Method and apparatus for storing and utilizing a unique power down state in a model railroad system
August 17, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3639755 3664060 3699522 Model railroad train control system Power supply for realistic control of model railroad engines Remote control of electrical devices Simultaneous independent control system for electric motors Railway track switch control apparatus Induction motor control apparatus and method Electronic control system for model railroads InventorsApplicationNo. 441028 filed on 05/15/1995US Classes:340/825.52, Addressing318/280, MOTOR-REVERSING446/410Toy locomotiveExaminersPrimary: Holloway, III, Edwin C.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH04Q 001/00AbstractAn electronic control system for model railroads incorporates a motor control unit, an electronic state generator that generates particular operating state signals responsive to multiple reset conditions. A first reset condition initiates sequencing of motor control states and a second super reset condition independently controls system initialization conditions increasing the overall number and accessibility of controller generated operating states.Field of SearchRadio linkWireless link Corresponding to distinct functions Program control Varying-current track circuit Remote control Non-mechanical control of vehicles from wayside Motor systems Toy Toy rail signals MOTOR-REVERSING Motor-reversing Having sounding means Including rolling or tumbling toy Toy locomotive Endless track vehicle Having reversible drive Remotely controlled Via conductor adjacent to vehicle path Railroad locomotive simulation | |
