Patents by Inventor Michael J Minning

Michael J Minning 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).

  • Modular support frame for railway vehicle equipment
    Patent number: 9393972
    Abstract: A modular support frame assembly for attachment to a railway vehicle body is provided. The modular support frame assembly generally includes a support frame comprising a plurality of tubular frame members and a plurality of connecting brackets connecting the tubular frame members to form a three-dimensional structure. The connecting brackets comprise flange elements to accept respective ends of the tubular frame members to form the three-dimensional structure. The ends of the tubular frame members are swaged to the flange elements of the connecting brackets. A mechanical device is supported by the tubular frame members, such as an air compressor driven by a driving motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
    Inventor: Michael J Minning
  • Modular Support Frame for Railway Vehicle Equipment
    Publication number: 20130299529
    Abstract: A modular support frame assembly for attachment to a railway vehicle body is provided. The modular support frame assembly generally includes a support frame comprising a plurality of tubular frame members and a plurality of connecting brackets connecting the tubular frame members to form a three-dimensional structure. The connecting brackets comprise flange elements to accept respective ends of the tubular frame members to form the three-dimensional structure. The ends of the tubular frame members are swaged to the flange elements of the connecting brackets. A mechanical device is supported by the tubular frame members, such as an air compressor driven by a driving motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: WABTEC HOLDING CORP.
    Inventor: Michael J Minning