Patents by Inventor Jeevan Robinson

Jeevan Robinson 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).

  • Railcar handbrake monitor
    Patent number: 9663092
    Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of a railcar handbrake having a hand operated handle, which device has a load bearing member configured to be inserted in the linkage of a railcar handbrake system so that the force applied to the brake system passes through the load bearing member. A strain gauge mounted on the load bearing member measures the strain. The information from the strain gauge is indicative of the force applied by the handbrake to the brake and is used to determine the status of the handbrake. Means for determining motion of the railcar is also provided. In one form, if it is determined that the brake is on and the railcar is in motion, information, such as an alarm, is transmitted. A system and method of monitoring a railcar handbrake are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Amsted Rail Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Martin, Jeevan Robinson, Wayne Murphy
  • RAILCAR HANDBRAKE MONITOR
    Publication number: 20150232079
    Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of a railcar handbrake having a hand operated handle, which device has a load bearing member configured to be inserted in the linkage of a railcar handbrake system so that the force applied to the brake system passes through the load bearing member. A strain gauge mounted on the load bearing member measures the strain. The information from the strain gauge is indicative of the force applied by the handbrake to the brake and is used to determine the status of the handbrake. Means for determining motion of the railcar is also provided. In one form, if it is determined that the brake is on and the railcar is in motion, information, such as an alarm, is transmitted. A system and method of monitoring a railcar handbrake are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Martin, Jeevan Robinson, Wayne Murphy
  • Railcar handbrake monitor
    Patent number: 9026281
    Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of a railcar handbrake having a hand operated handle, which device has a load bearing member configured to be inserted in the linkage of a railcar handbrake system so that the force applied to the brake system passes through the load bearing member. A strain gauge mounted on the load bearing member measures the strain. The information from the strain gauge is indicative of the force applied by the handbrake to the brake and is used to determine the status of the handbrake. Means for determining motion of the railcar is also provided. In one form, if it is determined that the brake is on and the railcar is in motion, information, such as an alarm, is transmitted. A system and method of monitoring a railcar handbrake are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Amstead Rail Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne Murphy, Andrew Martin, Jeevan Robinson
  • Railcar Handbrake Monitor
    Publication number: 20120046811
    Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of a railcar handbrake having a hand operated handle, which device has a load bearing member configured to be inserted in the linkage of a railcar handbrake system so that the force applied to the brake system passes through the load bearing member. A strain gauge mounted on the load bearing member measures the strain. The information from the strain gauge is indicative of the force applied by the handbrake to the brake and is used to determine the status of the handbrake. Means for determining motion of the railcar is also provided. In one form, if it is determined that the brake is on and the railcar is in motion, information, such as an alarm, is transmitted. A system and method of monitoring a railcar handbrake are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: AMSTED RAIL COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne Murphy, Andrew Martin, Jeevan Robinson