Patents by Inventor Jon M. Marra
Jon M. Marra 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: 8483894Abstract: The present method operates an electrically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake system that includes a system controller and a plurality of ECP devices on a train, in a semi-active mode between an active mode and an in active mode. The method includes setting the system controller to the semi-active mode if the ECP brake command is release; and setting the released ECP devices to the inactive state by the system controller when entering the semi-active mode. The ECP devices are set to an active state and to apply the brake by the system controller in response to an ECP brake command of apply. The ECP devices are reset to release and then to the inactive state by the system controller in response to an ECP brake command of release.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, John W. Laduc, Dale R. Stevens
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Patent number: 8346413Abstract: The present interface system includes a controller monitoring pressure on a locomotive brake pipe port, controlling pressure on a train brake pipe port in response to the pressure on a locomotive brake pipe port, providing ECP commands on an ECP trainline via a train electrical terminal in response to the pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port, and providing electrical power on the ECP trainline via an train electrical trainline terminal from the locomotive electrical trainline terminal. A transceiver is connected to the controller for wireless communication with the controller. A wireless display unit communicates via the transceiver with the controller and displays information from the controller to the operator remote from the interface system and provides inputs from the operator to the controller. The system also includes a three position change over valve. An event recorder and a GPS system may be connected to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Patrick Storms, Richard Matusiak, John LaDuc, Bryan McLaughlin, Gary S. Newton, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra
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Publication number: 20110153124Abstract: The present interface system includes a controller monitoring pressure on a locomotive brake pipe port, controlling pressure on a train brake pipe port in response to the pressure on a locomotive brake pipe port, providing ECP commands on an ECP trainline via a train electrical terminal in response to the pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port, and providing electrical power on the ECP trainline via an train electrical trainline terminal from the locomotive electrical trainline terminal. A transceiver is connected to the controller for wireless communication with the controller. A wireless display unit communicates via the transceiver with the controller and displays information from the controller to the operator remote from the interface system and provides inputs from the operator to the controller. The system also includes a three position change over valve. An event recorder and a GPS system may be connected to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Patrick Storms, Richard Matusiak, John LaDuc, Bryan McLaughlin, Gary S. Newton, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra
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Publication number: 20110112706Abstract: The present method operates an electrically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake system that includes a system controller and a plurality of ECP devices on a train, in a semi-active mode between an active mode and an in active mode. The method includes setting the system controller to the semi-active mode if the ECP brake command is release; and setting the released ECP devices to the inactive state by the system controller when entering the semi-active mode. The ECP devices are set to an active state and to apply the brake by the system controller in response to an ECP brake command of apply. The ECP devices are reset to release and then to the inactive state by the system controller in response to an ECP brake command of release.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: NEW YORK AIR BRAKE CORPORATIONInventors: Jon M. MARRA, John W. Laduc, Dale R. Stevens
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Patent number: 7673568Abstract: A train is connected to provide wired distribution power (WDP) using at least one standard locomotive consist. The train includes a first locomotive separated from a second locomotive by a plurality of cars; and a communication train line connected to the locomotive and cars and extending through the train. Each of the locomotives has a propulsion system, a propulsion controller to control the propulsion system in response to one of operator propulsion signal and multi-unit (MU) propulsion signal, and a MU communication line and connector for communicating control signals, including the MU propulsion signal, with an adjacent locomotive. At least the first locomotive is connected to the communication train line of an adjacent car by the multi-unit connector of the first locomotive to one of receive and transmit the MU propulsion signals via the communication train line.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, Bryan M. McLaughlin, James R. Truglio, Dale R. Stevens
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Publication number: 20080053331Abstract: A train is connected to provide wired distribution power (WDP) using at least one standard locomotive consist. The train includes a first locomotive separated from a second locomotive by a plurality of cars; and a communication train line connected to the locomotive and cars and extending through the train. Each of the locomotives has a propulsion system, a propulsion controller to control the propulsion system in response to one of operator propulsion signal and multi-unit (MU) propulsion signal, and a MU communication line and connector for communicating control signals, including the MU propulsion signal, with an adjacent locomotive. At least the first locomotive is connected to the communication train line of an adjacent car by the multi-unit connector of the first locomotive to one of receive and transmit the MU propulsion signals via the communication train line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Jon M. Marra, Bryan M. McLaughlin, James R. Truglio, Dale R. Stevens
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Patent number: 7073753Abstract: An integrated train control system (FIGS. 1 and 6) is a combination of systems including: EP-60 (FIG. 2) CCBII (FIG. 3), Wired DP (FIG. 4), and LEADER (FIG. 5). The integrated train control system (FIG. 6) includes a master controller (MMI) cooperating with features of EP-60, CCBII, LEADER, and Wired DP to control car control devices (CCD) through ITC network.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: New York Airbrake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra, Stephen K. Nickles, Michael J. Hawthorne
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Patent number: 7029076Abstract: An integration train brake system including a single brake controller providing locomotive and train brake commands. An electropneumatic controller is connected to the brake controller, the train brake pipe and the locomotive brake pipe A trainline controller is connected to the electrical network A locomotive computer is connected to a display A processor module connects the brake controller's commands to the trainline controller, and connects the trainline controller to the electropneumatic controller and the locomotive computer.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra, John J. Allen
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Patent number: 7004550Abstract: An integration train brake system including a single brake controller providing locomotive and train brake commands. An electropneumatic controller is connected to the brake controller, the train brake pipe and the locomotive brake pipe A trainline controller is connected to the electrical network A locomotive computer is connected to a display A processor module connects the brake controller's commands to the trainline controller, and connects the trainline controller to the electropneumatic controller and the locomotive computer.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra, John J. Allen
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Patent number: 6972670Abstract: A method of determining the configuration of locomotives in wired distributed trains. It includes determining consists of adjacent locomotives in the train. It determines one or more sub-consists of adjacent locomotives, which are controlled separately from a preceding adjacent locomotive within the consist. Locomotives which have an available wired distributed power controller is determined. A common consist indicator is assigned to all adjacent locomotives of a consist if the consist has at least one available wired distributed power controller. A common sub-consist indicator is assigned to all locomotives of a sub-consist if the consist has at least one available wired distributed power controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: John LaDuc, Jon M. Marra, Dale R. Stevens, Joseph Mario Nazareth, Bryan David Cain
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Patent number: 6932437Abstract: An integration train brake system including a single brake controller providing locomotive and train brake commands. A first control transmits a car brake signal on an electrical network for train brake commands to EP cars. A second control transmits a locomotive brake signal on the locomotive brake pipe for train and locomotive brake commands. The brake system may have a pneumatic mode and an electrical mode. The first control transmits car brake signals on the network in the electrical mode and the second control transmits car brake signals on the train brake pipe for the pneumatic mode. The second control transmits locomotive brake signals on the locomotive brake pipe in either mode. If the train is all electropneumatic, cars and locomotive braking signals are provided on the network.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra, John J. Allen
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Publication number: 20040084957Abstract: An integration train brake system including a single brake controller providing locomotive and train brake commands. An electropneumatic controller is connected to the brake controller, the train brake pipe and the locomotive brake pipe A trainline controller is connected to the electrical network A locomotive computer is connected to a display A processor module connects the brake controller's commands to the trainline controller, and connects the trainline controller to the electropneumatic controller and the locomotive computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Applicant: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra, John J. Allen
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Patent number: 6676229Abstract: An interface system including locomotive and car electrical trainline terminals, locomotive and car brake pipe ports and a locomotive pressure supply port. A train brake pipe valve controls pressure on the train brake pipe port. A controller monitors pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port and controls the train brake pipe valve in response to pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port. The controller also provides ECP commands on the train electrical terminal in response to pressure on the locomotive brake pipe port and provides electrical power on the train terminal from the locomotive electrical trainline terminal. The car electrical terminal is connected to the ECP trainline for providing ECP commands and power to the ECP equipped train devices. The controller may also control an emergency valve to produce an emergency on the locomotive brake pipe port. A transition valve on the brake pipe port allows bi-directional connection of the interface system.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, James R. Truglio, Dale R. Stevens, Bryan M. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 6648422Abstract: An integration train brake system including a single brake controller providing locomotive and train brake commands. A first control transmits a car brake signal on an electrical network for train brake commands to EP cars. A second control transmits a locomotive brake signal on the locomotive brake pipe for train and locomotive brake commands. The brake system may have a pneumatic mode and an electrical mode. The first control transmits car brake signals on the network in the electrical mode and the second control transmits car brake signals on the train brake pipe for the pneumatic mode. The second control transmits locomotive brake signals on the locomotive brake pipe in either mode. If the train is all electropneumatic, cars and locomotive braking signals are provided on the network.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra
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Patent number: 6648425Abstract: A method of controlling the empty/load setting on cars having electropneumatic brakes. A first signal is set to an empty/load status. The first signal and a second signal is transmitted to the cars. The cars set their empty/load status to the status and in response to the receipt of both signals. The cars transmit their empty/load status, and the empty/load status of the cars is received and displayed.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, Dale R. Stevens, James R. Truglio
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Publication number: 20030183729Abstract: An integrated train control system (FIGS. 1 and 6) is a combination of systems including: EP-60 (FIG. 2) CCBII (FIG. 3) Wired DP (FIG. 4), and LEADER (FIG. 5) The integrated train control system (FIG. 6) includes a master controller (MMI) cooperating with features of EP-60, CCBII, LEADER, and Wired DP to control car control devices (CCD) through ITC network.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra, Stephen K. Nickles, Michael J. Hawthorne
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Publication number: 20030047992Abstract: A method of controlling the empty/load setting on cars having electropneumatic brakes. A first signal is set to an empty/load status. The first signal and a second signal is transmitted to the cars. The cars set their empty/load status to the status and in response to the receipt of both signals. The cars transmit their empty/load status, and the empty/load status of the cars is received and displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Applicant: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, Dale R. Stevens, James R. Truglio
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Patent number: 6484085Abstract: A method of transitioning between the pneumatic and electric modes of an integrated pneumatic/electro-pneumatic train brake system which includes a brake control having a common operator brake controller. Initially, the control applies the brakes in response to the operator brake controller in the present mode. The control enables the next mode upon request from the operator and applies the brakes in the next mode to match the applied brakes in the present mode. Once the present mode brake is released, the control and system switch to the next mode. Other brake controllers monitor the network and automatically switches modes based on the status of the network.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, Dale R. Stevens, James R. Truglio, John W. LaDuc, Roger B. Lewis, Kip P. Flint
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Publication number: 20020147538Abstract: A method of transitioning between the pneumatic and electric modes of an integrated pneumatic/electro-pneumatic train brake system which includes a brake control having a common operator brake controller. Initially, the control applies the brakes in response to the operator brake controller in the present mode. The control enables the next mode upon request from the operator and applies the brakes in the next mode to match the applied brakes in the present mode. Once the present mode brake is released, the control and system switch to the next mode. Other brake controllers monitor the network and automatically switches modes based on the status of the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Jon M. Marra, Dale R. Stevens, James R. Truglio, John W. LaDuc, Roger B. Lewis, Kip P. Flint
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Publication number: 20020050737Abstract: An integration train brake system including a single brake controller providing locomotive and train brake commands. A first control transmits a car brake signal on an electrical network for train brake commands to EP cars. A second control transmits a locomotive brake signal on the locomotive brake pipe for train and locomotive brake commands. The brake system may have a pneumatic mode and an electrical mode. The first control transmits car brake signals on the network in the electrical mode and the second control transmits car brake signals on the train brake pipe for the pneumatic mode. The second control transmits locomotive brake signals on the locomotive brake pipe in either mode. If the train is all electropneumatic, cars and locomotive braking signals are provided on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2002Publication date: May 2, 2002Applicant: New York Air Brake CorporationInventors: Kevin B. Root, Bryan M. McLaughlin, Dale R. Stevens, Jon M. Marra