Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a hand-held, portable opener for a hopper trailer and method of opening is described. The hopper trailer opener comprises a base tool assembly coupled with an extension shaft assembly and can be adapted for use with a variety of different trailer opening mechanisms.
Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a lifter for a railcar vibrator is described. In some cases, the vibrator lifter is operable to position a railcar vibrator onto a hopper railcar and facilitate removal of the vibrator therefrom.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 15, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 12, 2019
Assignee:
Arnco Solutions
Inventors:
Jon Norbert Ripperda, Jerome Bernard Ripperda