Patents by Inventor Anthony Zakel

Anthony Zakel 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).

  • Inter-car optical coupling
    Patent number: 5450226
    Abstract: Apparatus enabling electrically-isolated transfer of signal data between rail cars connected in tandem in the direction of intended travel. Cable-free space is established between optical transmitter and optical receiver means enabling automatic optical coupling and decoupling. Means are provided to maintain signal intensity and accuracy of signal data transfer notwithstanding changes in alignment and spacing between transmitters and receivers during rail guided travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Morrison Knudsen Corporation
    Inventors: Jehanzeb H. Khan, Michael E. Stagg, Anthony Zakel, Hassan A. Fazli