Adapter for bottom outlet valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10690260
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16051085

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According to certain embodiments, an adapter assembly for a bottom outlet valve comprises an apparatus configured to be coupled to a stem of the bottom outlet valve of the railroad car. The stem of the bottom outlet valve is aligned generally with a longitudinal axis of the railroad car. The apparatus comprises a coupler configured to be coupled to the stem of the bottom outlet valve and a primary gear coupled to the coupler. The primary gear is configured to be coupled to a handle assembly extending from either side of the railroad car. The handle assembly is configured to operate the bottom outlet valve.

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TRINITY RAIL GROUP LLC14221 N DALLAS PARKWAY DALLAS TX 75254

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Bogusky, James A Schwenksville, US 1 0
Crisafulli, Christopher Mansfield, US 9 48
Nash, Samuel Dallas, US 1 0
Shah, Dipen K Plano, US 1 0

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