Patents by Inventor Morgan Wireman

Morgan Wireman 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).

  • Model toy train track
    Patent number: 7766248
    Abstract: A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Lionel L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Webster, Bradley Salminen, Morgan Wireman
  • MODEL TOY TRAIN TRACK
    Publication number: 20080067261
    Abstract: A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Webster, Bradley Salminen, Morgan Wireman
  • Model toy train track
    Patent number: 7320435
    Abstract: A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Lionel L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Webster, Bradley Salminen, Morgan Wireman
  • Flexible contact connector
    Patent number: 6942492
    Abstract: A flexible connector for use in a model train is provided. The flexible connector includes a first coupling member associated with a first train car, and a second coupling member associated with a second train car, wherein the second coupling member is configured for engagement with the first coupling member. The flexible connector further includes a first layer of electrically conductive material connected to a first circuit and disposed on the surface of the first coupling member. The flexible connector still further includes a second layer of electrically conductive material connected to a second circuit and disposed on the surface of the second coupling member such that the first and second train cars are mechanically and electrically connected when the first and second coupling members are engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Lionel L.C.C.
    Inventors: Joseph Alvarez, Morgan Wireman
  • Model toy train track
    Publication number: 20050167517
    Abstract: A model toy train track segment in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate roadbed having a first and a second end and a first and a second side. The said first and second ends of the track segment are configured for attachment to adjacent track segments. A track segment in accordance with the present invention further includes a side member configured to be detachably coupled to at least one of the first and second sides of the roadbed. A track segment in accordance with the present invention still further includes a first and a second elongate rail segment connected to the roadbed. Each of the first and second rail segments having a first end proximate to the first roadbed end and a second end proximate to the second roadbed end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Richard Webster, Bradley Salminen, Morgan Wireman
  • Flexible contact connector
    Publication number: 20040182812
    Abstract: A flexible connector for use in a model train is provided. The flexible connector includes a first coupling member associated with a first train car, and a second coupling member associated with a second train car, wherein the second coupling member is configured for engagement with the first coupling member. The flexible connector further includes a first layer of electrically conductive material connected to a first circuit and disposed on the surface of the first coupling member. The flexible connector still further includes a second layer of electrically conductive material connected to a second circuit and disposed on the surface of the second coupling member such that the first and second train cars are mechanically and electrically connected when the first and second coupling members are engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph Alvarez, Morgan Wireman