Railways inventions

20090266266 - Cable tow whip ride with inside curves: A whip ride is provided for amusement parks. A platform is provided with a guide slot extending through the platform. A drive assembly is positioned beneath the platform and includes a drive member (e.g., drive cable) moving on a constrained path. A track follows a path horizontally offset from the... Agent: Disney Enterprises, Inc. C/o Marsh Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP

20090266267 - System for tower- and cable-based transportation structure: A system of one or more tower structures operationally configured for cable-based transportation, including adaptations of such technologies that may blend into surrounding environments, and which are particularly beneficial for use in connection with amusement facilities.... Agent: The Maxham Firm

20090255436 - Ricky braking system for zipline riders: A zipline braking system and deceleration method having one load carrying cable, and at least one overhead member, where the overhead member can be extended above substantially the entire length of the load carrying member. A stopping member is attached with the cable, and a suspender is attached with the... Agent: Patricia A. Wenger

20090249973 - Guideway transportation system with integrated magnetic levitation suspension, stabilization and propulsion functions: A networked guideway transit system uses permanent magnet repulsion with induction-based repulsion within the networked guideway transport system, which can levitate passively with motion. Magnetic levitation technology is used to replace wheels as the primary means of vehicle suspension. The networked guideway transit system uses the permanent magnets to provide... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP