Abstract: A rail joint made from a metallic profiled bar that is rolled or forged and is used for connecting adjacent railroad rails to each other. The rail joint is configured to provide increased wheel flange clearance while maintaining the integrity of joining two rails together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 3, 2004
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2006
Assignee:
Protec Rail Products, Inc.
Inventors:
W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, Patrick J. Boario, Aley Copley, Jr., John M. Downey