Patents by Inventor Frank Andrew Nibouar

Frank Andrew Nibouar 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).

  • Top chord stiffener for enclosed railcar
    Patent number: 9505416
    Abstract: A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: TTX Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Dawson, Ronald P. Sellberg, Frank Andrew Nibouar
  • TOP CHORD STIFFENER FOR ENCLOSED RAILCAR
    Publication number: 20150000212
    Abstract: A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Richard W. DAWSON, Ronald P. SELLBERG, Frank Andrew NIBOUAR
  • Top chord stiffener for enclosed railcar
    Patent number: 8833269
    Abstract: A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: TTX Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Dawson, Ronald P. Sellberg, Frank Andrew Nibouar
  • Multi-fold doors for enclosed railcars
    Patent number: 7802525
    Abstract: A multi-fold door for an enclosed railcar comprising a first panel, a second panel and a third panel is disclosed. The first panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel and the third panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel. A posterior edge of the first panel is attached to a corner post of an end of the enclosed railcar by hinges that are positioned externally to the enclosed railcar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: TTX Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Dawson, Ronald P. Sellberg, Frank Andrew Nibouar
  • TOP CHORD STIFFENER FOR ENCLOSED RAILCAR
    Publication number: 20100180516
    Abstract: A superstructure for a railcar comprising at least a first side assembly, a roof extending from the first side assembly and being comprised of at least a first top chord extending inwardly and upwardly from the first side assembly and a first top chord stiffener comprised of at least a first leg and a second leg. The first and second legs are disposed at a right angle to each other, and the first top chord stiffener is attached to the first top chord and the first side assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Richard W. Dawson, Ronald P. Sellberg, Frank Andrew Nibouar
  • MULTI-FOLD DOORS FOR ENCLOSED RAILCARS
    Publication number: 20080179020
    Abstract: A multi-fold door for an enclosed railcar comprising a first panel, a second panel and a third panel is disclosed. The first panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel and the third panel is pivotally attached to the second panel at an edge of each panel. A posterior edge of the first panel is attached to a corner post of an end of the enclosed railcar by hinges that are positioned externally to the enclosed railcar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Richard W. Dawson, Ronald P. Sellberg, Frank Andrew Nibouar