Scott Vernon Swenson

US Patent:

20100315301, Dec 16, 2010

Filed:

Jun 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/814042

Inventors:

Randy C. Marten - Willow Springs IL, US
Ryan McKenna - Chicago IL, US
Scott Swenson - Burr Ridge IL, US
Frank I. Meler - Downers Grove IL, US

International Classification:

H01Q 1/32
H02G 3/08

US Classification:

343713, 174 59

Abstract:

An antenna array for a body panel of a locomotive is described having a base support including at least a pair of elongated parallel structures forming a channel on the body panel of the locomotive cab. A plurality of removable plates are affixed to the elongated parallel structures for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates, thereby allowing wiring from each antenna to extend from its respective removable plate through the channel formed by the base support. A junction box situated near the base support forms an enclosure about an aperture formed in the body panel of the locomotive. The junction box includes a plurality of interconnects for connecting wiring of each antenna to wiring of a device in the locomotive. In one embodiment, the junction box is integral to the base support. The integral junction box, base support arrangement may further include a lip formed about its periphery in which a cover mounted thereon. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, an antenna array is provided for a body panel of a locomotive having a base support including a base support having a plurality of pillars on the body panel of the locomotive cab and a plurality of removable plates being supported by the pillars on the base support for mounting an antenna on each of the removable plates.

US Patent:

20170327136, Nov 16, 2017

Filed:

May 11, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/152240

Inventors:

- LaGrange IL, US
Scott SWENSON - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

ELECTRO-MOTIVE DIESEL, INC. - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

B61F 19/04
B61D 49/00

Abstract:

A system for maintaining a minimum clearance between a locomotive and a railway infrastructure is provided. The system includes at least one rollable and compressible device configured to be affixed or otherwise provided on a side of a locomotive or portion of a train. Each rollable and compressible device includes bi-directional rolling element and is configured to allow movement of the roller between a non-rolling state and a rolling state and between an uncompressed state and a predetermined maximum compressed state.

US Patent:

20160031462, Feb 4, 2016

Filed:

Jul 29, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/445134

Inventors:

- LaGrange IL, US
Scott Swenson - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

B61L 25/04

Abstract:

An apparatus for displaying a road number for a locomotive includes a bracket, a polyhedral housing, an LED-based illumination source, and a display plate. The bracket is configured to be rigidly affixed to a nose portion of the locomotive. The polyhedral housing includes a first side and a second side. The first side is disposed within the bracket. The second side is disposed in a spaced-apart relation to the first side. The second side is configured to releasably engage with the bracket and receive a transparent cover thereon. The LED-based illumination source is disposed between the first side and the transparent cover. The display plate is disposed between the LED-based illumination source and the transparent cover. The display plate includes one or more alpha-numerals scripted thereon, wherein the alpha-numerals are representative of the road number.

US Patent:

20140150686, Jun 5, 2014

Filed:

Dec 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/692524

Inventors:

- LaGrange IL, US
Scott A. Swenson - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

B61C 17/02

US Classification:

105 2605, 220562, 29428, 294262

Abstract:

A fuel tank is configured to be selectively coupled to a chassis of the locomotive based on an anticipated change in axle load capacity of a railroad. The fuel tank includes a body, a coupling device, and a lifting adapter. The coupling device is configured to releasably couple the body to the chassis of the locomotive. The lifting adapter is configured to releasably engage with a lifting implement of a machine.

US Patent:

20140103932, Apr 17, 2014

Filed:

Oct 11, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/649289

Inventors:

- LaGrange IL, US
Scott A. Swenson - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. - LaGrange IL

International Classification:

G01R 31/44

US Classification:

324414

Abstract:

A system is provided. The system includes a light emitting diode and a monitoring module. The monitoring module is communicably coupled to the light emitting diode. The monitoring module is configured to receive one or more signals indicative of power consumption of the light emitting diode. Further, the monitoring module is configured to determine a condition of the light emitting diode based, at least in part, on the received signals.