Patents by Inventor Neil Young
Neil Young 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).
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Patent number: 7458545Abstract: A model train system is provided, comprising a command originator, layout objects, and a communication link. The communication link may be established through the use of magnetic induction coils/transceivers placed at the ends of each layout object. Commands sent by a user via a remote base to the command originator are forwarded to the subsequent layout objects. For addressing, a command index is incremented by each layout object, until it matches the position number of the layout object. Examples of such commands are opening/closing couples which physically connect cars, turning on/off lights, and producing bell and whistle sounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Liontech Trains LLCInventors: John T. Ricks, Louis G. Kovach, II, Neil Young, Mark E. Ricks
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Patent number: 7458873Abstract: The present invention relates to a flying object having a recess or orifice for removably securing an article of merchandise and to the combination of a flying object and an article of merchandise removably secured to the flying object.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Rokbird International, LLCInventor: Neil Young Gilbert
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Patent number: 7437642Abstract: A model train command protocol using front and back error bytes is disclosed. The front error byte is used to encode the data so that it is securely transmitted. The back error byte checks for proper transmission of the data itself. The entire encoded data sequence is known as a signature. The signature is sent by a user via a remote base through a communication link in a model train system. A receiver located within the model train system decodes the signature and executes the command.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Liontech Trains LLCInventors: John T. Ricks, Louis G. Kovach, II, Neil Young
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Publication number: 20080233306Abstract: Single phase, water based, energy curable compositions and a method of preparing coatings and printing inks from same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Jean Do Turgis, Richard M. Jones, Kai-Uwe Gaudl, Mikhail Laksin, Subhankar Chatterjee, Neil Young, Volker Linzer, John Rooney
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Publication number: 20080139743Abstract: A printing ink is disclosed containing: non-water soluble polymeric surfactant; and water as a dispersed phase, wherein the non-water soluble polymeric surfactant stabilizes the water to form a stabilized emulsion heatset printing ink.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Sun Chemical CorporationInventors: Ramasamy Krishnan, Kenneth Smith, Neil Young, Inessa Gurevich
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Publication number: 20080132675Abstract: A non-water soluble polymeric surfactant is prepared by reacting a polymerized/bodied unsaturated oil with maleic anhydride followed by a further partial or complete reaction with an amine to form an amide; or an alcohol to form an ester.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Sun Chemical CorporationInventors: Ramasamy Krishnan, Kenneth Smith, Neil Young, Inessa Gurevich
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Publication number: 20080041267Abstract: A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive commands from a command control unit wherein the commands correspond to a desired speed. The control and motor arrangement still further includes a plurality of detectors configured to detect speed information of the motor, and a process control arrangement configured to receive the speed information from the sensors. The process control arrangement is further configured and arranged to generate a plurality of motor control signals based on the speed information for controlling the speed of said motor. The control and motor arrangement yet still further includes a motor control arrangement configured to cause power to be applied to the motor at different times in response to the motor control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Dennis Denen, Neil Young, Gary Moreau, Martin Pierson, Robert Grubba
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Publication number: 20080011840Abstract: Tracking information in a note handling facility, such as an amusement gaming facility, involves, in some implementations, communications between components of the system to facilitate tracking the location and movement of note acceptors and cassettes for storing notes. Such components can include host machines, note acceptors, cassettes for storing notes, databases, and/or note counting machines. RF tag chips can be embedded in or mounted to some of the components to facilitate the communications. RF tag readers can be provided at appropriate locations within the facility to facilitate reading information from and writing information to the RF tag chips.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: MEI, INC.Inventors: Bob MacKenzie, Thomas Shuren, Neil Young
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Publication number: 20070285043Abstract: A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive commands from a command control unit wherein the commands correspond to a desired speed. The control and motor arrangement still further includes a plurality of detectors configured to detect speed information of the motor, and a process control arrangement configured to receive the speed information from the sensors. The process control arrangement is further configured and arranged to generate a plurality of motor control signals based on the speed information for controlling the speed of said motor. The control and motor arrangement yet still further includes a motor control arrangement configured to cause power to be applied to the motor at different times in response to the motor control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Dennis Denen, Neil Young, Gary Moreau, Martin Pierson, Robert Grubba
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Patent number: 7264207Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II
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Patent number: 7221113Abstract: A model vehicle control apparatus. A button controls an aspect of the model vehicle system, or multiple aspects, such as both sound and control. The button is configured to provide more than two outputs depending upon the manner of activation by a user based on pressure or position (more than ON/OFF). Signals corresponding to those outputs are then transmitted to a model vehicle, accessory, or other apparatus in the system. In one embodiment, the button is a pressure-sensitive button. Variations in the pressure select among multiple different possible outputs. For example, a number of sounds can be stored in a memory, with varying pressures selecting different sounds to be played. These sounds can vary non-linearly, not just getting louder, but also changing in type, pitch, etc. Thus, by a variation in pressure, a user can play the sound like a musical instrument. A second embodiment would allow for control of speed and direction of model vehicle, engines and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II
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Publication number: 20060202645Abstract: A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arragement further includes a command control interface configured to receive commands from a command control unit wherein the commands correspond to a desired speed. The control and motor arrangement still further includes a plurality of detectors configured to detect speed information of the motor, and a process control arrangement configured to receive the speed information from the sensors. The process control arrangement is further configured and arranged to generate a plurality of motor control signals based on the speed information for controlling the speed of said motor. The control and motor arrangement yet still further includes a motor control arrangement configured to cause power to be applied to the motor at different times in response to the motor control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Dennis Denen, Neil Young, Gary Moreau, Martin Pierson, Robert Grubba
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Patent number: 7028955Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II
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Patent number: 6947815Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II
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Publication number: 20050110653Abstract: A method and apparatus for designating a particular model vehicle for a command function without punching in the ID of the model vehicle. A remote control device is positioned near one of the model vehicles. A limited field transmission occurs between the model vehicle and the remote control device. The device may be a train engine transmitting its train ID periodically via an infrared (IR) transmission. The remote near the train automatically receives the IR transmission of the train ID, so that the next press of a command button will automatically go to that train ID without needing to punch in the ID number.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis Kovach
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Publication number: 20050109881Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the location of a particular model vehicle. Position detector elements are placed around a game area where the vehicles will travel. Transmissions between the vehicle and a position detector element it passes allow the ID of one to be sent to the other. Then either the position detector element or the vehicle transmits a message to a controller with both the ID of the vehicle, and the ID of the position detector element, allowing the determination of which vehicle is where.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Applicant: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Louis Kovach, Neil Young
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Publication number: 20050023999Abstract: A control and motor arrangement in accordance with the present invention includes a motor configured to generate a locomotive force for propelling the model train. The control and motor arrangement further includes a command control interface configured to receive commands from a command control unit wherein the commands correspond to a desired speed. The control and motor arrangement still further includes a plurality of detectors configured to detect speed information of the motor, and a process control arrangement configured to receive the speed information from the sensors. The process control arrangement is farther configured and arranged to generate a plurality of motor control signals based on the speed information for controlling the speed of said motor. The control and motor arrangement yet still further includes a motor control arrangement configured to cause power to be applied to the motor at different times in response to the motor control signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Dennis Denen, Neil Young, Gary Moreau, Martin Pierson, Robert Grubba
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Patent number: 6848657Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: The Creative Train Company, LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II
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Publication number: 20040242725Abstract: A coating or a paste ink formulation is provided which contains tonically cross-linked polymers, wherein said ionic cross-linking is between functional acid and amino groups. In addition, a method of preparing a coating or a paste ink composition is also provided which includes: (a) providing polymers containing functional acid and/or amino groups; and(b) ionically cross-linking at least a portion of the acid groups with the amino groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Gordon Kotora, Edward Stone, Neil Young
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Publication number: 20040200933Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a model vehicle layout by moving a vehicle around the track and noting when the vehicle passes track position detection elements. The vehicle can either detect the position detection elements, or the position detection elements can be sensors which detect the vehicle. By noting the order of the position detection elements as detected, and the direction of the vehicle, the layout of the track can be determined. In one embodiment, the position detection elements are sensors along the track which detect an emitted ID from the vehicle, and also detect the speed and direction of the vehicle. This information is then relayed to a control system. In another embodiment, the vehicle detects the position detection element, and relays this information, along with the train ID, speed and direction, to the control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach