Goods & Services

(1) Railcar conversion services

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(1) Autorack railcars

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Autorack railcars

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Railcar conversion services in the nature of refurbishing of railcars and repair, maintenance and modification of railcars

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(1) Railways cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars. (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, logistic management in the field of the geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, namely expediting the processing of shipments where required. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars. (3) Leasing of railroad flatcars; Leasing of railcars; Storage of rail cars; Transport of goods by rail; Transportation and delivery of freight by rail; Freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by rail; Leasing of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Providing information in the field of rail transportation of freight via a website. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and parts of railway cars. (5) Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.

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(1) Railways cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars. (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, logistic management in the field of the geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, namely expediting the processing of shipments where required. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars. (3) Leasing of railroad flatcars; Leasing of railcars; Storage of rail cars; Transport of goods by rail; Transportation and delivery of freight by rail; Freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by rail; Leasing of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Providing information in the field of rail transportation of freight via a website. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and parts of railway cars (5) Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.

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Manufacture of railway cars and pieces of railway cars to the order and/or specification of others Railway cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely, boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, the logistics management of geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistics and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet for business purposes, and railway logistics management in the nature of expediting the processing of shipments where required Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes, namely, providing inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes

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Manufacture of railway cars and pieces of railway cars to the order and/or specification of others Railway cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely, boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, the logistics management of geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistics and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet for business purposes, and railway logistics management in the nature of expediting the processing of shipments where required Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes

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Manufacture of railway cars and pieces of railway cars to the order and/or specification of others Railway cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely, boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars; Railcars, namely, tank cars; Railcars, namely, spine cars Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, the logistics management of geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistics and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet for business purposes, and railway logistics management in the nature of expediting the processing of shipments where required Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and apparatus for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Inspection of railcars for quality control purposes

Goods & Services

(1) Railways cars; Railcars; Railway freight cars; Railcars, namely, autorack railcars; Railcars used to transport automobiles and light trucks; Railcars, namely, specialty cars equipped with interchangeable tops for the transportation of products; Railcars, namely boxcars; Railcars, namely, covered hopper cars. (1) Fleet management services in the nature of tracking of fleet vehicles for commercial purposes; Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railcar distribution services, namely, logistic management in the field of the geographic distribution of railcars; Bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; Railway car lease business administration services; Inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, namely expediting the processing of shipments where required. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; Fleet management services in the nature of maintenance of fleet vehicles; Repair, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Repair, maintenance, and refurbishing of railway cars. (3) Leasing of railroad flatcars; Leasing of railcars; Storage of rail cars; Transport of goods by rail; Transportation and delivery of freight by rail; Freight transportation consultation in the field of freight transportation by rail; Leasing of vehicles for locomotion by rail; Providing information in the field of rail transportation of freight via a website. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and parts of railway cars. (5) Computer software development in the field of freight transportation by rail; Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services.

Goods & Services

(1) Railcar inspection services, namely providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services

Goods & Services

Railcar inspection services, namely, providing inspection services and the results of the inspection services to customers using a web-based platform; Railcar inspection services

Goods & Services

(1) Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railway car lease business administration services; Business logistic services, namely, management of railcars and railcar fleets for usage optimization. (2) Repair and maintenance of railway cars. (3) Transportation logistics services, namely arranging transportation of goods by rail for others. (4) Custom manufacture of railway cars and component parts. (5) Online non-downloadable software for the management of railcar fleets, namely, online non-downloadable software for collecting, storing, organizing, transmitting, monitoring and analyzing railcar performance, maintenance and operational data, all for use in the transportation industry

Goods & Services

Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; Railway car lease business administration services; Railcar fleet management services, namely, tracking of fleet railcars for commercial purposes designed to optimize the ownership and usage of railcars Repair and maintenance of railway cars Custom manufacture of railway cars and component parts Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in the field of railcar fleet management; Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web based software application for use in the field of railcar fleet management; Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web based software application for use in the field of railcar fleet management, namely, for providing railcar data management and analysis, railcar performance analysis, railcar tracking, locating, and monitoring and for managing the daily operations of railcars and the status of their repair, maintenance and testing; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in the field of railcar fleet management; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in the field of railcar fleet management, namely, for providing railcar data management and analysis, railcar performance analysis, railcar tracking, locating, and monitoring and for managing the daily operations of railcars and the status of their repair, maintenance and testing

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises an underframe and at least one hopper. The hopper is configured to transport a lading material. A longitudinal sliding gate assembly is coupled to the hopper and comprises: a pair of side walls coupled to a pair of end walls forming a discharge opening; a pair of tracks, one coupled to each end wall; a sliding gate slidably coupled to the pair of tracks; and a threaded drive screw coupled to the sliding gate and to the pair of side walls. Rotation of the threaded drive screw in a first direction moves the sliding gate along the tracks to an open position that permits the lading material to discharge, and rotation of the threaded drive screw in an opposite direction moves the sliding gate along the tracks to a closed position that restricts the lading material from discharging.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/20 - Closure elements for discharge openings sliding
• B61D 7/06 - Hopper cars with openings capable of discharging both between and outside the wheels
• B61D 9/00 - Tipping wagons
• B61D 7/26 - Opening or closing means mechanical
• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B61D 3/06 - Flat-bottomed cars convertible into hoppers

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a compression strut comprises a first strut body comprising a threaded end and a hollow end, and a second strut body comprising a threaded end and a shaped end. The hollow end of the first strut body is slidably coupled to the shaped end of the second strut body. A spring is disposed between the first strut body and the second strut body configured to resist longitudinal compression of the compression strut. The first strut body is rotationally coupled to the second strut body so that rotation of the first strut body also rotates the second strut body and rotation of the second strut body also rotates the first strut body. A first ball end is threaded to the first strut body and a second ball end is threaded to the second strut body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/18 - Closure elements for discharge openings pivoted
• F16F 3/04 - Spring units consisting of several springs, e.g. for obtaining a desired spring characteristic with springs made of steel or of other material having low internal friction composed only of wound springs
• B61D 7/20 - Closure elements for discharge openings sliding
• B61D 7/26 - Opening or closing means mechanical
• B61D 7/28 - Opening or closing means hydraulic or pneumatic
• F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium Details
• F16B 7/06 - Turnbuckles
• B61D 7/24 - Opening or closing means
• F16F 1/12 - Attachments or mountings
• F16C 7/06 - Adjustable connecting-rods

Abstract

According to some embodiments, a railcar comprises an interior wall and guard strips magnetically coupled to the interior wall. Each of the guard strips comprises a cushioning material for absorbing impact. The guard strips are configured to prevent an object loaded in the railcar from contacting the interior wall. The railcar further comprises protected magnetic fastening systems coupling each of the guard strips to the interior wall. Each of the protected magnetic fastening systems comprises a magnet and a rod comprising a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the magnet, and the second end extends through the guard strip. The protected magnetic fastening system may further comprise a cup washer coupled to the second end of the rod and secured with a fastener. The cup washer partially surrounds the fastener to restrict objects larger than the cup washer from contacting the fastener.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61F 11/00 - Rail vehicles characterised by rail-engaging elements other than wheels, e.g. balls
• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B60L 13/06 - Means to sense or control vehicle position or attitude with respect to railway
• B61F 9/00 - Rail vehicles characterised by means for preventing derailing, e.g. by use of guide wheels
• E01B 25/30 - Tracks for magnetic suspension or levitation vehicles

Abstract

A system (100) for restraining a vehicle (103) includes a deck (108) of a transport (102). The deck includes a track assembly (104) comprising a plurality of plates (112). The system also includes a strap assembly (120) configured to secure a vehicle to the deck of the transport. The strap assembly is also configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport through a first plate of the plurality of plates of the track assembly and a second plate of the plurality of plates of the track assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles
• B61D 45/00 - Means or devices for securing or supporting the cargo, including protection against shocks

Abstract

A system includes a strap assembly positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle and configured to be coupled to a deck of a transport, and a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly. The system also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport including a winch assembly axel configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch assembly is configured to engage the winch assembly axel to prevent rotation of the mandrel assembly in a first rotational direction to produce a tension force to secure the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system further includes a tightening assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly in a second rotational direction to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system additionally includes a release mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides
• B60P 3/077 - Wheel cradles, chocks, or wells
• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts

Abstract

A system for monitoring railcars includes a memory operable to store data associated with monitoring a location of a train. The system also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to receive location signals from a plurality of location devices. Each location device is associated with a respective railcar of a plurality of railcars. The plurality of railcars form the train. The processor is further operable to monitor the location of the train based on received location signals from one or more of the plurality of location devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61L 25/02 - Indicating or recording positions or identities of vehicles or trains
• G06Q 50/30 - Transportation; Communications

Abstract

A system (1) for reinforcing a connection mounting a transmission pole arm (112) to a transmission pole (116) includes at least one substantially L-shaped brace (102) comprising two legs. The at least one brace is configured to reinforce an arm bracket (114) of the transmission pole arm. A leg of the at least one brace comprises a cut-out section (106) substantially corresponding to an exterior shape of the transmission pole arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 12/24 - Cross-arms

Abstract

A system includes a strap assembly positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle and configured to be coupled to a deck of a transport, and a mandrel assembly operable to be coupled to the strap assembly. The system also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the deck of the transport including a winch assembly axel configured to be coupled to the mandrel assembly. The winch assembly is configured to engage the winch assembly axel to prevent rotation of the mandrel assembly in a first rotational direction to produce a tension force to secure the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system further includes a tightening assembly configured to rotate the mandrel assembly in a second rotational direction to produce a tightening force to tighten the strap assembly around the portion of the tire. The system additionally includes a release mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts
• B60P 3/077 - Wheel cradles, chocks, or wells

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs
• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• E05F 15/53 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using fluid-pressure actuators for swinging wings

Abstract

A method of shipping automobiles, railcars for shipping automobiles, and methods of manufacturing railcars for shipping automobiles to enable more efficient shipping of automobiles by facilitating conversion of autorack cars between unilevel, bi-level and tri-level configurations, and/or by providing increased load factors. For many years, autorack railcars have been used to ship new automotive vehicles from their places of manufacture to distribution centers. Shipping by rail can significantly reduce the cost of shipping such vehicles over long distances as compared with shipping by tractor-trailer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/18 - Wagons or vans adapted for carrying special loads for vehicles

Abstract

A system for covering a railcar includes a first set and a second set of structural members coupled to a railcar. The structural members are configured to move between a loading position, an unloading positing, and a covered position. The system includes a plurality of cover portions, each coupled to a structural member of the first set and a structural member of the second set. In the loading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set are proximate longitudinal sides of the railcar. In the unloading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set are proximate a longitudinal center line of the railcar. In the covered position, the first set are proximate the longitudinal center line of the railcar, and the second set are proximate the longitudinal sides of the railcar.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A gusset (50) is capable of providing reinforcement in tank cars (10), particularly for nozzles in tank cars. A tank car includes a body (12) having a curved wall portion, a nozzle opening (40) formed in the wall, a reinforcing pad (60) disposed on the wall, adjacent to the nozzle, and a gusset (50) configured to support the nozzle (40). The gusset (50) includes a portion of a cylinder having a predetermined radius (R). The portion of the cylinder includes a first edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the nozzle (40) and a second edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the reinforcing pad (60), such that an axis of the portion of the cylinder intersects an axis of the nozzle at a predetermined angle (A). The predetermined radius (R) and the predetermined angle (A) are configured such that an arc of the portion of the cylinder extends less than approximately 180 degrees around the circumference of nozzle (40).

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/06 - Mounting of tanksIntegral bodies and frames
• B65D 90/00 - Component parts, details or accessories for large containers

Abstract

A gusset is capable of providing reinforcement in tank cars, particularly for nozzles in tank cars. A tank car includes a body having a curved wall portion, a nozzle opening formed in the wall, a reinforcing pad disposed on the wall, adjacent to the nozzle, and a gusset configured to support the nozzle. The gusset includes a portion of a cylinder having a predetermined radius. The portion of the cylinder includes a first edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the nozzle and a second edge disposed adjacent to a circumferential surface of the reinforcing pad, such that an axis of the portion of the cylinder intersects an axis of the nozzle at a predetermined angle. The predetermined radius and the predetermined angle are configured such that an arc of the portion of the cylinder extends less than approximately 180 degrees.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/06 - Mounting of tanksIntegral bodies and frames
• B65D 90/00 - Component parts, details or accessories for large containers

Abstract

A system for covering a railcar (10) includes a first set of structural members (40) coupled to a railcar and a second set of structural members (50) coupled to the railcar. The first set and second set of structural members are configured to move between a loading position, an unloading positing, and a covered position. The system includes a plurality of cover portions (60). Each cover portion of the plurality of cover portions is coupled to a structural member of the first set of structural members and a structural member of the second set of structural members. In the loading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set of structural members are proximate longitudinal sides of the railcar. In the unloading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set of structural members are proximate a longitudinal center line of the railcar. In the covered position, the first set of structural members are proximate the longitudinal center line of the railcar, and the second set of structural members are proximate the longitudinal sides of the railcar.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

In a tie down system and method for securing a vehicle tire to a wire grate, a slotted overlay panel rest on top of the wire grate. A clevis assembly having one end of a tire trap assembly attached thereto is provided along with the winch assembly having a winch for receiving an opposite end of the tire strap assembly. Each of the clevis assembly and winch assembly have a T hook with a T portion which is insertable through a respective slot of the overlay panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/06 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects for carrying vehicles

Abstract

A method comprising removing a roof from a railcar, the railcar comprising a plurality of top chords, coupling an outer portion of a replacement roof to one or more of the plurality of top chords, the outer portion comprising a frame and a first plurality of panels, and coupling an inner portion of the replacement roof to the frame of the outer portion of the replacement roof after coupling the outer portion to one or more of the plurality of top chords, the inner portion comprising a second plurality of panels.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 17/12 - Roofs
• B61D 3/00 - Wagons or vans
• B61D 49/00 - Other details

Abstract

A system for coupling equipment components includes a magnetic coupling assembly. The magnetic coupling assembly couples a tooth point (15) to an adapter (3). The magnetic coupling assembly is received at least partially within a recess formed in the adapter (3). The magnetic coupling assembly includes an insert (41) and a magnetic coupler (61). The insert (41) is placed within the recess of the adapter (3), and the insert (41) includes an internal recess (43). The magnetic coupler (61) is received within the internal recess (43) of the insert (41).

IPC Classes  ?

• E02F 9/28 - Small metalwork for digging elements, e.g. teeth
• E21C 35/18 - Mining picksHolders therefor

Abstract

A safety barrier comprising is disclosed. The safety barrier comprises a plurality of posts spaced from each other and disposed adjacent to a roadway, each post having a cross section defined in part by a web and a pair of legs extending therefrom. Additionally, each post has one slot formed in the web of the post extending from an upper end of the post. A first cable and a second cable are releasably engaged with and supported by the posts and disposed within each slot between the respective legs of each post. A third cable and a fourth cable are each coupled to an exterior surface of the posts. The posts and the first, second, third and fourth cables cooperate to prevent a vehicle from leaving the roadway.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
• E01F 9/011 - Upright bodies, e.g. marker posts or bollards; Supports for road signs (posts or poles in general E04H 12/00; means for attaching signs to a supporting structure in general G09F 7/18)

Abstract

Systems and methods for powered rail car doors are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/00 - Hopper cars
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

In one embodiment, a system includes a first door assembly operable to at least partially cover an opening of a rail car. The system also includes an actuator. A first common linkage is coupled to the actuator and is operable to reciprocally move in a longitudinal direction relative to the actuator. In particular embodiments, a first secondary linkage is coupled to the first common linkage and is coupled to an exterior surface of the first door assembly, wherein the first secondary linkage cooperates with the first common linkage to move the first door assembly between an open position and a closed position over the top hatch of the rail car.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B61D 39/00 - Wagon or like coversTarpaulinsMovable or foldable roofs

Abstract

A draft sill with special rear draft lug for a railcar is disclosed. In some embodiments, a rear draft lug comprises a metallic body. The rear draft lug further comprises a boss extending along a transverse portion of the metallic body. The boss is configured to be coupled to a first vertical reinforcement plate. The rear draft lug also comprises an overhang portion extending from the boss along the transverse portion. The overhang portion configured to be coupled to the first vertical reinforcement plate. In some embodiments, the boss and the overhang portion are configured to be coupled to the first vertical reinforcement plate with a weld.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61G 7/10 - Mounting of the couplings on the vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a configurable track assembly, such that the strap assembly is configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on inboard side of the tire of the vehicle. System includes a pin assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on outboard side of the tire of the vehicle, such that the pin assembly is operable to receive the strap assembly. System also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly and to a second end of the strap assembly, such that the winch assembly is uncoupled from the pin assembly and operable to tighten the strap assembly around a portion of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides

Abstract

Systems and methods for accumulating air in an auxiliary reservoir of a railroad car are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method may include charging an air brake system. Air pressure in the air brake system may reach a predetermined value. Once this predetermined value is reached, additional or excess air may be bled from the air brake system and the additional or excess air may accumulate in an auxiliary reservoir. The auxiliary reservoir may be adapted to supply air to an auxiliary cylinder or other types of pneumatic components or equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 13/00 - Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator with power assistance or driveBrake systems incorporating such transmitting means, e.g. air-pressure brake systems
• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B60T 15/48 - Other control devices or valves characterised by definite functions for filling reservoirs
• B61D 7/28 - Opening or closing means hydraulic or pneumatic
• B60T 8/66 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration responsive to speed and another condition or to plural speed conditions using electrical circuitry for controlling the braking action, the circuitry deriving a control function relating to the dynamic of the braked vehicle or wheel wherein the braking action is responsive to the difference between a computed or other theoretical vehicle speed and an actual speed of a wheel thereof
• B60T 13/36 - Compressed-air systems direct, i.e. brakes applied directly by compressed air
• B60T 13/26 - Compressed-air systems
• B60T 15/30 - Triple or other relay valves which allow step-wise application or release and which are actuated by brake-pipe pressure variation to connect brake cylinders or equivalent to compressed-air or vacuum source or atmosphere controlled by three fluid pressures with a quick braking action

Abstract

A railway car includes a railway car underframe having a first longitudinal side sill and a second longitudinal side sill with at least one sidewall assembly disposed along the first longitudinal side sill of the railway car underframe. The sidewall assembly is formed in part from a side sheet, an interior vertical support post, and an exterior vertical support post. A first end of the interior vertical support post and a first end of the exterior vertical support post are each respectively disposed adjacent to the first longitudinal side sill of the railway car underframe. The exterior vertical support post is coupled to an exterior surface of the side sheet. The interior vertical support post is coupled to an interior surface of the side sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 17/00 - Construction details of vehicle bodies

Abstract

An apparatus for reinforcing a railway tank car includes a tank shell. A plurality of attachment pads are welded to the tank shell to form a tank assembly. The tank assembly is subjected to a post-weld heat treatment. A plurality of shield plates may each be welded directly to at least one of the plurality of attachment pads. The shield plates are not subjected to the post-weld heat treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 5/00 - Tank wagons for carrying fluent materials

Abstract

Hopper cars both open and covered and discharge control systems are disclosed. Each hopper car may include at least one hopper and a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the hopper car. At least one discharge opening may be formed proximate a lower portion of each hopper. A respective door assembly may be pivotally mounted adjacent to each discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the respective discharge opening. Each discharge control system may include a common linkage and associated secondary linkages operable to move associated door assemblies between a first position and a second position. A power source including a motor, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder may be disposed on the railway car to move the common linkage. For other hopper cars a wayside drive system may be releasably engaged with a capstan operable coupled to the common linkage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/00 - Wagons or vans
• B61D 7/24 - Opening or closing means

Abstract

A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a configurable track assembly, such that the strap assembly is configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on inboard side of the tire of the vehicle. System includes a pin assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly on outboard side of the tire of the vehicle, such that the pin assembly is operable to receive the strap assembly. System also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the configurable track assembly and to a second end of the strap assembly, such that the winch assembly is uncoupled from the pin assembly and operable to tighten the strap assembly around a portion of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 3/075 - Vehicle retainers for wheels, hubs, or axle shafts

Abstract

A vehicle restraint system includes a strap assembly configured to be positioned on a portion of a tire of a vehicle to secure the vehicle to a track, a first chock assembly configured to be coupled to the track on inboard side of the tire and coupled to a first end of the strap assembly, and a second chock assembly configured to be coupled to the track on outboard side of the tire. The second chock assembly includes a chock body and a pin assembly coupled to the chock body, such that the pin assembly is operable to receive the strap assembly. The system also includes a winch assembly configured to be coupled to the track and uncoupled from the second chock assembly, such that the winch assembly is coupled to a second end of the strap assembly and operable to tighten the strap assembly around portions of the tire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65F 9/00 - Transferring of refuse between vehicles or containers with intermediate storage or pressing

Abstract

A railway car includes a railway car underframe having a first longitudinal side sill and a second longitudinal side sill with at least one sidewall assembly disposed along the first longitudinal side sill of the railway car underframe. The sidewall assembly is formed in part from a side sheet, an interior vertical support post, and an exterior vertical support post. A first end of the interior vertical support post and a first end of the exterior vertical support post are each respectively disposed adjacent to the first longitudinal side sill of the railway car underframe. The exterior vertical support post is coupled to an exterior surface of the side sheet. The interior vertical support post is coupled to an interior surface of the side sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 17/08 - Sides

Abstract

Systems and methods for accumulating air in an auxiliary reservoir (22) of a railroad car are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method may include charging an air brake system. Air pressure in the air brake system (50) may reach a predetermined value. Once this predetermined value is reached, additional or excess air may be bled from the air brake system and the additional or excess air may accumulate in an auxiliary reservoir. The auxiliary reservoir may be adapted to supply air to an auxiliary cylinder (38) or other types of pneumatic components or equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61H 11/00 - Applications or arrangements of braking or retarding apparatus not otherwise provided forCombinations of apparatus of different kinds or types
• B61D 7/02 - Hopper cars with discharge openings in the bottoms
• B61D 7/28 - Opening or closing means hydraulic or pneumatic

Abstract

In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for shielding welding fumes (30, 60) includes a device configured to engage a welding gun (20). The device is configured to emit a flow of air through the one or more orifices (36, 76, 78). The flow of air is operable to divert welding fumes away from a welder.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 9/32 - Accessories
• B23K 37/00 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass
• B08B 15/04 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are producedCollecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area from a small area, e.g. a tool
• A61F 9/06 - Masks, shields or hoods for welders
• F16P 1/06 - Safety devices independent of the control or operation of any machine specially designed for welding

Abstract

A railcar system includes a plurality of railcar walls and a plurality of railcar support posts each coupled to at least one of the plurality of walls. Each of the plurality of support posts comprises a web portion comprising a non-metallic material and a plurality of flange portions coupled to the web portion, the flange portions comprising a metallic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 17/00 - Construction details of vehicle bodies
• E04C 3/00 - Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting

Abstract

A cable for use in a safety barrier is provided. A cable for use in a safety barrier may include a plastic core wire and a plurality of metal wires disposed adjacent to and longitudinally to the plastic core wire. The cable may be pre-stretched prior to installation in the safety barrier. A method of making cable for use in a safety barrier may include (a)providing a plastic core wire, (b) disposing a plurality of metal wires, each metal wire disposed adjacent to and longitudinally to the plastic core wire, and (c) prestretching the cable prior to installation in the safety barrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• E01F 15/06 - Continuous barriers extending along roads or between traffic lanes essentially made of cables, nettings or the like
• D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core

Goods & Services

(1) Railway cars and component parts therefore. (1) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefore to the order and/or specification of others.

Goods & Services

(1) Repair and maintenance of railway cars; manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefor to the order and/or specification of others.

Abstract

Hopper cars both open and covered and discharge control systems are disclosed. Each hopper car may include at least one hopper and a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the hopper car. At least one discharge opening may be formed proximate a lower portion of each hopper. A respective door assembly may be pivotally mounted adjacent to each discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the respective discharge opening. Each discharge control system may include a common linkage and associated secondary linkages operable to move associated door assemblies between a first position and a second position. A power source including a motor, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder may be disposed on the railway car to move the common linkage. For other hopper cars a wayside drive system may be releasably engaged with a capstan operable coupled to the common linkage.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61D 3/00 - Wagons or vans

Goods & Services

Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; railcar distribution services, namely, the logistical management of geographic distribution of railcars; bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; railway car lease business administration services; inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, including expediting the processing of shipments where required [Repair and maintenance of railway cars] [Railcar leasing; transportation by rail of bulk commodities; railcar transportation and leasing services, namely, providing and maintaining a pool of railroad cars for use by rail shippers in both intra-company and inter-company pools]

Goods & Services

Rail fleet and rail yard business management services; railcar distribution services, namely, the logistical management of geographic distribution of railcars; bulk distribution services, namely, the logistical and business management of storage facilities and transportation means for the distribution of bulk products; railway car lease business administration services; inventory and shipment processing management for the railway industry, namely, tracking and tracing of railway cars and rail fleet, including expediting the processing of shipments where required; outsourcing in the field of railway services; business analysis services in the field of railway services [ Repair and maintenance of railway cars ] [ railcar leasing; transportation by rail of bulk commodities; railcar transportation and leasing services, namely, providing and maintaining a pool of railroad cars for use by rail shippers in both intra-company and inter-company pools; railcar warehousing services ]

Goods & Services

Railway cars

Goods & Services

Railway cars

Goods & Services

(1) Repair and maintenance of railway cars. (2) Manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefor to the order and specification of others.

Goods & Services

(1) Railway cars and component parts therefore. (1) Repair and maintenance of railway cars. (2) Manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefor to the order and/or specification of others.

Goods & Services

(1) Railway cars and component parts therefore. (1) Repair and maintenance of railway cars. (2) Manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefor to the order and specification of others.

Goods & Services

Railway cars and component parts therefore Repair and maintenance of railway cars Manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefor to the order and/or specification of others

Goods & Services

Railway cars and component parts therefore Repair and maintenance of railway cars Manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefore to the order and/or specification of others

Goods & Services

Rapair and maintenance of railway cars Manufacture of railway cars and component parts therefor to the order and/or specification of others

Goods & Services

Metal pressurized containers for use in the railcar industry. Railway cars and component parts therefor. Repair and maintenance of railway cars. Manufacturing of railway cars and component parts therefor for others.

Goods & Services

METAL [LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS CONTAINER TANKS], SOLD EMPTY, AND PIPEFITTINGS, FLANGES AND TANK HEADS THEREFOR; METAL PRESSURE-VESSEL HEADS FOR USE WITH CONTAINER TANKS; METAL PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS FOR USE IN THE CHEMICAL, COSMETIC, PHARMACEUTICAL AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES RAILWAY CARS [AND MARINE BARGES] [ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS, namely, CONCRETE AND AGGREGATE MADE OF SAND, GRAVEL, AND LIMESTONE] REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF RAILWAY CARS

Goods & Services

ROAD BUILDING MATERIALS, NAMELY, CONCRETE AND AGGREGATE MADE OF SAND, GRAVEL, AND LIMESTONE

Goods & Services

FREIGHT CARS