Keyway tie

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10711406
APP PUB NO 20190211512A1
SERIAL NO

15867623

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Abstract

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A tie having a non-linear keyway under the overlying rail to provide support to restrain lateral and longitudinal movement of the rail. A fastening system to hold rails down on a tie comprises a rail plate that may be fastened to the tie within the keyway. The fasteners are protected to avoid damage in case of a derailment or other adverse conditions. Also disclosed are visual inspection mechanisms to assist with determining whether a fastening system is securely attached to the tie.

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Patent Owner(s)

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VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC30 N GOULD ST STE N SHERIDAN WY 82801

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lesher, Scott D Cheyenne, US 3 1
Mattson, Steven R Cheyenne, US 6 63

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