Patents by Inventor Eric J. Rathe

Eric J. Rathe 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).

  • Railway car retarder
    Patent number: 4267902
    Abstract: Two beams of a railway car retarder which are located on opposite sides of a track rail are provided with brake shoes in the form of segments. The segments are positioned in recesses on the inside longitudinal sides of the beams. The recesses are separated from one another by web ribs. The segments are form-closed with the longitudinal recesses of the beams and fixedly located therein. By means of this braking system the squeaking sounds arising during the braking operation are substantially reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1981
    Assignee: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (Bauabteilung der Generaldirektion)
    Inventors: Hans-Rudolf Schupbach, Eric J. Rathe