Patents by Inventor Aaron Q. Neeley

Aaron Q. Neeley 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).

  • Patent number: 12286139
    Abstract: A catenary installation consist for construction of an overhead catenary system. The consist includes gondola-style cars with rails mounted along sidewalls thereof to enable wheeled apparatus to move therealong. The cars are configured for fabrication, storage, and installation of catenary arms as well as cable terminations. Wheeled lifting apparatus are disposed on several of the segments and can travel between cars to obtain materials and to reach desired installation locations. Movability longitudinally of the apparatus provides great latitude to crews for completing installation activities without need to move or precisely position the consist as a whole. Fabrication facilities enable construction of catenary arms on the consist as needed to meet design characteristics of particular installations. A crew-segment is also included and provides restrooms, shelter, and other needs for crew members to increase crew member comfort and time on site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Herzog Railroad Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Q. Neeley
  • Publication number: 20240227875
    Abstract: A catenary installation consist for construction of an overhead catenary system. The consist includes gondola-style cars with rails mounted along sidewalls thereof to enable wheeled apparatus to move therealong. The cars are configured for fabrication, storage, and installation of catenary arms as well as cable terminations. Wheeled lifting apparatus are disposed on several of the segments and can travel between cars to obtain materials and to reach desired installation locations. Movability longitudinally of the apparatus provides great latitude to crews for completing installation activities without need to move or precisely position the consist as a whole. Fabrication facilities enable construction of catenary arms on the consist as needed to meet design characteristics of particular installations. A crew-segment is also included and provides restrooms, shelter, and other needs for crew members to increase crew member comfort and time on site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Herzog Railroad Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Q. Neeley
  • Publication number: 20240227874
    Abstract: A catenary installation consist for construction of an overhead catenary system. The consist includes gondola-style cars with rails mounted along sidewalls thereof to enable wheeled apparatus to move therealong. The cars are configured for fabrication, storage, and installation of catenary arms as well as cable terminations. Wheeled lifting apparatus are disposed on several of the segments and can travel between cars to obtain materials and to reach desired installation locations. Movability longitudinally of the apparatus provides great latitude to crews for completing installation activities without need to move or precisely position the consist as a whole. Fabrication facilities enable construction of catenary arms on the consist as needed to meet design characteristics of particular installations. A crew-segment is also included and provides restrooms, shelter, and other needs for crew members to increase crew member comfort and time on site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Herzog Railroad Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Q. Neeley