System, apparatus and method for decoupling a railcar restraint
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Mar 20, 2007
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Sep 28, 2006
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Mar 23, 2005
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Mar 23, 2005
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Abstract
A system for decoupling a restraint from a railcar is provided. According to one embodiment, the system comprises a lifting device and a decoupler apparatus. The lifting device is structured to position the decoupler apparatus adjacent to the restraint. The decoupler apparatus includes an elongate member and a decoupling member attached to the elongate member. The decoupling member is structured to decouple the restraint from the railcar.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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LOWE'S COMPANIES INC | 1000 LOWE'S BOULEVARD MOORESVILLE NC 28117 |
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- 2005 Application Filing Year
- B25J Class
- 180 Applications Filed
- 92 Patents Issued To-Date
- 51.12 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Hartman, Jerry Franklin | Denton, NC | 6 | 19 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 19 |
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- B25J Class
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