Patents by Inventor Ernie Simpson

Ernie Simpson 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).

  • Publication number: 20110209641
    Abstract: A shield for protecting an exterior wall of a railroad car during a lifting operation includes a body having a first face for engaging that exterior wall. The first face may have a radius of curvature to substantially match the radius of curvature of the tank car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: R.J. CORMAN DERAILMENT SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Ernie Simpson, Noel Rush
  • Patent number: 7963230
    Abstract: A shield for protecting an exterior wall of a railroad car during a lifting operation includes a body having a first face for engaging that exterior wall. The first face may have a radius of curvature to substantially match the radius of curvature of the tank car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: R.J. Corman Derailment Services, LLC
    Inventors: Ernie Simpson, Noel Rush
  • Publication number: 20080035015
    Abstract: A shield for protecting an exterior wall of a railroad car during a lifting operation includes a body having a first face for engaging that exterior wall. The first face may have a radius of curvature to substantially match the radius of curvature of the tank car.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Ernie Simpson, Noel Rush