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"To place a man in a multi-stage rocket and project him into the controlling gravitational field of the moon where the passengers can make scientific observations, perhaps land alive, and then return to earth--all that constitutes a wild dream worthy of Jules Verne. I am bold enough to say that such a man-made voyage will never occur regardless of all future advances."
Lee deForest, American radio pioneer ; 1957
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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20110253001 | ARTICULATING PILOTS ON MODEL TRAINS A system and method is provided for pivoting a pilot on a model train, thereby allowing the model train to maneuver around a section of a model train track having a relatively small radius. In one embodiment of the present invention, the model train includes a frame, a ... | 10/20/2011 |
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| 20080121134 | Model railroad truck having polymer spring A truck for use on a model railroad car, in association with plural axle/wheel sets, includes a left truck side frame and a right side frame, each having a bolster receiver therein; an elongate bolster extending between said right frame half and said left frame half, wh... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080121135 | Two-piece model railroad truck frame A truck for use on a piece of model railroad rolling stock, the truck having axle/wheels sets associated therewith includes two identical truck portions, which, when joined, form a model railroad truck frame, which is held together by mechanical impedance by a frame ret... | 05/29/2008 |
| 20080041267 | 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 comma... | 02/21/2008 |
| 20070012216 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADVERTISING USING ONE OR MORE RAIL CARS Systems and methods for using rolling rail stock, such as one or more rail cars, as an advertising platform are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a rail car or a portion thereof is adapted to appear like a product model of an actual product. For example, a tanke... | 01/18/2007 |
| 20060266254 | System and method for providing power to a model vehicle trackside accessory A system and method for providing power to a model vehicle trackside accessory includes an electrically-powered trackside accessory for a model vehicle layout, such as a model train track. The model layout includes a power rail and an a neutral rail connected to a trans... | 11/30/2006 |
| 20060060105 | Model vehicle with automated pantograph A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a model pantograph. The operation of the pantograph is automated using a motor, drive train, and control circuit. An upper articulating portion of the pantograph is mounting to the model vehicle using a breakaway... | 03/23/2006 |
| 20060054052 | 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 mecha... | 03/16/2006 |
| 20060054051 | Model vehicle with automated door mechanism A model vehicle, such as a model electric train, includes a model automatic door. The operation of the door is automated using a motor, drive train, and control circuit. A drive mechanism moves the door between open and closed positions. In the open position, the door i... | 03/16/2006 |
