Modular railcar underframe and top container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11993295
APP PUB NO 20210053592A1
SERIAL NO

16965837

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According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.

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TRINITY RAIL GROUP LLC14221 N DALLAS PARKWAY DALLAS TX 75254

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Elavia, Percy Hoshang Plano, US 2 1
Gachhadar, Suman Frisco, US 8 10
Gupta, Rajesh K Euless, US 8 144
Khenokh, Konstantin I Plano, US 7 6
Westlake, Matthew Gabriel Dallas, US 4 2

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