Patents Assigned to Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
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Patent number: 11794797Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed including a system that can include a traffic gate, an electronic circuit and a portable controller. The traffic gate can have an arm. The electronic circuit can have a controller, a first communication module, and one or more light sources configured to mount to the arm or other portions of the traffic gate. The controller can be configured to control the electronic circuit to selectively operate the one or light sources as desired. The portable controller can have a second communication module configured to communicate with the first communication module to actuate the controller to control of the electronic circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: David Fox, Randall Gene Honeck, Jason Lee Honeck
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Patent number: 11753057Abstract: A system can include a signal light for regulating traffic, a controller, a first communication module configured to electronically communicate with the controller, a memory and two or more position sensors coupled to the signal light is disclosed. The two or more position sensors comprise at least a first position sensor configured to detect a first position of the signal light according to a first measurable criteria and a second position sensor configured to detect a second position of the signal light according to a second measurable criteria. The memory configured to selectively store as a reference, desired position data. The controller can be configured to electronically communicate with the two or more position sensors to receive an updated data regarding the first position and the second position and is configured to compare the updated data to the desired position data.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall Gene Honeck, Jason Lee Honeck, Haozhi Ding
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WARNING LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR, AND RAILWAY CROSSING INSTALLATION INCLUDING THE SAME
Publication number: 20230118555Abstract: A warning light assembly and railway crossing including such an assembly are disclosed. An example warning light assembly includes a housing, an illumination device at least partially positioned within the housing, and a movement detection circuit positioned within the housing in a fixed position relative to the illumination device. The movement detection circuit can include a plurality of sensors of different types, and is configured to detect a change in position or orientation of the warning light assembly relative to an initial position, and, in response to detecting the change in position or orientation, generate an alert.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: David K. FOX, Jason L. HONECK -
Publication number: 20230093221Abstract: A method of operating a warning light assembly at a railway crossing, as well as a warning light assembly operable in accordance with such a method, are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a voltage signal at the warning light assembly that corresponds to a railway crossing event. The method includes initiating a warning light flashing sequence that includes, during a first time period, illuminating the warning light during receipt of the voltage signal in a flashing pattern having a flashing frequency. The warning light flashing sequence also includes, during a second time period after the first time period, discontinuing the flashing pattern and illuminating the warning light in accordance with the voltage signal. Upon determining that receipt of the voltage signal at the warning light assembly is discontinued for at least for a predetermined time, the warning light flashing sequence is reinitialized for a next railway crossing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: David K. FOX, Jason HONECK
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Patent number: 9353486Abstract: An electrical load balanced heating system and method. The load balanced heating system and method is configured to facilitate smooth electrical operation as well as energy savings. The system is configured to group the heating elements based on load characteristics of the heating elements and turn the groups on and off sequentially in a matter that promote efficient and smooth operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Jason L. Honeck
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Patent number: 9330562Abstract: Systems and methods for local wireless network remote control of ancillary railway implements are described herein. In one implementation, a portable computing module uses a wireless module to control an ancillary railway implement. In one implementation, the portable computing module connects through ancillary railway implement to control one or more nodes, where the nodes are additional ancillary railway implements.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David Fox
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Patent number: 9205852Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps
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Patent number: 9033286Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David K. Fox
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Patent number: 8864084Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track switch cover system and method. The system and method allows for easy installation and removal of track switch covers as well as quick and easy access to the switch mechanism shrouded by the covers.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Michael Payne
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Publication number: 20140239128Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David K. Fox
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Publication number: 20140111321Abstract: Systems and methods for local wireless network remote control of ancillary railway implements are described herein. In one implementation, a portable computing module uses a wireless module to control an ancillary railway implement. In one implementation, the portable computing module connects through ancillary railway implement to control one or more nodes, where the nodes are additional ancillary railway implements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David Fox
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Publication number: 20140034785Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps
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Patent number: 8550409Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honek, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps
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Publication number: 20130250999Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure a thermocouple is provided that includes an electrical component, such as a resistor, at or in close proximity to a junction where the temperature is expected to be measured. By monitoring analog voltage measurements, the system determines, for example, whether the measured temperature actually represents a temperature reading at the junction or whether the thermocouple has been compromised due to one or more of a variety of health issues, such as, a short circuit in the thermocouple, thereby causing a false junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin Duane Paloranta
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Patent number: 8540193Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David K. Fox
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Publication number: 20130240680Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track switch cover system and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Michael Payne
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Publication number: 20130220991Abstract: An electrical load balanced heating system and method. The load balanced heating system and method is configured to facilitate smooth electrical operation as well as energy savings. The system is configured to group the heating elements based on load characteristics of the heating elements and turn the groups on and off sequentially in a matter that promote efficient and smooth operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Jason L. Honeck
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Publication number: 20130056587Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David K. Fox
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Patent number: 8251320Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a component for a railway snow melter. The component includes a mounting plate adapted for connection to a tie duct. The mounting plate defines a point nozzle opening and/or a track duct nozzle. A point nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the point nozzle opening. A track duct nozzle is mounted to the mounting plate at a location above the track duct nozzle opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventor: David K. Fox
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Patent number: 8066230Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps