Brian J Weaver

US Patent:

6363564, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Aug 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/923692

Inventors:

Brian F. Weaver - Burlington KY

Assignee:

Progress Rail Services Corp. - Albertville AL

International Classification:

E01B 1100

US Classification:

14 56, 14 735, 238171, 104 46, 104 47

Abstract:

A bridge joint for use with a railroad track having standard rail sections with flanges. The bridge joint includes a fixed point section having an integral accepting portion with a point and laterally spaced side walls, and a standard rail abutting portion. The joint also has a moveable point section having a yoke portion with a point and laterally spaced side walls, and a standard rail abutting portion. A rocker arm has a moveable interface portion adapted to be pivotally attached to said yoke portion and a fixed interface portion adapted to be received in said accepting portion. Clamping lugs arc positioned on the side walls of the accepting portion and the yoke portion. The fixed point section and the moveable point section are clamped to base plates with clamping members that engage the clamping lugs. Quick release fasteners are positioned to engage flanges along the fixed point section, moveable point section, and a flange of each of the standard rail sections and secure all to the base plates such that they are removable from the topside of the base plates.

US Patent:

6393644, May 28, 2002

Filed:

Aug 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/635152

Inventors:

Brian F. Weaver - Burlington KY

Assignee:

Progress Rail Services Corp. - St. Petersburg FL

International Classification:

E01B 1100

US Classification:

14 731, 14 735, 238 47, 238171

Abstract:

A bridge joint for use with a railroad track having standard rail sections with flanges. The bridge joint includes a fixed point having a forward integral accepting portion with a point and flanges rearward of the accepting portion. The joint also has a moveable body having a forward interface portion adapted to be slidingly accepted in the accepting portion. The moveable body has a notch adapted to accept the point. Clamping lugs are positioned on the accepting portion and the interface portion. The fixed point and the moveable body are clamped to base plates and quick release fasteners are positioned to engage the flanges of the fixed point, moveable body, and a flange of each of the standard rail sections and secure all to the base plates.

US Patent:

6758406, Jul 6, 2004

Filed:

Sep 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/252456

Inventors:

Brian F. Weaver - Burlington KY

Assignee:

Progress Rail Services Corp. - Albertsville AL

International Classification:

E01B 960

US Classification:

238315, 238310, 238292

Abstract:

A brace assembly provides support to a railroad rail, such as for a switch. The rail is supported on a tie plate. A wedge block is secured to the tie plate adjacent the rail. A groove is located in the inner wall of the wedge block. The groove extends longitudinally between the side walls and is spaced between the upper and lower sides of the wedge block. A brace has a tapered upper edge and a tapered lower edge that engage the rail. The brace has a tongue that extends outward from the base into the groove. The tongue and groove have widths that decrease from one side to the other. Moving the brace longitudinally relative to the wedge block enables the brace to be wedged between the wedge block and the rail. A spring clip secures the brace to the wedge block.

US Patent:

7467748, Dec 23, 2008

Filed:

Oct 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/243765

Inventors:

Brian Weaver - Burlington KY, US
Mark Sutcliffe - Newport KY, US

Assignee:

Progress Rail Services Corp. - Albertville AL

International Classification:

E01B 5/00

US Classification:

238 17, 238310, 238338, 238357

Abstract:

A guide rail support assembly includes a brace and a guide rail positioned on the brace. A hook device having a base and two hooks extending from the base and around the brace and secures the guide rail to the brace. The brace has no apertures such that the hooks extend completely around the brace without penetrating any portion of the brace. Adjustment shims are positioned adjacent the brace and a spring clip is mounted adjacent the base and the adjustment shims for securing the hook device to the brace.

US Patent:

7472837, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Jun 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/454516

Inventors:

Brian Weaver - Burlington KY, US
Mark Sutcliffe - Fort Mitchell KY, US

Assignee:

Progress Rail Services Corp. - Albertville AL

International Classification:

E01B 5/00

US Classification:

238 17, 238310, 238338, 238357

Abstract:

A guide rail support assembly includes a brace and a guide rail positioned on the brace. A hook device having a base and two hooks extending from the base and around the brace and secures the guide rail to the brace. The brace has no apertures such that the hooks extend completely around the brace without penetrating any portion of the brace. Adjustment shims are positioned adjacent the brace and a spring clip is mounted adjacent the base and the adjustment shims for securing the hook device to the brace.

US Patent:

8474730, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Feb 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/031678

Inventors:

Brian Frank Weaver - Burlington KY, US
Brian Alvin Laws - Cincinnati OH, US
Robert C. Roberts - Ohatchee AL, US

Assignee:

Progress Rail Services Corp - Albertville AL

International Classification:

E01B 5/18

US Classification:

238 17, 104242

Abstract:

A track system for a railway system includes a base plate configured to be supported on a railroad tie. The system also includes a drive rail and a guard rail. The drive rail includes a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion is configured such that wheels of a train car used in the railway system roll thereon. The web portion connects the head portion and the base portion. The base portion is supported on the base plate. The guardrail includes a head portion, a web portion, and a base portion. The head portion of the guardrail is configured to contact the wheels to prevent the wheels from slipping off the drive rail. The web portion of the guardrail connects the head portion of the guardrail and the base portion of the guardrail. The base portion of the guardrail is retained in a support on the base plate. Cross-sections of each of the head portion of the drive rail and the web portion of the drive rail are substantially the same as cross-sections of the head portion of the guardrail and the web portion of the guardrail, respectively.

US Patent:

8641040, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Aug 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/189518

Inventors:

Daniel Paul Cahill - Verona KY, US
Chad Michael Piening - Lexington KY, US
Louann Behymer Samuels - Georgetown KY, US
Brian Patrick Weaver - Shelbyville KY, US
Curtis Duane Woodson - Georgetown KY, US

Assignee:

Lexmark International, Inc. - Lexington KY

International Classification:

B65H 29/00

US Classification:

271186, 271291, 271301, 271303

Abstract:

An image forming device includes an image formation path extending from an entrance end adjacent to a source of supply of media sheets, past an image forming station, to an exit end adjacent to a top collection site adapted to receive media sheets, a duplex path extending from an inlet end adjacent the top collection site to an outlet end adjacent a lower front opening in the device, a media sheet directing mechanism disposed between the exit end of the image formation path, top collection site and inlet end of the duplex path and selectively operable to deliver printed media sheets to the top collection site or the inlet end of the duplex path, and a deflector mechanism between the lower front opening and the outlet end of the duplex path and operable to divert printed media sheets from the duplex path through the lower front opening to exterior of the device.