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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6901381 | Method for rolling salable inventory control and system therefor To keep tab of a rolling or moving inventory loaded onto a moving transport such as for example a train, a number of upload/download workstations are dispersed among the various train stations of the transport network. Each of the workstations is communicatively con... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6672516 | Thick web miter rail joint system between stationary and vertically movable track sections A miter rail system for spanning a railroad track joint includes a fixed rail and a lift rail formed from thick web rail stock. The joining ends of the fixed and lift rails are notched to interfit with each other along a predetermined longitudinal extent ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6592081 | Electronic code generating circuit for use in railroad signaling systems An electronic code transmitter is disclosed for driving a number of code following relays of a railroad signaling system. The electronic code transmitter comprises a timing circuit and a driving circuit. The timing circuit generates, at a predetermined co... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6386492 | Temporary sign holder A temporary sign holder utilizes a clamping member attachable to a rail to support a sign post in an operative location. The clamping member is formed with two hooked shaped members that are tightened around the base of the rail from opposing sides. One o... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6356299 | Automated track inspection vehicle and method An automated track inspection vehicle for inspecting track for anomalies includes a self-propelled car equipped with cameras for creating images of the track. A driver and inspector visually inspect the track and right-of-way through a window in the vehic... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6345257 | Computer based interactive defect reporting system for the paperless reporting of problems in a vehicle forming part of a fleet An interactive defect reporting system is designed to handle enroute equipment problems and repairs in a paperless process that enables on-board personnel to report equipment problems using a phone. After calling the system, the on-board personnel describ... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6115237 | Electrical equipment case An electronic cabinet assembly is disclosed which is positioned in an exterior environment, such as a railway tunnel. The cabinet assembly includes an electronic cabinet having a box portion and at least one door together defining an interior space. The d... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6064428 | Automated track inspection vehicle and method An automated track inspection vehicle for inspecting track for anomalies includes a self-propelled car equipped with cameras for creating images of the track. A driver and inspector visually inspect the track and right-of-way through a window in the vehic... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6052884 | Conveyorized system for rebuilding tread and disc brake actuator units for use in railway cars A conveyorized system and method of use therefor for disassembling, inspecting, reconditioning and testing a brake actuator is disclosed. The disassembly area includes a spring removal fixture and a torque removal fixture. The conveyor system includes mul... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5963631 | Wayside communications safety system A wayside communications safety station is used along rail lines by passengers in distress or crew members, for routine communications among maintenance personnel, and for communications among emergency services personnel. The system comprises a telephone... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5956228 | Electrical equipment case An electronic cabinet assembly is disclosed which is positioned in an exterior environment, such as a railway tunnel. The cabinet assembly includes an electronic cabinet having a box portion and at least one door together defining an interior space. The d... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5936153 | Apparatus and method for testing brake actuator units used in railroad cars An apparatus for testing tread and disk brake actuator units for use in railway cars in an overhaul backshop environment is disclosed. The apparatus includes a test bench on which multiple test fixtures are mounted to simultaneously receive and test a lik... | 08/10/1999 |
| 4649971 | Crosstie boring apparatus A boring machine for preboring holes in railway ties on which a powered conveyor is supported for movement between input and discharge ends through a boring station between the input and discharge ends to extend transversely of the conveyor path. At the b... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4365333 | Test signal generator A test signal generator for generating signals simulating the signals obtained from the axles of a railroad car, to permit testing of a railroad car brake controller. During testing of the controller for detection of excessive speed difference between the... | 12/21/1982 |
| 4135533 | Vehicle cleaning system A system for cleaning vehicles, such as train cars, locomotives, buses, and large trucks, of various outer configurations, with optimum cleaning of each vehicle regardless of outer configuration and without use of brushes. The apparatus includes a prewet ... | 01/23/1979 |
