Stay updated with the latest in Intellectual Property (IP) news through our blog! We provide periodic updates on newly filed Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs), as well as patent-related news and updates from various Technological Fields. Get the latest scoop on Patent news from tech Giants like Apple, Tesla, and more, along with updates from the Pharmaceutical Industry. Stay informed and ahead of the game with our comprehensive blog on IP news and updates !

Cup of Curiosi Tea

Home / Ground Breaking Inventions / Magnetic Levitation (Maglev)

Magnetic Levitation (Maglev)

November 16, 2019
US Patent No.: US,3470,828

Title of Invention: Electromagnetic inductive suspension and stabilization system for a ground vehicle

  • James Powell and Gordon Danby of the Brookhaven National Laboratory received the first patent for a maglev train in 1967. 
  • Their design was intended to use superconducting electromagnets to generate "a suspension force, for floating the train above the ground," and it was to use a "propellor, jet/rocket" to achieve thrust.

No comments

Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )

Top Five Things CEOs of Startups Should Do for Intellectual Property Protection to See Enormous Growth

Intellectual Property (IP) protection is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a successful startup. A solid IP strategy can help...