ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 20 -- United States Patent no. 12,391,290, issued on Aug. 19.
"Intermodal transportation system" was invented by Daniel J. Schneider (Annandale, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A system for improved intermodal freight transportation is described herein. Improved carriages and support trusses are provided that beneficially move the load-bearing structure to interconnected support trusses forming a top-end spine of the train with freight containers equipped with wheels hanging underneath. Upon entering a terminal, the floor adjacent to the rails may be configured to gradually rise until the container's wheels are supporting the container's weight. When properly aligned ...