Christopher J Reckker

US Patent:

20100148105, Jun 17, 2010

Filed:

Feb 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/711801

Inventors:

Christopher Reckker - O'Fallon MO, US
Gerald W. Ohmes - Wentzville MO, US

International Classification:

F16K 31/00
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

251293, 29428

Abstract:

A security mechanism for a flow control device on a railcar and method of coupling the security mechanism to the flow control device are provided. A support member is coupled to the railcar. An extension handle has a first end operatively coupled to the flow control device on the railcar. An opposing second end of the extension handle forms a handle member. The extension handle is slidably coupled to the support member. A securement member is provided for coupling the support member to the extension handle to prohibit movement of the extension handle relative to the support member. The securement member is coupled to the extension handle proximate to the second end.

US Patent:

20100006791, Jan 14, 2010

Filed:

Jul 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/170052

Inventors:

Christopher Reckker - O'Fallon MO, US
Gerald W. Ohmes - Wentzville MO, US

International Classification:

F16K 31/00
B25G 1/10
B21D 51/16

US Classification:

251293, 16436, 2989012

Abstract:

An extension handle is coupled to a flow control device of a railcar. The extension handle includes a first rod having a first end operatively coupled to the flow control device, an opposing second end forming a handle, and a midsection slidably coupled to a support member coupled to the railcar.