Class 213/75TC - Toy train

Subclass of Class 213 - Railway draft appliances
No. of patents: 55
Last issue date: 04/10/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8152007	Automatic coupler for model railroad car In an automatic coupler for a model railroad car, a coupler body includes a knuckle coupler member formed of a coupler trunk having a knuckle portion and an engagement portion, and a receiving coupler member formed of a coupler trunk having a receiving portion and a...	04/10/2012
8127952	Model train coupler with linear actuator A model train coupler which can be opened using a remote signal. The coupler design includes an upper arm and a lower arm, both of which pivot around a common axis. The two arms are mounted in a coupler box which is attached to a piece of rolling stock. One of the a...	03/06/2012
7810660	Model railroad coupler A model railroad coupler for use with model railroad rolling stock includes a coupler head and a coupler knuckle carried pivotally on the coupler head; an elongate coupler shank having one end thereof fixed to the coupler head; a coupler mounting structure carried a...	10/12/2010
7775385	Remote-controlled model railway vehicle coupling device An improved remote-controlled model railway vehicle coupling device comprising a coupler configured with a channeled shaft having a proximal and distal end, the proximal end forming an aperture designated for pivotably mounting within a housing, the distal end formi...	08/17/2010
7694834	Electro-mechanical coupler for use with model trains A coupler for use with model trains. The coupler includes a body member; a knuckle pivotally mounted on the body member, where the knuckle is in either an open state or a closed state; a locking pin disposed on the body member, where the locking pin is operable for ...	04/13/2010
7464824	Coupler for railway model, and railway model vehicle A coupler 2 for a railway model comprises a first half cylindrical section 5e, a second half cylindrical section 5f facing the first half cylindrical section 5e on a circle substantially concentric with the first half...	12/16/2008
7434701	Device for coupling to other devices and unique identification thereof A device for coupling to other devices and unique identification thereof may include a body and a coupler. The coupler may be disposed on the body and may be operable to couple to a coupler of another device. The device may include a test circuit and a processor for...	10/14/2008
7431167	Adjustable coupler assembly for model trains An adjustable coupler assembly for a truck assembly of a model railroad car includes an adjustment arm engaged with the truck assembly. The adjustment arm is selectively movable with respect to the truck assembly in a first direction. A coupler pocket is engaged wit...	10/07/2008
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
7293671	Magnetic coupling and uncoupling system for model railroad rolling stock A model railroad car magnetic coupling and uncoupling system employs pairs of cooperating magnetic couplers that have unique and simplified constructions, and an uncoupler mechanism that is mounted beneath a section of model railroad track and operates automatically...	11/13/2007
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
7080745	Magnetic coupling and uncoupling system for model railroad rolling stock A model railroad car magnetic coupling and uncoupling system employs pairs of cooperating magnetic couplers that have unique and simplified constructions, and an uncoupler mechanism that is mounted beneath a section of model railroad track and operates automatically...	07/25/2006
7070062	Automatic railway car electrical and pneumatic coupler A railcar coupler which integrates fluid and electrical connectors into one modular unit with increased facility for automatically making such connections when cars are pushed together while achieving compatibility between Janney type and Automatic Intermodal Railwa...	07/04/2006
RE38990	Magnetically-actuated coupler for model railroad cars A magnetically actuated coupling and uncoupling system for model railroads comprised of a drawbar pivotally-mounted to one end of a railroad car, wherein the drawbar contains an integral leaf spring extending from the first end of the coupler to tend to center the d...	02/28/2006
6999221	Bimorphic polymeric photomechanical actuator A bimorphic polymeric photomechanical actuator, in one embodiment using polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as a photosensitive body, transmitting light over fiber optic cables, and controlling the shape and pulse duration of the light pulse to control movement of the ac...	02/14/2006
6994224	Model railroad coupler An improved model railroad coupler includes a shank having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is shaped to define a joining element for attaching the model railroad coupler to a unit of model railroad rolling stock and the distal end is shaped to defi...	02/07/2006
6942492	Flexible contact connector A flexible connector for use in a model train is provided. The flexible connector includes a first coupling member associated with a first train car, and a second coupling member associated with a second train car, wherein the second coupling member is configured fo...	09/13/2005
6910424	Movable model train car parts to aid model train maneuverability as it travels on model railroad track A model electric train car possessing various movable parts which allow the train car's pivotally-mounted truck and coupler assembly to maneuver around tight curves without interference from model train steps, skirts or other train car parts in close proximity to th...	06/28/2005
6604641	Low-power electrically operated coupler An electrically operated coupler includes a knuckle movable between an open position and a closed position, a plunger mechanically couplable to the knuckle, and a solenoid having a central hollow portion for receiving at least a portion of the plunger, at...	08/12/2003
6441570	Controller for a model toy train set The present invention provides a controller for a model toy train set. In a first aspect of the invention, the controller includes a plurality of input connectors for receiving supply power from one or more remote power supplies and providing such power t...	08/27/2002
6354448	Telescopic device at a train system The invention relates to an arrangement for a train system consisting of vehicles capable of connection in a row, which exhibit lifting devices to permit them to be lifted between a lowered position enabling them to be driven under loading cassettes funct...	03/12/2002
6308845	Model train coupler A model train coupler for coupling model train cars. The coupler includes a knuckle pivotally carried by a coupler head, and an internal locking mechanism for locking the orientation of the knuckle when closed. The knuckle defines an arcuate configuration...	10/30/2001
6199709	Actuating device The invention relates to an actuating device (1), in particular a drive (2), preferably for sequences of motion in the field of model building, with at least one magnetic field producing component (11, 32), in particular a coil (12, 33), for producing a m...	03/13/2001
6189713	Coupler for linking a coach with another coach in a minature train A coupler for linking a first coach to a second coach in a miniature train has a fixed member adapted to be affixed to an underframe of the coach and having an action groove and a coupler head part having a hook at a fore end thereof, the hook being adapt...	02/20/2001
6095351	Coupling device for model railway The invention relates to a coupling device (1,2) for model railways (3) where two model vehicles are connected and disconnected automatically with a closing element (12) and at least one coupling head (11); in the coupled state of the two coupling devices...	08/01/2000
5931322	Model railroad car coupler A model railroad car coupler having a box and drawbar formed of a pair of shanks. The shanks are disposed vertically with respect to one another and independently rotatable relative to a pivot axis. The distal end of one shank carries a knuckle and the di...	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
5823371	Magnetically actuated coupler assembly A magnetically actuated coupler assembly for model railroad rolling stock is provided. The coupler assembly includes a drawbar having first and second ends. The first end includes an aperture defined therethrough adapted for mounting in a coupler pocket o...	10/20/1998
5785192	Model railroad coupler An improved model railroad coupler incorporates a coupler shank, having a joining element at one end thereof and a coupler head at the other end thereof. A coupler-knuckle receiver is located within the coupler head and receives a coupler knuckle. The knu...	07/28/1998
5775525	Magnetic coupling assembly for model railroad cars and coupling system therefor A magnetic coupling assembly for model railroad cars. The assembly comprises a retainer adapted for attachment to a car and magnet mounted on the retainer. The magnet may have a cylindrical shape with faces of opposite polarity, and it may be mounted on a...	07/07/1998
5775524	Remote uncoupling mechanism A model railroad remote uncoupler mechanism is intended for use with a signal-receiving mechanism and a self-centering coupler. A coupler is mounted on a unit of model railroad rolling stock, and is shiftable between a coupled condition, wherein the coupl...	07/07/1998
5746336	Coupler adaptor for model railroad rolling stock A coupler adaptor is intended for use with rolling stock that has a coupler mounted thereon, and is used between the coupler mount and a coupler draft box having a coupler mounted therein. The adaptor includes an adaptor plate having a post thereon. A spr...	05/05/1998
5662229	Model railroad coupler centering system A model railroad coupler centering system includes a draft box and a coupler. The coupler includes a coupler head and a coupler knuckle. An elongate coupler shank extends between the coupler head and a coupler mounting structure. The coupler mounting stru...	09/02/1997
5620106	Model railroad car coupler A model railroad car coupler having a box and drawbar formed of a pair of shanks. The shanks are disposed vertically with respect to one another and independently rotatable relative to a pivot axis. The distal end of one shank carries a knuckle and the di...	04/15/1997
5547090	Apparatus for uncoupling track-guided toy vehicles Apparatus for automatically uncoupling track-guided toy vehicles includes a first coupling element pivotally mounted on one toy vehicle for pivotal movement between a coupling position and an uncoupling position and a second coupling element mounted on an...	08/20/1996
5509546	Magnetically-actuated coupler for model railroad cars A magnetically actuated coupling and uncoupling system for model railroads comprised of a drawbar pivotally-mounted to one end of a railroad car, wherein the drawbar contains an integral leaf spring extending from the first end of the coupler to tend to c...	04/23/1996
5423439	Remote-controlled uncoupling for electric toy and model trains A remote-controlled uncoupling for an electric toy or model train with an electrically operated disengaging mechanism, particularly a hook coupling with coupling hooks, which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and hooked into a coupling bracket of the...	06/13/1995
5316158	Coupler structure for model trains with centering cavity and surfaces An improved coupler structure is intended for use on model railroad rolling stock. The coupler structure includes a coupler having a shank and a joining mechanism for joining to a companion coupler on another piece of rolling stock located at one end of t...	05/31/1994
4940442	Connectable self-powdered mobile toy A connectable mobile toy wherein a plurality of such toys can be interconnected front to back and side by side. The front-to-back connection allows swiveling so that a string of interconnected toys can negotiate turns and surface irregularities. Propulsio...	07/10/1990
4893716	Claw coupling for toy and model trains A claw coupling for toy model trains includes a coupling support head having a hook and a claw along with a pivotal support pivotably mounting the claw on the coupling support head for movement between a coupled and an uncoupled position. A decoupling pin...	01/16/1990

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