Patents by Inventor James J. Weaver

James J. Weaver 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).

  • Adjustable coupler assembly for model trains
    Patent number: 7431167
    Abstract: An adjustable coupler assembly for a truck assembly of a model railroad car includes an adjustment arm engaged with the truck assembly. The adjustment arm is selectively movable with respect to the truck assembly in a first direction. A coupler pocket is engaged with the adjustment arm. The coupler pocket is selectively movable with respect to the adjustment arm in a second direction. A coupler is pivotably attached to the coupler pocket. The adjustment arm and the coupler pocket are selectively movable to adjust the coupler in the first and second directions with respect to the truck assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Atlas O, LLC
    Inventors: James J. Weaver, Gong Shi Ming
  • Model railroad track switch
    Patent number: 6244543
    Abstract: A switching device adapted to be used with a model railroad track which has a track switch. The switching device has a slide member connected to a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is spring connected to a link member which moves a throw bar to move the track switch between a first position and a second position. The switching device may be operated manually and may be remotely operated electrically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Atlas O, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Gugel, James J. Weaver, Timothy Edward White
  • Adjustment arm
    Patent number: D530380
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Atlas O, LLC
    Inventors: James J. Weaver, Gong Shi Ming