Patents by Inventor Colin Coles

Colin Coles 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).

  • Control system for operating long vehicles
    Patent number: 7359770
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for optimizing the dynamics and energy usage of long vehicles such as freight trains by determining their operating conditions and calculating an optimal sequence of power and braking control actions. The sequence calculated provides for optimal vehicle dynamic behaviour with minimum energy usage in accordance with the train type, track topography and train operation rules and policies. The method and system serves as a management tool for the driver and reference signals for a train cruise control or autopilot system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignees: Central Queensland University, Queensland Railways
    Inventor: Colin Cole
  • Control system for operating long vehicles
    Publication number: 20040238693
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for optimizing the dynamics and energy usage of long vehicles such as freight trains by determining their operating conditions and calculating an optimal sequence of power and braking control actions. The sequence calculated provides for optimal vehicle dynamic behaviour with minimum energy usage in accordance with the train type, track topography and train operation rules and policies. The method and system serves as a management tool for the driver and reference signals for a train cruise control or autopilot system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicants: Central Queensland University, Queensland Railways
    Inventor: Colin Cole
  • Container and blank for forming same
    Patent number: D650666
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Visy R & D Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Todd Anthony Daley, Wayne Keith Summers, Colin Coles
  • Container and blank for forming same
    Patent number: D655601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Visy R & D Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Todd Anthony Daley, Wayne Keith Summers, Colin Coles