Patents by Inventor Steve R. Graham

Steve R. Graham 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).

  • Train control method and system
    Patent number: 8478463
    Abstract: A train control system for controlling trains traveling in a track network including tracks with signals associated therewith. The system includes an on-board track database, a positioning system and an on-board control system. The on-board control system receives position data and automatically brakes the train prior to encountering an upcoming signal based upon specified data points. The train is not automatically braked if certain conditions are met. A method for controlling a train traveling in a track network is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Knott, Steve R. Graham, Ann K. Grimm, James H. Moore, M. Frank Wilson, Jeffrey D. Kernwein
  • Train Control Method and System
    Publication number: 20100063656
    Abstract: A train control system for controlling trains traveling in a track network including tracks with signals associated therewith. The system includes an on-board track database, a positioning system and an on-board control system. The on-board control system receives position data and automatically brakes the train prior to encountering an upcoming signal based upon specified data points. The train is not automatically braked if certain conditions are met. A method for controlling a train traveling in a track network is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: WABTEC HOLDING CORP.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Knott, Steve R. Graham, Ann K. Grimm, James H. Moore, M. Frank Wilson, Jeffrey D. Kernwein