Rail fastening apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11168446
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16489325

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An elongated rail fastener apparatus for use near an obstacle such as a guard rail, or other location where space is restricted. The fastener preferably extends past the obstacle and is provided with a shoulder having at least one elevated notch, positioned to allow installation of the clip with a vertical and lateral movement, and without the application of a large force perpendicular to the rail. A U-shaped embodiment of the fastener is also described.

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VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS GMBHKERPELYSTRASSE 199 LEOBEN 8700

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cameron, Derek Birmingham, US 3 2
Click, Gary Birmingham, US 17 57
Duffner, Brent Pinson, US 7 21
Smith, Bradley Vestavia, US 56 529

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