Patents by Inventor Matthew M. Larson

Matthew M. Larson 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).

  • Patent number: 7930979
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. A first set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto. The attachment frame includes first and second mounting devices configured to be removably mounted to connection openings of the corner fittings of the top container of the first set of containers. The first mounting device(s) may be rotatably locked within the top connection openings, while the second mounting device(s) may be hooks for latching into the bottom connection openings. A method of attaching the aerodynamic drag reducing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi
  • Publication number: 20110017093
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. A first set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto. The attachment frame includes first and second mounting devices configured to be removably mounted to connection openings of the corner fittings of the top container of the first set of containers. The first mounting device(s) may be rotatably locked within the top connection openings, while the second mounting device(s) may be hooks for latching into the bottom connection openings. A method of attaching the aerodynamic drag reducing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi
  • Patent number: 7841280
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. The series includes at least a first, leading set of containers and a second, trailing set of containers. The first, leading set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto facing a forward direction. The attachment frame includes at least one mounting device configured to be removably mounted in the tunnel of the top container of the first, leading set of containers. Additionally, the second, trailing set of containers may include a second, aerodynamic drag reducing device, also attached via a gooseneck tunnel. Curtains may also be attached between a plurality of intermediate or adjacent sets of stacked containers to assist in reducing drag on the train when moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi
  • Patent number: 7827918
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. A first set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto. The attachment frame includes first and second mounting devices configured to be removably mounted to connection openings of the corner fittings of the top container of the first set of containers. The first mounting device(s) may be rotatably locked within the top connection openings, while the second mounting device(s) may be hooks for latching into the bottom connection openings. A method of attaching the aerodynamic drag reducing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi
  • Publication number: 20100258029
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. The series includes at least a first, leading set of containers and a second, trailing set of containers. The first, leading set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto facing a forward direction. The attachment frame includes at least one mounting device configured to be removably mounted in the tunnel of the top container of the first, leading set of containers. Additionally, the second, trailing set of containers may include a second, aerodynamic drag reducing device, also attached via a gooseneck tunnel. Curtains may also be attached between a plurality of intermediate or adjacent sets of stacked containers to assist in reducing drag on the train when moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E. IDEN, Wayne A. KENNEDY, Matthew M. LARSON, John P. HAENGGI
  • Patent number: 7784409
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. The series includes at least a first, leading set of containers and a second, trailing set of containers. The first, leading set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto facing a forward direction. The attachment frame includes at least one mounting device configured to be removably mounted in the tunnel of the top container of the first, leading set of containers. Additionally, the second, trailing set of containers may include a second, aerodynamic drag reducing device. Curtains may also be attached between a plurality of intermediate or adjacent sets of stacked containers to assist in reducing drag on the train when moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi
  • Publication number: 20090278381
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. The series includes at least a first, leading set of containers and a second, trailing set of containers. The first, leading set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto facing a forward direction. The attachment frame includes at least one mounting device configured to be removably mounted in the tunnel of the top container of the first, leading set of containers. Additionally, the second, trailing set of containers may include a second, aerodynamic drag reducing device. Curtains may also be attached between a plurality of intermediate or adjacent sets of stacked containers to assist in reducing drag on the train when moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Union Pacific Railroad Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi
  • Publication number: 20090278382
    Abstract: Disclosed is a series of stacked intermodal containers, being pulled by a locomotive of a train, with aerodynamic drag reducing devices. A first set of containers has an aerodynamic drag reducing device with a drag reducing fairing and an attachment frame attached thereto. The attachment frame includes first and second mounting devices configured to be removably mounted to connection openings of the corner fittings of the top container of the first set of containers. The first mounting device(s) may be rotatably locked within the top connection openings, while the second mounting device(s) may be hooks for latching into the bottom connection openings. A method of attaching the aerodynamic drag reducing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Union Pacific Railraod Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Iden, Wayne A. Kennedy, Matthew M. Larson, John P. Haenggi