Patents by Inventor Daniel Schneirs

Daniel Schneirs 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).

  • Constant contact side bearing
    Patent number: 7546807
    Abstract: A long travel constant contact side bearing for railway cars provides better handling characteristics, achieving improved tracking and curving through use of various combinations of features. The side bearing comprises a base and a generally cylindrical wall section extending upwardly from the base. A cup-shaped cap comprises a generally circular top section and a generally cylindrical wall section extending downwardly therefrom. The cap extends into the wall section of the base. At least one coil spring is provided within the base and extends to the underside of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Amsted Rail Company, Inc
    Inventors: Bradford Johnstone, Daniel Schneirs, Jeffrey Ruback, Jay Monaco
  • Constant contact side bearing
    Publication number: 20080035013
    Abstract: A long travel constant contact side bearing for railway cars provides better handling characteristics, achieving improved tracking and curving through use of various combinations of features. The side bearing comprises a base and a generally cylindrical wall section extending upwardly from the base. A cup-shaped cap comprises a generally circular top section and a generally cylindrical wall section extending downwardly therefrom. The cap extends into the wall section of the base. At least one coil spring is provided within the base and extends to the underside of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Bradford Johnstone, Daniel Schneirs, Jeffrey Ruback, Jay Monaco