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System and/or method for platooning

US11548542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Parallel Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Matthew Soule · Culver City, US
John Howard · Fenton, US
Benjamin Stuart Stabler · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2022
Grant date	Jan 10, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB61L2210/02
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

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.

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