Patents by Inventor Morris L. Myers

Morris L. Myers 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).

  • Railroad switch stand having improved handle means
    Patent number: 5480112
    Abstract: A railroad switch stand is provided for operating a railroad switch between two positions. The switch stand comprises a connecting rod connected to an operating mechanism for causing reciprocation of the connecting rod, and a handle connected to the operating mechanism for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between two operative positions. The handle has an open framework having an external configuration which is generally triangular in shape, with the apex of the triangle disposed at the inner end of the handle part where it is connected to a stub portion of the handle. With this configuration, the outer end of the handle presents a portion extending upwardly which can be easily grasped by a railroad personnel when it is desired to throw a switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Norfolk Southern Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas P. Painter, Jr., Gary A. Obenchain, Morris L. Myers, Charles S. Christy, James D. Rhodes
  • Railroad switch stand having improved handle means
    Patent number: RE36542
    Abstract: A railroad switch stand is provided for operating a railroad switch between two positions. The switch stand comprises a connecting rod connected to an operating mechanism for causing reciprocation of the connecting rod, and a handle connected to the operating mechanism for pivotal movement about a pivot axis between two operative positions. The handle has an open framework having an external configuration which is generally triangular in shape, with the apex of the triangle disposed at the inner end of the handle part where it is connected to a stub portion of the handle. With this configuration, the outer end of the handle presents a portion extending upwardly which can be easily grasped by a railroad personnel when it is desired to throw a switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Painter, Jr., Gary A. Obenchain, Morris L. Myers, Charles S. Christy, James D. Rhodes