Patents by Inventor Randall G. Honeck

Randall G. Honeck 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 track switch cover system
    Patent number: 8864084
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track switch cover system and method. The system and method allows for easy installation and removal of track switch covers as well as quick and easy access to the switch mechanism shrouded by the covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Michael Payne
  • GATE MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140034785
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps
  • THERMOCOUPLE WITH INTEGRITY MONITORING
    Publication number: 20130250999
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure a thermocouple is provided that includes an electrical component, such as a resistor, at or in close proximity to a junction where the temperature is expected to be measured. By monitoring analog voltage measurements, the system determines, for example, whether the measured temperature actually represents a temperature reading at the junction or whether the thermocouple has been compromised due to one or more of a variety of health issues, such as, a short circuit in the thermocouple, thereby causing a false junction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Dustin Duane Paloranta
  • RAILWAY TRACK SWITCH COVER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130240680
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a track switch cover system and method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Michael Payne
  • LOAD BALANCED TRACK SWITCH HEATING
    Publication number: 20130220991
    Abstract: An electrical load balanced heating system and method. The load balanced heating system and method is configured to facilitate smooth electrical operation as well as energy savings. The system is configured to group the heating elements based on load characteristics of the heating elements and turn the groups on and off sequentially in a matter that promote efficient and smooth operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Jason L. Honeck
  • Gate monitoring system
    Patent number: 8066230
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps
  • Railroad snow removal system
    Patent number: 7979170
    Abstract: A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps, Randall G. Honeck, Albert Newton
  • RAILROAD SNOW REMOVAL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100251579
    Abstract: A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps, Randall G. Honeck, Albert Newton
  • Railroad snow removal system
    Patent number: 7693623
    Abstract: A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Railway Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps, Randall G. Honeck, Albert Newton
  • GATE MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090194642
    Abstract: A monitoring system and method is provided for monitoring the lighting and the gate arm position at a railroad crossing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: RAILWAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Randall G. Honeck, Craig P. Gabel, David K. Fox, Greggory C. Phelps