Patents by Inventor Don Eadie
Don Eadie 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).
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Patent number: 8450254Abstract: The present invention provides a modified solid stick composition comprising a thermosetting plasticizer, a resin, a lubricant, a friction modifier, or a combination thereof. The solid stick compositions may be used for application between two metal surfaces in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: L.B. Foster Rail Technologies, Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Patent number: 7939476Abstract: The present invention provides a friction control composition comprising a binder a rheological control agent, and optionally a lubricant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components a wetting agent, a consistency modifier, and a preservative. The liquid friction control compositions may be used to modify the interfacial friction characteristics in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing lateral force, reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the composition to metal surface, for example a top of rail or wheel, is also provided. The composition may be sprayed onto the rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Patent number: 7709426Abstract: The present invention provides a solid stick composition comprising a thermosetting resin and a grease. Optionally, the solid stick composition may comprise a lubricant, a friction modifier, a thermoplastic plasticizer or a combination thereof. The solid stick compositions may be used for application between two metal surfaces in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Xin Lu
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Publication number: 20080220997Abstract: The present invention provides a modified solid stick composition comprising a thermosetting plasticizer, a resin, a lubricant, a friction modifier, or a combination thereof. The solid stick compositions may be used for application between two metal surfaces in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: KELSAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Patent number: 7357427Abstract: A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Dave Elvidge
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Publication number: 20070272486Abstract: A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface. A liquid composition application system is also provided. The liquid composition application system includes a reservoir(s) for holding a liquid composition mounted on a rail car. A pipe is connected to the reservoir(s), and a pump, for moving the liquid composition from the reservoir(s) to a dispensing nozzle(s), is provided. A controller processes topological information, data from the liquid composition application system, or both. The application of the liquid composition may be monitored and controlled from a remote site separate from the rail car.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2005Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: KELSAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Dave Elvidge
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Publication number: 20070032389Abstract: The present invention provides a friction control composition comprising a binder a rheological control agent, and optionally a lubricant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components a wetting agent, a consistency modifier, and a preservative. The liquid friction control compositions may be used to modify the interfacial friction characteristics in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing lateral force, reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the composition to metal surface, for example a top of rail or wheel, is also provided. The composition may be sprayed onto the rail surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Publication number: 20070010405Abstract: The present invention provides a solid stick composition comprising a thermosetting resin and a grease. Optionally, the solid stick composition may comprise a lubricant, a friction modifier, a thermoplastic placticizer or a combination thereof. The solid stick compositions may be used for application between two metal surfaces in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Xin Lu
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Patent number: 7160378Abstract: The present invention provides a friction control composition comprising a binder a rheological control agent, and optionally a lubricant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components a wetting agent, a consistency modifier, and a preservative. The liquid friction control compositions may be used to modify the interfacial friction characteristics in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing lateral force, reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the composition to metal surface, for example a top of rail or wheel, is also provided. The composition may be sprayed onto the rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Publication number: 20060032406Abstract: The present invention provides a friction control composition comprising a binder a rheological control agent, and optionally a lubricant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components a wetting agent, a consistency modifier, and a preservative. The liquid friction control compositions may be used to modify the interfacial friction characteristics in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing lateral force, reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the composition to metal surface, for example a top of rail or wheel, is also provided. The composition may be sprayed onto the rail surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2004Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Publication number: 20050285408Abstract: A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Dave Elvidge
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Patent number: 6855673Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a liquid friction control composition for use in low temperature conditions, which comprises a rheological control agent, a consistency modifier and a freezing point depressant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components such as a retentivity agent, an antioxidant, a friction modifier, a lubricant, a wetting agent, and a preservative.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Kelsan Technologies CorporationInventors: John Cotter, Don Eadie
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Publication number: 20040092407Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a liquid friction control composition for use in low temperature conditions, which comprises a rheological control agent, a consistency modifier and a freezing point depressant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components such as a retentivity agent, an antioxidant, a friction modifier, a lubricant, a wetting agent, and a preservative.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Kelsan Technologies CORP.Inventors: John Cotter, Don Eadie
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Patent number: RE42989Abstract: A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Dave Elvidge