath the plate or plates with at least one groove configured to receive a lower edge of the manhole, at least a first support configured to rest on one side of the wall and at least a second support configured to rest on the other side of the wall. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160137437 | PORTABLE HEATED RAMP AND METHOD - A heated portable cargo ramp and method of making the same is provided. The ramp has an elongated base comprising a length that is longer than a width of the base. A first ceramic insulating layer is provided above the elongated base. A heating element is provided above the first ceramic insulating layer. The heating element comprises an elongated flexible mat. A first rubber layer is provided above the heating element. A second ceramic insulating layer is provided above at least the portion of the rubber layer which extends over the heating element. A second rubber layer is provided above at least the portion of the second ceramic insulating layer which extends over the laminated paper-enclosed heating element. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160152349 | APPARATUS TO INTERFACE A BOARDING BRIDGE AND A LOW DOORSILL AIRPLANE | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160160457 | Light-Weight Temporary Bridge System and Building Method thereof - A light-weight temporary bridge system includes a weight balance structure-module, constructed at a first abutment; a bridge tower structure-module, including a bottom part fixed to the weight balance structure-module and a top part coupled to the weight balance structure-module via at least one first cable; and a crossing structure-module constructed between the first abutment and a second abutment, coupled to the weight balance structure-module and coupled to the top part of the bridge tower structure-module via at least one second cable. | 06-09-2016 |
| 014200500 | Having launching means | 6 |
| 20080196182 | Fascines - A fascine is formed by an assembly of inflatable elongate members ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080244841 | Modular pedestrian bridge and system - A modular pedestrian bridge ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090056040 | ATTACHMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING AND LAUNCHING MILITARY BRIDGES - An attachment for transporting and launching military bridges with light armored vehicles is provided. The attachment includes a deck adapter for removable attachment to the upper deck of the vehicle, and a front adapter to be removably attached to the bow of the vehicle. The front adapter has a framework matched to the bow of the vehicle and is removably attached to the bow. This includes a launching beam, attached to the framework in a pivoting manner, with a motor-driven pinion for moving the bridge. In addition, a support foot is attached to the framework in a pivoting manner. Lifting cylinders are provided for raising and lowering the launching beam and the support foot. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090064427 | Method for laying a military bridge - A method for laying a military bridge over an obstacle in a combat zone with using at least one laying vehicle. First, the bridge is loaded on a self-propelled, unmanned, remote-controlled laying vehicle and transported to the edge of the combat zone by water, air, rail, and/or road. From this point, the laying vehicle with the bridge is guided by a manned pilot vehicle to the vicinity of the obstacle. The laying vehicle then begins an automatic slow approach to the obstacle, for which purpose the laying vehicle has a suitable optical system or a laser scanner. At the edge of the obstacle, the topographical situation is scanned. On the basis of the scanner data, the laying operation is simulated, taking into consideration the predetermined design limits. On the basis of the simulation results, a decision is made about whether the laying operation will be carried out or broken off. This decision is then executed. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090106917 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING A SPAN ON A ROAD VEHICLE CAPABLE OF BEING TRANSFORMED INTO AN AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE ENABLING THE CROSSING OF A DRY OR WATER-FILLED GAP BY ANY ROAD VEHICLE - A system for transporting a span on a road vehicle capable of being transformed into an amphibious vehicle enabling crossing of a dry or water-filled gap by any road vehicle. The vehicle for transporting the span is amphibious to allow any vehicle to cross a gap filled with water by transferring and transporting the vehicle on the span supported on the amphibious vehicle operating as a floating ferry. The invention is particularly applicable in the field of civil or military engineering. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20110126365 | Fascines - An apparatus ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 014200600 | Floating | 2 |
| 20090038088 | RAPID DEPLOYMENT FLOATING BRIDGES - A rapidly constructed floating bridge for emergency deployment to minimize the time required to restore vehicular traffic where a structure crossing over a waterway has been rendered unusable or unsafe due to natural forces or acts of terrorism. The bridge is modular in nature and may be constructed from parts, including assemblies and/or subassemblies, that can be delivered to a staging area from which the bridge is assembled and deployed. The floating bridge can also be constructed as a temporary detour floating bridge at a location where a permanent structure is being repaired, removed or replaced by a new structure. The bridge is also a low cost option for a new location where a useful life of 25 to 30 years is required. The bridge may be continuous without a span that opens or may include one or more spans that pivot to open and provide a navigation channel, and/or the bridge may include an elevated span at a shore side to provide a navigation channel below the elevated span. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20150059104 | MODULE FOR MAKING AMBIDROMIC CROSSOVER EQUIPMENT (FAM) - A module for making a modular ferry and/or a floating bridge including a floatation tank, where the floatation tank is made in the form of two floatation half-tanks hinged together around a hinged line between an opening position in which the two half-tanks are substantially aligned and form the floatation tank, and a closing position in which a half-tank is folded back upon the other half-tank such as a lid thus forming a container box able to enclose all or part of the elements for making the ferry or floating bridge | 03-05-2015 |
