Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Sindelar
Joseph M. Sindelar 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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Publication number: 20240059208Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: BNSF Logistics, LLCInventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Patent number: 11807153Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: BNSF Logistics, LLCInventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Publication number: 20230258159Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Publication number: 20210170936Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Patent number: 10752154Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: UTC Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Publication number: 20170253169Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Patent number: 9683546Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: UTC Overseas, Inc.Inventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Publication number: 20170152833Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Evan Keller, Marco A. Poisler, Joseph M. Sindelar
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Patent number: 7891304Abstract: A railcar with discharge control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a railway car includes an underframe and at least one hopper for transporting lading. The railway car further including the underframe including a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the railway car. A discharge opening formed proximate to a lower portion of the hopper. A respective door assembly pivotally mounted adjacent to the discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the hopper. The door assembly operable for movement between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the discharge opening. A discharge control system operable to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The discharge control system operably moves generally longitudinally along the axis of the railway car to move the door assemblies between the first, closed position and the second, open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Trinity Industries, Inc.Inventors: John C. Herzog, D. Bruce Fetterman, Robert J. Cencer, Joseph M. Sindelar, George S. Creighton
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Patent number: 7681507Abstract: A railcar with discharge control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a railway car includes an underframe and at least one hopper for transporting lading. The railway car further including the underframe including a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the railway car. A discharge opening formed proximate to a lower portion of the hopper. A respective door assembly pivotally mounted adjacent to the discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the hopper. The door assembly operable for movement between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the discharge opening. A discharge control system operable to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The discharge control system operably moves generally longitudinally along the axis of the railway car to move the door assemblies between the first, closed position and the second, open position.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: TRN Business TrustInventors: John C. Herzog, D. Bruce Fetterman, Robert J. Cencer, Joseph M. Sindelar, George S. Creighton
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Publication number: 20080236438Abstract: A railcar with discharge control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a railway car includes an underframe and at least one hopper for transporting lading. The railway car further including the underframe including a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the railway car. A discharge opening formed proximate to a lower portion of the hopper. A respective door assembly pivotally mounted adjacent to the discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the hopper. The door assembly operable for movement between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the discharge opening. A discharge control system operable to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The discharge control system operably moves generally longitudinally along the axis of the railway car to move the door assemblies between the first, closed position and the second, open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: John C. Herzog, D. Bruce Fetterman, Robert J. Cencer, Joseph M. Sindelar, George S. Creighton
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Patent number: 7080598Abstract: A railcar with longitudinal discharge openings is disclosed. In one embodiment, the railcar includes an underframe, a pair of sidewall assemblies and a hopper formed between the sidewall assemblies. The underframe has a center sill and a pair of side sills. The center sill disposed between the pair of side sills along a generally longitudinally axis of the railcar. The hopper includes a discharge opening adjacent to the center sill. A respective discharge door assembly disposed adjacent to each discharge opening to control flow of lading from each hopper. Each discharge door may hinge from the center sill for movement between a first position and a second position relative to the discharge openings.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: TRN Business TrustInventors: George S. Creighton, Joseph M. Sindelar, John C. Herzog
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Patent number: 7051661Abstract: A railcar with discharge control system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a railway car includes an underframe and at least one hopper for transporting lading. The railway car further including the underframe including a center sill which defines in part a longitudinal axis of the railway car. A discharge opening formed proximate to a lower portion of the hopper. A respective door assembly pivotally mounted adjacent to the discharge opening to control the flow of lading from the hopper. The door assembly operable for movement between a first, closed position and a second, open position relative to the discharge opening. A discharge control system operable to move the door assembly between the first position and the second position. The discharge control system operably moves generally longitudinally along the axis of the railway car to move the door assemblies between the first, closed position and the second, open position.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: TRN Business TrustInventors: John C. Herzog, D. Bruce Fetterman, Robert J. Cencer, Joseph M. Sindelar, George S. Creighton