Patents by Inventor Joe Thibodeau

Joe Thibodeau 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).

  • Model train horn control system
    Patent number: 5555815
    Abstract: A horn control system for model vehicles on a track includes a sound generation unit mounted on the model vehicle which generates different sounds based on the combination of two inputs, the speed of the vehicle and an operator initiated horn signal. The type of sound is also preferably varied based on how long the horn button is depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Neil P. Young
    Inventors: Neil P. Young, Joe Thibodeau, David Trubitt, Dennis Fowler