Patents by Inventor Michael Foxx

Michael Foxx 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).

  • Coupler mounted bracket and trainline support casting
    Patent number: 7780022
    Abstract: A trainline support casting is provided to support flexible brake hoses between adjacent rail cars. The trainline support casting is capable of partial rotational movement during use and is supported on a mounting bracket adapted to mount directly to a coupler head of a cushioned car coupler, insuring a constant distance from the end of the coupler to the trainline support casting and a constant distance of the brake hoses above the ground according to AAR standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Strato, Inc.
    Inventors: George Vermesi, Michael Foxx
  • Swivel fitting
    Patent number: 7637381
    Abstract: A brake hose support comprises: a bracket fixedly attached to the yoke of the coupling apparatus of a rail car and a swivel fitting attached to the bracket which is rotatable around a pivot center. The swivel fitting can be rotated so that the angle of the end hose opening with respect to the angle cock is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Strato, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Foxx, Lin Hua
  • Trolley hanger system
    Patent number: 7631774
    Abstract: A trolley hanger for supporting brake hose connections between rail cars which hangs securely on a trolley rod, and preferably is directly connected to an intermediate hose flange, a train line support casting flange, or trolley pipe flange, prevents lateral and rotational movement of a brake hose connection, thereby reducing unwanted brake hose uncoupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Strato, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Foxx, Larry Hixon, Lin Hua
  • COUPLER MOUNTED BRACKET AND TRAINLINE SUPPORT CASTING
    Publication number: 20090166479
    Abstract: A trainline support casting is provided to support flexible brake hoses between adjacent rail cars. The trainline support casting is capable of partial rotational movement during use and is supported on a mounting bracket adapted to mount directly to a coupler head of a cushioned car coupler, insuring a constant distance from the end of the coupler to the trainline support casting and a constant distance of the brake hoses above the ground according to AAR standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: STRATO INC.
    Inventors: GEORGE VERMESI, MICHAEL FOXX
  • TROLLEY HANGER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080223247
    Abstract: A trolley hanger for supporting brake hose connections between rail cars which hangs securely on a trolley rod, and preferably is directly connected to an intermediate hose flange, a train line support casting flange, or trolley pipe flange, prevents lateral and rotational movement of a brake hose connection, thereby reducing unwanted brake hose uncoupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: MICHAEL FOXX, Larry Hixon, Lin Hua
  • SWIVEL FITTING
    Publication number: 20080223806
    Abstract: A brake hose support according to the invention comprises: a bracket fixedly attached to the yoke of the coupling apparatus of a rail car and a swivel fitting attached to the bracket which is rotatable around a pivot center. The swivel fitting can be rotated so that the angle of the end hose opening with respect to the angle cock is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventors: MICHAEL FOXX, Lin Hua
  • Trolley pipe hanger
    Patent number: D559084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Strato, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Foxx, Larry Hixon, Lin Hua
  • Coupler mounted bracket
    Patent number: D583652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Strato, Inc.
    Inventors: George Vermesi, Michael Foxx
  • Trainline support casting
    Patent number: D625661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Strato, Inc.
    Inventors: George Vermesi, Michael Foxx