Patents by Inventor John C. Weiss

John C. Weiss 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).

  • Two piece center sill shroud for railway cars
    Patent number: 5458067
    Abstract: A metal shroud for protecting the center sill of a rail car from contamination from bulk material being carried having a pair of pieces longitudinally split and arranged to be affixed in overlapping relationship to the center sill. The pair of pieces of the shroud have a generally L-shaped configuration and have overlapping horizontal end portions. The end portion of the first piece is offset to contact the end portion of the second piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Johnstown America Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Weiss, Cloyd F. Wirick
  • Two piece center sill shroud for railway cars
    Patent number: 5367958
    Abstract: A metal shroud for protecting the center sill of a rail car from contamination from bulk material being carried having a pair of pieces longitudinally split and arranged to be affixed in overlapping relationship to the center sill. The pair of pieces of the shroud have a generally L-shaped configuration and have overlapping horizontal end portions. The end portion of the first piece is offset to contact the end portion of the second piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: Johnstown America Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Weiss, Cloyd F. Wirick