Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Boario

Patrick J. Boario 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).

  • Center supported bond joint
    Patent number: 11041274
    Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Koppers Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
  • Center Supported Bond Joint
    Publication number: 20180119362
    Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
  • Method and arrangement to insulate rail ends
    Patent number: 8302878
    Abstract: A rail joint arrangement comprises two rails. The rails have adjacent rail ends separated and thereby forming a gap. The rails have a top end containing a rail head and a bottom end. The gap is defined between the top end and the bottom end of the rails, and the width of the gap is non-uniform throughout its entire length. In addition, the rail joint arrangement comprises at least one electric insulator positioned within the gap. The rail joint arrangement is fastened together by a rail joint bar attaching the two rails together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Koppers Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, John W. Mospan
  • Center Supported Bond Joint
    Publication number: 20120223151
    Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: KOPPERS DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
  • Method and arrangement to insulate rail ends
    Patent number: 7975933
    Abstract: A rail joint arrangement comprises two rails. The rails have adjacent rail ends separated and thereby forming a gap. The rails have a top end containing a rail head and a bottom end. The gap is defined between the top end and the bottom end of the rails, and the width of the gap is non-uniform throughout its entire length. In addition, the rail joint arrangement comprises at least one electric insulator positioned within the gap. The rail joint arrangement is fastened together by a rail joint bar attaching the two rails together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, John W. Mospan
  • Method and Arrangement to Insulate Rail Ends
    Publication number: 20110147474
    Abstract: A rail joint arrangement comprises two rails. The rails have adjacent rail ends separated and thereby forming a gap. The rails have a top end containing a rail head and a bottom end. The gap is defined between the top end and the bottom end of the rails, and the width of the gap is non-uniform throughout its entire length. In addition, the rail joint arrangement comprises at least one electric insulator positioned within the gap. The rail joint arrangement is fastened together by a rail joint bar attaching the two rails together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: KOPPERS, INC.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, John W. Mospan
  • Bolt on Continuous Rail Joint
    Publication number: 20100270386
    Abstract: A rail joint includes a top section and a bottom section. The top section has an upper end and a lower end. The bottom section has an upper portion, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion. The intermediate portion is positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion. The lower end of the top section is secured to the bottom section via at least one of a fastener, a welded joint, and a tongue and groove joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Portec Rail Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Mospan, W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario
  • Center Supported Bond Joint
    Publication number: 20090302125
    Abstract: A center support sleeve for a bonded rail joint bar that includes a body having a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion depends from the web portion, which depends from the base portion. The head portion and the base portion are bent in the same direction thereby defining a recess area therebetween. The web portion of the body also defines a plurality of holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: PORTEC RAIL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski
  • Profiled bar
    Patent number: 7097112
    Abstract: A rail joint made from a metallic profiled bar that is rolled or forged and is used for connecting adjacent railroad rails to each other. The rail joint is configured to provide increased wheel flange clearance while maintaining the integrity of joining two rails together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Protec Rail Products, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, Patrick J. Boario, Aley Copley, Jr., John M. Downey
  • Wrap-around joint bar sleeve insulator
    Patent number: D547642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario
  • Center supported bond joint
    Patent number: D576023
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Portec Rail Products, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Thomas Urmson, Jr., John W. Mospan, John M. Downey, Patrick J. Boario, Richard Jarosinski