Patents by Inventor Mark E. Ricks
Mark E. Ricks 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: 10434429Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Liontech Trains LLCInventors: Louis G Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T Ricks, Mark E Ricks
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Patent number: 9937430Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Lionel LLCInventors: Louis G Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T Ricks, Mark E Ricks
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Patent number: 9937431Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Lionel LLCInventors: Louis G Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T Ricks, Mark E Ricks
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Publication number: 20150306515Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Louis G. Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T. Ricks, Mark E. Ricks
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Publication number: 20150306512Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Louis G. Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T. Ricks, Mark E. Ricks
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Publication number: 20150108285Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Lionel LLCInventors: Louis G Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T Ricks, Mark E Ricks
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Publication number: 20150102178Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Lionel LLCInventors: Louis G. Kovach, II, Neil Young, John T. Ricks, Mark E. Ricks
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Patent number: 8892276Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Lionel LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II, Mark E. Ricks, John T. Ricks
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Patent number: 8154227Abstract: A model train control system providing a more realistic modeling of the movement, sound, smoke, and lighting effects of a model train is disclosed. A number of dynamic inputs are used to control such effects. Novel features include providing a dynamic variable speed compensator, a dynamic engine load calculator, automatic dynamic momentum, an adjustable train brake, spectrum control, a velocity controller, pressure sensitive effects, a voice activated dispatcher system, a train location and information reporter network, two digit addressing, a traffic control system, accessory control, a model train Central Control Module, and removable memory modules.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Liontech Trains LLCInventors: Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II, Mark E. Ricks, John T. Ricks
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Patent number: 7926427Abstract: A model train car having a union with a force sensor is disclosed. The force sensor is configured to measure the amount of force acting on the coupler. The information gathered from the force sensor may work in conjunction with a communication link or a local control unit so that realistic train effects can be produced reflecting the change in force being felt by the model train.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Liontech Trains LLCInventors: Mark E. Ricks, Neil Young, Louis G. Kovach, II, John T. Ricks
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Patent number: 7458545Abstract: A model train system is provided, comprising a command originator, layout objects, and a communication link. The communication link may be established through the use of magnetic induction coils/transceivers placed at the ends of each layout object. Commands sent by a user via a remote base to the command originator are forwarded to the subsequent layout objects. For addressing, a command index is incremented by each layout object, until it matches the position number of the layout object. Examples of such commands are opening/closing couples which physically connect cars, turning on/off lights, and producing bell and whistle sounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Liontech Trains LLCInventors: John T. Ricks, Louis G. Kovach, II, Neil Young, Mark E. Ricks