Patents by Inventor John M. Downey
John M. Downey 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).
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Patent number: 11041274Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Koppers Delaware, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
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Publication number: 20180119362Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
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Patent number: 8302878Abstract: A rail joint arrangement comprises two rails. The rails have adjacent rail ends separated and thereby forming a gap. The rails have a top end containing a rail head and a bottom end. The gap is defined between the top end and the bottom end of the rails, and the width of the gap is non-uniform throughout its entire length. In addition, the rail joint arrangement comprises at least one electric insulator positioned within the gap. The rail joint arrangement is fastened together by a rail joint bar attaching the two rails together.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Koppers Delaware, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, John W. Mospan
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Publication number: 20120223151Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: KOPPERS DELAWARE, INC.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
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Patent number: 8123144Abstract: A rail joint assembly is provided for joining abutting railroad rails with an electrically-insulated joint. The rail joint assembly comprises abutting railroad rails compressing an insulating gasket therebetween and rail joint bars secured through a plurality of holes by fasteners to the adjacent railroad rails. The rail joint bars comprise a body and an insulating spacer comprising a porous mesh screen and washer. A layer of epoxy is sandwiched between a rail joint bar and railroad rail and comprises a rigid epoxy on lateral portions of a first side of a rail joint bar and a flexible epoxy placed on a central portion of the first side of a rail joint bar. Rail joint bars are rectangular shaped and may have a cutout.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Koppers Delaware, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John M. Downey, John W. Mospan
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Patent number: 7975933Abstract: A rail joint arrangement comprises two rails. The rails have adjacent rail ends separated and thereby forming a gap. The rails have a top end containing a rail head and a bottom end. The gap is defined between the top end and the bottom end of the rails, and the width of the gap is non-uniform throughout its entire length. In addition, the rail joint arrangement comprises at least one electric insulator positioned within the gap. The rail joint arrangement is fastened together by a rail joint bar attaching the two rails together.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, John W. Mospan
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Publication number: 20110147474Abstract: A rail joint arrangement comprises two rails. The rails have adjacent rail ends separated and thereby forming a gap. The rails have a top end containing a rail head and a bottom end. The gap is defined between the top end and the bottom end of the rails, and the width of the gap is non-uniform throughout its entire length. In addition, the rail joint arrangement comprises at least one electric insulator positioned within the gap. The rail joint arrangement is fastened together by a rail joint bar attaching the two rails together.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: KOPPERS, INC.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, John W. Mospan
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Publication number: 20100270386Abstract: A rail joint includes a top section and a bottom section. The top section has an upper end and a lower end. The bottom section has an upper portion, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion. The intermediate portion is positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. The lower end of the top section is secured to the bottom section via at least one of a fastener, a welded joint, and a tongue and groove joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Portec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: John W. Mospan, W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario
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Publication number: 20090302125Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: PORTEC RAIL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
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Publication number: 20090121037Abstract: A rail joint assembly is provided for joining abutting railroad rails with an electrically-insulated joint. The rail joint assembly comprises abutting railroad rails compressing an insulating gasket therebetween and rail joint bars secured through a plurality of holes by fasteners to the adjacent railroad rails. The rail joint bars comprise a body and an insulating spacer comprising a porous mesh screen and washer. A layer of epoxy is sandwiched between a rail joint bar and railroad rail and comprises a rigid epoxy on lateral portions of a first side of a rail joint bar and a flexible epoxy placed on a central portion of the first side of a rail joint bar. Rail joint bars are rectangular shaped and may have a cutout.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: PORTEC RAIL PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey
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Patent number: 7490781Abstract: A rail joint assembly is provided for joining abutting railroad rails with an electrically-insulated joint. The rail joint assembly comprises abutting railroad rails compressing an insulating gasket therebetween and rail joint bars secured through a plurality of holes by fasteners to the adjacent railroad rails. The rail joint bars comprise a body and an insulating spacer comprising a porous mesh screen and washer. A layer of epoxy is sandwiched between a rail joint bar and railroad rail and comprises a rigid epoxy on lateral portions of a first side of a rail joint bar and a flexible epoxy placed on a central portion of the first side of a rail joint bar. Rail joint bars are rectangular shaped and may have a cutout.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey
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Patent number: 7261244Abstract: An electrically-insulated tie plate for electrically isolating parts of a railroad rail system from each other. The electrically-insulated tie plate includes a base plate having a recessed area for receiving a railroad rail and a layer of electrically-insulating material covering portions of the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: William T. Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey
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Patent number: 7097112Abstract: A rail joint made from a metallic profiled bar that is rolled or forged and is used for connecting adjacent railroad rails to each other. The rail joint is configured to provide increased wheel flange clearance while maintaining the integrity of joining two rails together.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Protec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, Patrick J. Boario, Aley Copley, Jr., John M. Downey
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Patent number: 7090143Abstract: A rail joint assembly is provided for joining abutting railroad rails with an electrically-insulated joint. The rail joint assembly comprises abutting railroad rails compressing an insulating gasket therebetween and rail joint bars secured through a plurality of holes by fasteners to the adjacent railroad rails. The rail joint bars comprise a body and an insulating spacer comprising a porous mesh screen and washer. A layer of epoxy is sandwiched between a rail joint bar and railroad rail and comprises a rigid epoxy on lateral portions of a first side of a rail joint bar and a flexible epoxy placed on a central portion of the first side of a rail joint bar. Rail joint bars are rectangular shaped and may have a cutout.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey
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Patent number: 5503331Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a railway or railroad track joint, and more particularly, to an improved electrically insulated bonded rail joint incorporating a non-conductive spacer in or associated with a rail bonding adhesive. The present invention also relates to a method for bonding such electrically insulated rail joints. The present invention provides more control over the spacing of the adhesive layer to achieve a stronger joint and more predictable and stable electrical insulation of a track circuit with improved bonding.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1994Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Portec-RMP DivisionInventors: William T. Uramson, Jr., John M. Downey, John W. Mospan
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Patent number: 4813433Abstract: A syringe for withdrawing fluids which consists of novel new one-handed operated syringe. Said one-handed or therapeutic syringe is described as a therapeutic syringe comprising a double compartmented housing, a piston disposed in one of said compartments, a piston rod connected to said piston controlling the movement of said piston in a barrel, vent means associated with said piston compartment, said other non-piston compartment being formed with needle hub for supporting a needle and having an opening in fluid communication with said piston compartment whereby when said piston is moved forward in said barrel in said piston compartment, air will be discharged therefrom while drawing liquid into said other compartment.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1988Date of Patent: March 21, 1989Inventor: John M. Downey
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Patent number: D547642Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario
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Patent number: D576023Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski