Patents by Inventor Peter Klauser

Peter Klauser 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).

  • Railway truck with bearing adapter
    Patent number: 7926428
    Abstract: A railway car truck is provided that includes two sideframes and a bolster. Each sideframe has a pedestal opening at each end to receive a bearing adapter assembly. The pedestal opening is formed by a roof section that includes a pad receiving opening. The bearing adapter assembly includes a cast steel bearing adapter that is formed to fit on top of a bearing assembly. An adapter pad, comprised of a selected hardness elastomer, is fit on top of the bearing adapter. The adapter pad includes a base section and a raised top section that is fit within the pad receiving opening in the pedestal roof section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Amsted Rail Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph H. Schorr, Peter Klauser, Jay P. Monaco, Gnana Jeevan Robinson, Manuel Tavares
  • Railway truck with bearing adapter
    Publication number: 20100064930
    Abstract: A railway car truck is provided that includes two sideframes and a bolster. Each sideframe has a pedestal opening at each end to receive a bearing adapter assembly. The pedestal opening is formed by a roof section that includes a pad receiving opening. The bearing adapter assembly includes a cast steel bearing adapter that is formed to fit on top of a bearing assembly. An adapter pad, comprised of a selected hardness elastomer, is fit on top of the bearing adapter. The adapter pad includes a base section and a raised top section that is fit within the pad receiving opening in the pedestal roof section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Ralph H. Schorr, Peter Klauser, Jay P. Monaco, Gnana Jeevan Robinson, Manuel Tavares