Patents by Inventor James Rohde

James Rohde 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).

  • Control for operating features of a model vehicle
    Patent number: 7364122
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the apparatus. The controller is operative to generate digital or DC offset messages corresponding to the selection devices. The apparatus further includes a transmitter connected to the controller. The transmitter is operative to send the digital or DC offset messages that are generated by the controller to a receiver located on the train in order to carry out the desired functions. This invention provides for at least a single button output of complex messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Lionel L.L.C.
    Inventors: Louis Kovach, James Rohde, Neil P. Young
  • Control for operating features of a model vehicle
    Patent number: 7264208
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the apparatus. The controller is operative to generate control signals such as digital messages or DC offset signals corresponding to the selection devices. The apparatus further includes a plurality of switches to control the form the control signals take, and a transmitter connected to the controller. The transmitter is operative to send the digital or DC offset messages that are generated by the controller to a receiver located on the train in order to carry out the desired functions. This invention provides for at least a single button output of complex messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Lionel L.L.C.
    Inventors: Louis Kovach, Neil P. Young, James Rohde, John Ricks
  • Control for operating features of a model vehicle
    Publication number: 20040127293
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the apparatus. The controller is operative to generate digital or DC offset messages corresponding to the selection devices. The apparatus further includes a transmitter connected to the controller. The transmitter is operative to send the digital or DC offset messages that are generated by the controller to a receiver located on the train in order to carry out the desired functions. This invention provides for at least a single button output of complex messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Louis Kovach, James Rohde, Neil P. Young
  • Control for operating features of a model vehicle
    Publication number: 20040113022
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the apparatus. The controller is operative to generate control signals such as digital messages or DC offset signals corresponding to the selection devices. The apparatus further includes a plurality of switches to control the form the control signals take, and a transmitter connected to the controller. The transmitter is operative to send the digital or DC offset messages that are generated by the controller to a receiver located on the train in order to carry out the desired functions. This invention provides for at least a single button output of complex messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Louis Kovach, Neil P. Young, James Rohde, John Ricks