Large tower railroad transportation system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8500378
SERIAL NO

13179669

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A system for transporting tower with a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion, using a railcar with a deck for carrying a load. The system includes a first support means for disposition between the railcar and the tower at a first location, and that is adapted to support the tower above the deck. The system also includes a first saddle assembly with a base for resting upon the deck of the railcar, and a saddle that conforms to the shape of a large tower. The saddle assembly is adapted to support the tower above the deck. The system also includes a plastic spacer assembly, for disposition between the saddle of the first saddle assembly and a second location along the elongated portion of the tower, and that has a saddle rest that conforms to the shaped of the saddle, and that has a spacer saddle that conforms to the shape of the elongated portion of the tower at the second location.

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TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC175 WESTWOOD DRIVE SOUTHLAKE TX 76092

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Landrum, Scott C Southlake, US 15 257
Thompson, Eric B North Richland Hills, US 5 34

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