Class 246/1R - MISCELLANEOUS

Subclass of Class 246 - Railway switches and signals
Definition: Systems and devices not otherwise classifiable.
No. of patents: 36
Last issue date: 12/06/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8070108	Signaling and remote control train operation A model train and layout control system based on on-board sound and locomotive modules, new signaling methods, bi-directional communication, environmental sound, turnout control, train location methods, computer interaction and accessory control, by adding component...	12/06/2011
7458545	System for sending commands to train cars based on location in train A model train system is provided, comprising a command originator, layout objects, and a communication link. The communication link may be established through the use of magnetic induction coils/transceivers placed at the ends of each layout object. Commands sent by...	12/02/2008
7315770	Railway controller with improved application programming A multi-use wayside railway control system for installation and use in operating wayside railway equipment in a railway wayside application selected from among a plurality of differing railway wayside applications usable in the control system. The system includes de...	01/01/2008
7264207	Model track layout representation A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements...	09/04/2007
7263475	Method of transferring files and analysis of train operational data A method of transferring files between a computer on board a train and a remote station including determining if the remote station is within range of the train and establishing wireless communication between the onboard computer and the remote station. Next, the co...	08/28/2007
7257471	Communications device for remote control of rail track switches in a train yard A communications device is provided for routing a locomotive over a track layout in a train yard. The locomotive is operable over a plurality of alternative track routes to reach a respective destination from a plurality of possible destinations in said track layout...	08/14/2007
7216836	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program...	05/15/2007
7212957	Model railroad control and display system A software tool and an electronic interface facilitate model railroaders in initiating, monitoring and directing the path trains (i.e. engine and rail cars) will traverse on the model layout. The software tool and an electronic interface are connected to one of the ...	05/01/2007
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
7209812	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program...	04/24/2007
7177733	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program...	02/13/2007
7106219	Decentralized vehicular traffic status system A decentralized, mobile system for reporting and monitoring vehicular traffic status. A vehicle has a position determining device, a transceiver, and a local display and controller connected to a processor. The transceiver receives, transmits, and repeats local traf...	09/12/2006
7102496	Multi-sensor integration for a vehicle A sensor system for use in a vehicle that integrates sensor data from more than one sensor in an effort to facilitate collision avoidance and other types of sensor-related processing. The system include external sensors for capturing sensor data external to the vehi...	09/05/2006
6992695	Surveillance system A surveillance system having two or more monitoring devices moving on a single track. The monitoring devices are suitably video cameras but may also include audio monitoring. Power for the monitoring devices, control signals and signals from the monitoring devices a...	01/31/2006
6980127	Trainline controller electronics Trainline controller including testing of signal quality on a trainline network by commanding each node to transmitter calibration signal. A signal detector is connected to the trainline at a common junction with a head end termination circuit. A stuck-on transmitte...	12/27/2005
6947815	Model vehicle control input selection A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements...	09/20/2005
6909945	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program...	06/21/2005
6877699	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second client program...	04/12/2005
6848657	Dynamic self-teaching train track layout learning and control system A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements...	02/01/2005
6702235	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second cli...	03/09/2004
6676089	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second cli...	01/13/2004
6494408	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second cli...	12/17/2002
6490523	Methods and apparatus for locomotive tracking A method and apparatus for managing locomotives is provided. The apparatus includes an on-board tracking system including a locomotive interface, a computer, a GPS receiver, and a communicator, the computer programmed to determine a position of the locomo...	12/03/2002
6443400	Automatic transport system The present invention improves the transportation efficiency of an automatic transport system for transporting and article to attain the above object, the automatic transport system includes a front detecting device which detects an obstruction in a non-c...	09/03/2002
6377876	Locomotive diagnostic system A locomotive diagnostic system. A first sensor outputs a measurement of a first state variable (such as vibration) of a first locomotive component, such as a blower fan bearing set, and a second sensor outputs a measurement of a second state variable (suc...	04/23/2002
6374165	Railway information transmission method and system In a railway information transmission method and system wherein information is transmitted by a consecutive transmission mode between on-vehicle control equipment and ground control equipment, a redundant code which is updated in accordance with a predete...	04/16/2002
6270040	Model train control system A system which operates a digitally controlled model railroad transmitting a first command from a first client program to a resident external controlling interface through a first communications transport. A second command is transmitted from a second cli...	08/07/2001
6263266	Method of optimizing train operation and training A method of optimizing train operation and training in a moving train includes determining the train's conditions and calculating a desired response to the present conditions of the train to achieve a goal. The engineer's response is determined and the tr...	07/17/2001
6230086	Railway information transmission method and system In a railway information transmission method and system wherein information is transmitted by a consecutive transmission mode between on-vehicle control equipment and ground control equipment, a redundant code which is updated in accordance with a predete...	05/08/2001
5816541	Electronic blue flag safety equipment A method of preventing movement of a locomotive while personnel are working on the locomotive. The method includes placing the brakes of the locomotive under the control of a card reading control box, and providing personnel employed to work on the locomo...	10/06/1998
5809448	Position detector system for guide vehicles The position detector system for guided vehicles has a memory block which stores each journey, divided into sections identified by their theoretical parameters and in which the correction curves are stored; at least one recording unit sensitive to travel ...	09/15/1998
5533695	Incremental train control system A train control system employs a series of wayside control units spaced along the track, each of which has responsibility for the control of trains in a corresponding local area and monitors track availability and signal status in its local area. Each way...	07/09/1996
5284096	Vehicle for use in pipes A vehicle is provided for moving within pipes to determine the condition of the interior of the pipes. The vehicle has at least one wheel which is capable of travelling on walls of magnetic material. Each wheel comprises an outer wheel member having an an...	02/08/1994
4883245	Transporation system and method of operation A transportation system and method of operation are disclosed wherein a network of nodes, such as railway stations, are defined between which relays, such as freight trains, are operated at a selected cue frequency to thereby provide regular and predeterm...	11/28/1989
4637668	Locomotive safety device The invention environment is a conventional electrically powered railroad locomotive wherein a main generator powers the underlying traction wheels and wherein an auxiliary generator powers low-voltage locomotive components (such as alarms, wheels directi...	01/20/1987
4180322	Interior measurement of enclosed spaces An apparatus for measuring interior profiles of enclosed spaces such as railway tunnels through optical means, achieves greater speed and precision than hitherto known apparatus by using a continuous collimated band of light together with means for mainta...	12/25/1979

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Class 246/1R - MISCELLANEOUS