Steven Barrie Cornell
Engineers in San Diego, CA
License number
Utah 8227029-2202
Issued Date
Feb 23, 2012
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2013
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
San Diego, CA
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Aug 10, 1984
Professional information
Automated Terminal To Aircraft Conveyance System
US Patent:
2012021, Aug 23, 2012
Filed:
Feb 22, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/385479
Inventors:
Steven Barrie Cornell - San Diego CA, US
Peter John Muller - Franktown CO, US
Peter John Muller - Franktown CO, US
International Classification:
B64D 9/00
US Classification:
2441372
Abstract:
One embodiment of an automated system for carrying passengers between airport terminal or concourse facilities and parked aircraft is shown. The embodiment comprises PRT guideways (), vehicles () and stations (). Some PRT stations are linked to parked aircraft () or aircraft parking positions by means of conventional loading bridges (), while others are linked to terminal or concourse buildings (). Other embodiments are described and shown. The embodiments provide a high level of service while reducing the need to construct terminal or concourse buildings adjacent to each aircraft parking position.