Robert Joseph Tarr

US Patent:

7959087, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Dec 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/951734

Inventors:

Robert J. Tarr - Willoughby OH, US

International Classification:

E01B 23/00

US Classification:

238 10E, 238 10 R, 238 10 A, 238 10 C, 267166, 267167

Abstract:

An auxiliary model railroad track connector for adjoining railroad track sections is provided. Each railroad track section including an array of ties and a pair of rails positioned in a spaced apart relationship on the array of ties. The auxiliary model railroad track connector includes a first end section and a second end section. The first and second end sections are coupled to opposing ties of the adjoining track sections. A resilient member is interposed between the first and second end sections. The resilient member has sufficient pulling force to hold and pull the adjoining track sections together. The auxiliary connector prevents longitudinal movement between the adjoining railroad tracks sections and maintains mechanical and electrical connections between the railroad track sections.

US Patent:

8113122, Feb 14, 2012

Filed:

Jan 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/972994

Inventors:

Robert J. Tarr - Willoughby OH, US

International Classification:

B61B 5/02

US Classification:

104124, 238 10 E, 104125, 104DIG 1

Abstract:

A trestle support apparatus for use with a model track assembly is provided. The model track assembly includes track sections and trestles of a first configuration and separate track sections and trestles of a second configuration. The trestle support apparatus includes an elongated base including an elongated channel dimensioned to releasably receive and support a trestle of a first configuration. First and second stanchions are releasably mounted to the base.

US Patent:

8459600, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Mar 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/057833

Inventors:

Robert J. Tarr - Willoughby OH, US

International Classification:

E04G 25/00
E04G 3/00
A47H 1/14
A47H 13/00

US Classification:

2482001, 24822913, 248251, 248440, 211124

Abstract:

A trestle stabilizing device is provided for a model track assembly having support apparatuses or trestles for elevating track sections. The device includes a base including a first end section and a second end section. A first fastening member is connected to the first end section. A second fastening member is connected to the second end section. The first and second fastening members releasably secure the device to the track support apparatuses.