ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,649,500, issued on June 9.
"High speed suspended transit system and related methods" was invented by Mark Mitchell (Lakeport, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention disclosed is a high-speed suspended monorail transport system, characterized by an elevated rail system with a circular rail flange profile, aerodynamic passenger or cargo cars, a computer control system, and electric hub motors. The system utilizes a unique bogie-like wheel assembly that allows the wheels to roll along different areas of the circular rail flange, accommodating bends and curves at varying speeds without the need for conventional suspension systems...