Patents by Inventor Frank F. Katcha

Frank F. Katcha has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Machine for setting tie plates and the like
    Patent number: 3943858
    Abstract: This is a machine for doing work on railroad track and includes a mechanism for setting new tie plates on top of ties so that a new rail may be accurately positioned thereon. The machine is specifically constructed and arranged to accurately set the tie plates so that they do not require further adjustment prior to laying the new rail. The machine is self-propelled and automatic so that it does not require an attendant, other than possibly personnel to feed tie plates to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1973
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Rexnord Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Dieringer, Frank F. Katcha