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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7417340 | Power supply for model vehicle A variable-range power supply for a model vehicle layout, such as a model train track for powering model trains or the like, is configured to receive a control input defining respective ends of an output voltage range. The control input may correspond to opposing en... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7404362 | Model train car with tilting mechanism A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a motorized tilt mechanism for tilting train cars when traversing curved sections of track. The operation of the tilt mechanism is automated using a motor, drive train, and control circuit. A motorized tilt m... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7383962 | Model train with improved coupling mechanism A model train car uses an improved coupling mechanism that permits close coupling of adjacent cars in a model train, while also providing a rotational operating range that permits operation of the train with tighter model track curves. The coupling mechanism operate... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7364122 | Control for operating features of a model vehicle An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the a... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350754 | Block controller An intelligent block controller for a model train is connected to receive detect signals from adjacent blocks of model railway track assemblies indicating that a model train is present on a respective block track assemblies. The controller provides one or more contr... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7320435 | Model toy train track A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7307394 | Control and motor arrangement for use in model train A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive c... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7298103 | Control and motor arrangement for use in model train A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arragement further includes a command control interface configured to receive co... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7297045 | Smart smoke unit A smoke generating device for a model train that includes a smoke generating element supported by a support member. The smoke generating element can be wound around the support member is a generally helical pattern. The number of turns and the distance between turns... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7279871 | Voltage regulator and method of regulating voltage A voltage regulator is configured to regulate an alternating current source provided to a model toy railroad layout. The voltage regulator delivers a substantially constant voltage level to the features and accessories drawing power from the third rail of the railro... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264208 | Control for operating features of a model vehicle An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the a... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7211976 | Control and motor arrangement for use in model train A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive c... | 05/01/2007 |
| D538757 | Switch controller for a model vehicle track | 03/20/2007 |
| 6676473 | Smart smoke unit A smoke generating unit for a model train that varies the rate of smoke produce in response to changes in the load on the model train. The smoke generating unit includes a housing, a smoke element and a motor driven fan. The housing can be formed of two s... | 01/13/2004 |
| 5931099 | Model train set with storage means and variable track arrangement A model train set includes a base member having two base member sections that are connected together in a horizontal arrangement such that an upper surface is formed. The upper surface has a continuous integral trackway disposed thereon. The model train s... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5826736 | Coupler arm assembly with distinct uncoupling devices A coupler arm assembly is disclosed which includes a coupler frame with a coupler head and a channel. A hollow housing is defined between the coupler head and the channel. A knuckle is pivotally connected to the coupler head and movable between a coupled ... | 10/27/1998 |
