Patents by Inventor John Calvin Posey

John Calvin Posey 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).

  • Method and apparatus for controlling railway switches
    Publication number: 20080272247
    Abstract: The invention provides a railroad switch for use in un-signaled (dark) territory. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Coy Beamon, John Calvin Posey
  • Method and apparatus for controlling railway switches
    Patent number: 7416159
    Abstract: A wirelessly controlled railroad switch designed for uses in a dark territory. The switch is configured to operate without the use of vital communications links to a central location, or requiring a central dispatching system or requiring a vital processor such that the wirelessly controlled railroad switch maintains its status as a railroad switch in a dark territory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Coy Beaman, John Calvin Posey, Jr.