Patents by Inventor John F. Kussius

John F. Kussius 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).

  • Rail wheel set extractor
    Patent number: 6742232
    Abstract: A rail wheel set extractor apparatus and method for extracting, transporting, and installing rail wheel sets is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame with a support system adapted to straddle a rail wheel of a rail wheel set. The apparatus includes an attachment system which is adapted to operatively attach the frame to the rail wheel and a member which prevents rotation and movement of the rail wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: John F. Kussius
  • Rail wheel set extractor
    Publication number: 20030079328
    Abstract: A rail wheel set extractor apparatus and method for extracting, transporting, and installing rail wheel sets is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame with a support system adapted to straddle a rail wheel of a rail wheel set. The apparatus includes an attachment system which is adapted to operatively attach the frame to the rail wheel and a member which prevents rotation and movement of the rail wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: John F. Kussius