Abstract: A traction motor assembly includes a traction motor bearing that is equipped with a concealed and built-in lubricant reservoir. The traction motor bearing is disposed between inboard components and outboard components that are designed to provide annular clearances on either side of the traction motor bearing. These annular clearances may be exploited as a lubricant reservoir for the traction motor bearing. Lubricant can be added to the reservoir through ports disposed in the outboard cover. The disclosed design avoids the need to rely upon the lubricant reservoir used to lubricate the pinion and drive gears, which is subject to damage during normal rail operations.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure is related to a seal for a gear case. The seal may comprise a body, and at least one insert substantially enclosed within the body. The insert may include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a passage extending from the first side to the second side. A portion of the body may pass through the passage from the first side to the second side.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure is related to a seal for a gear case. The seal may comprise a body, and at least one insert substantially enclosed within the body. The insert may include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a passage extending from the first side to the second side. A portion of the body may pass through the passage from the first side to the second side.

Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides a removable seat cover for an automobile seat that may display a sports-theme, and more particularly to a customizable automobile seat back and head rest cover displaying the likeness of an authentic sports jersey or uniform adjustable to a users design preferences.

Abstract: A fishing line release system is disclosed. The fishing line release system includes a fishing line quick release mechanism that may be used in conjunction with a planar device for trolling or may alternatively be used with a down rigger cable and weight when used in down rigger fishing. When used in conjunction with the planar device, the system may be used for directional trolling. The planar device comprises a planar body, the fishing line quick release mechanism attached to the planar body, and a line locking assembly for securing a portion of a fishing line to the planar body. When used in conjunction with a down rigger cable and weight, the quick release mechanism may be used either on the down rigger cable or may be attached to the down rigger weight.