公开(公告)号：US09340195B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US11554635

申请日：2006-10-31

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: B60T13/66 ,  B60T17/22

CPC classification number: B60T17/228 ,  B60T13/66

Abstract: In a railroad train having a brake system including a fluid carrying brake pipe (14) having an exhaust (52) and connecting a lead locomotive (12) and at least one remote locomotive, the train further comprising a communication system (24) for communicating between the lead locomotive and the remote locomotive, a method for adaptively determining a brake application for signaling a remote locomotive of a train during a communication loss includes determining a brake system operating condition of the train (72). The method also includes determining an operability condition of the communication system (74) and identifying an operator commanded brake application level at the lead locomotive during a communication system inoperability condition (76). The method further includes determining a signaling brake application level sufficient for signaling the remote locomotive via the brake pipe responsive to the monitored brake system operating condition (78).

Abstract translation: 在具有制动系统的铁路列车中，所述制动系统包括具有排气（52）并且连接引导机车（12）和至少一个远程机车的流体承载制动管（14），所述列车还包括通信系统（24） 在前导机车和远程机车之间，在通信损失期间自适应地确定用于向列车的远程机车发信号的制动应用的方法包括确定列车（72）的制动系统操作状态。 该方法还包括在通信系统不可操作性条件（76）期间确定通信系统（74）的可操作性状况并且识别在引导机车处的操作者指令的制动应用水平。 该方法还包括响应于所监视的制动系统操作条件（78）确定足以通过制动管道向远程机车发信号的信号制动应用水平。

公开(公告)号：US20130317676A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13478388

申请日：2012-05-23

Applicant: Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  James Glen Corry ,  David Lowell McKay ,  Brian Joseph McManus ,  Keith Szewczyk

Inventor： Jared Klineman Cooper ,  Mark Bradshaw Kraeling ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  James Glen Corry ,  David Lowell McKay ,  Brian Joseph McManus ,  Keith Szewczyk

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B61L3/121 ,  B61L15/0036 ,  B61L23/044 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N2291/101 ,  G01N2291/2632

Abstract: A sensing system includes a leading sensor, a trailing sensor, and a route examining unit. The sensors are coupled to a vehicle system that travels along a route. The leading sensor acquires first inspection data indicative of a condition of the route as the vehicle system travels over the route. The condition may represent the health of the route. The trailing sensor acquires additional, second inspection data that is indicative of the condition to the route subsequent to the leading sensor acquiring the first inspection data. The route examining unit identifies a section of interest in the route based on the first inspection data acquired by the leading sensor. The route examining unit also directs the trailing sensor to acquire the second inspection data within the section of interest in the route when the first inspection data indicates damage to the route in the section of interest.

Abstract translation: 感测系统包括前导传感器，尾部传感器和路线检查单元。 传感器耦合到沿着路线行进的车辆系统。 当车辆系统在路线上行驶时，领先传感器获取指示路线条件的第一检查数据。 条件可能代表路线的健康状况。 拖尾传感器获取额外的第二检查数据，其指示在领先传感器获取第一检查数据之后的路线的状况。 路线检查单元基于由前导传感器获取的第一检查数据来识别路线中的感兴趣部分。 当第一检查数据指示对感兴趣部分中的路线的损坏时，路线检查单元还指示尾随传感器获取路线中感兴趣区段内的第二检查数据。

公开(公告)号：US08500214B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-06

申请号：US12688496

申请日：2010-01-15

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Derek Kevin Woo ,  Robert Palanti

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Derek Kevin Woo ,  Robert Palanti

IPC: B60T13/66 ,  B60T7/16

CPC classification number: B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228

Abstract: In a system and method for controlling a distributed power rail vehicle consist, each of at least one powered rail vehicle in the rail vehicle consist is designated for operation as a remote trail. Based on the designation, a respective brake pipe valve of each of the at least one powered rail vehicle is automatically operated to a cut-out mode. Upon initiation of a service, an emergency, and/or a penalty brake application in the rail vehicle consist, the respective brake pipe valve of each of the at least one the powered rail vehicle is automatically operated to a cut-in mode. Upon completion of the service, emergency, and/or penalty brake application in the rail vehicle consist, the respective brake pipe valve of each of the at least one powered rail vehicle is automatically operated back to the cut-out mode.

Abstract translation: 在用于控制分布式电力轨道车辆组合的系统和方法中，轨道车辆组合中的至少一个动力轨道车辆中的每一个被指定用作远程轨迹。 基于该指定，所述至少一个动力轨道车辆中的每一个的相应制动管阀自动地操作到切断模式。 在轨道车辆中开始服务，紧急情况和/或罚款制动器应用中，至少一个动力轨道车辆中的每一个的相应制动管阀自动地操作到切入模式。 在轨道车辆中的服务完成，紧急和/或惩罚制动器应用组合时，至少一个动力轨道车辆中的每一个的相应的制动管阀被自动地运行到切断模式。

公开(公告)号：US20120260716A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13529738

申请日：2012-06-21

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  David Carroll Teeter ,  John William Brand

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  David Carroll Teeter ,  John William Brand

IPC: G01L25/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/22 ,  B60T13/662

Abstract: A method that includes comparing a first brake pressure measured at a first transducer that is part of a braking system on a lead powered unit of a distributed power (DP) system to a second brake pressure measured at a second transducer that is part of a braking system on a remote powered unit of the DP system. The method also includes determining whether the second transducer is functioning within designated operational parameters when the DP system is operating in a DP mode based on comparing the first brake pressure to the second brake pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，其包括将作为制动系统的一部分的第一换能器测量的第一制动压力与分配功率（DP）系统的牵引供电单元相比，在作为制动的一部分的第二换能器处测量的第二制动压力 系统在DP系统的远程供电单元上。 该方法还包括当DP系统基于将第一制动压力与第二制动压力进行比较而在DP模式下操作时，确定第二换能器是否在指定的操作参数内运行。

公开(公告)号：US08190311B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12042568

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: B60T11/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/228 ,  B60T13/665

Abstract: An adaptive brake system for a distributed power train responsive to an interruption in a communication system for the train and a brake application initiated at the lead locomotive, reduces the brake pipe fluid pressure at a lead locomotive and a remote locomotive to a predetermined pressure level to reduce in-train forces that may occur as a result of the pressure differentials in the brake pipe line of the lead and remote locomotives.

Abstract translation: 用于响应于用于列车的通信系统中的中断的分布式动力传动系的自适应制动系统以及在引导机车处启动的制动应用将引导机车和远程机车处的制动管流体压力降低到预定的压力水平 减少由于铅和远程机车的制动管路中的压差而可能发生的列车内力。

公开(公告)号：US08073582B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12427042

申请日：2009-04-21

Applicant: Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  James Glen Corry ,  Robert Palanti ,  Robert L. Moffitt ,  Brian Staton ,  Brian Joseph McManus ,  Frank Richard Wawrzyniak ,  Stephen Shelton ,  Carlos Paulino

Inventor： Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  James Glen Corry ,  Robert Palanti ,  Robert L. Moffitt ,  Brian Staton ,  Brian Joseph McManus ,  Frank Richard Wawrzyniak ,  Stephen Shelton ,  Carlos Paulino

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60L9/00 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  B61C17/12 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A system is provided for establishing a wireless-based communication link between a lead locomotive and a remote locomotive. A user on the lead locomotive is prompted to input a railroad and number identifier of the remote locomotive. A link command signal is transmitted from the lead locomotive, based on a predetermined number identifier of the lead locomotive, and the inputted railroad and number identifier. A second processor on the remote locomotive respectively compares the predetermined number identifier of the lead locomotive, the inputted railroad and number identifier of the lead locomotive, with an inputted number identifier of the lead locomotive, a predetermined railroad and a predetermined number identifier of the remote locomotive. A link reply signal, is transmitted from the remote locomotive, based on the comparison performed by the second processor, to establish the communication link. Additionally, a method is provided for establishing the wireless-based communication link.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在引导机车和远程机车之间建立基于无线的通信链路的系统。 提示引导机车上的用户输入铁路和远程机车的号码标识符。 基于引导机车的预定数量标识符和所输入的铁路和号码标识符，从引导机车发送链接命令信号。 远程机车上的第二处理器分别将引导机车的预定数量标识符，输入的铁路和引导机车的号码标识符与输入的引导机车号码标识符，预定铁路和遥控器的预定号码标识符进行比较 机车。 基于由第二处理器执行的比较，从远程机车发送链路应答信号，以建立通信链路。 此外，提供了一种用于建立基于无线的通信链路的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5507681A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-16

申请号：US162537

申请日：1993-12-03

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Donald J. LaTorre ,  Shantilal G. Patel ,  Anthony J. Tedeschi

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Donald J. LaTorre ,  Shantilal G. Patel ,  Anthony J. Tedeschi

IPC: A41F15/00 ,  A41B3/12 ,  A41D27/00 ,  A41D27/26

CPC classification number: A41F15/00 ,  A41F15/007

Abstract: A cushion strap assembly and method of making same is provided which cushion strap assembly is adapted to be used in a brassiere shoulder strap. The assembly includes a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned on one side of the top fabric layer, and a base layer positioned on the first adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The assembly also includes a cushion filler that is a first cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned on a side of the first cushion layer, a second cushion layer positioned on the third adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the first cushion layer. A second adhesive web layer can be part of the cushion filler or separate. In either event, it is positioned on the first cushion layer on the side opposite the third adhesive web layer. The assembly further includes a fourth adhesive web layer positioned on the second cushion layer on the side opposite that of the third adhesive web layer, and a bottom fabric layer positioned on the fourth adhesive web layer on the side opposite that of the second cushion layer.

Abstract translation: 提供一种缓冲带组件及其制造方法，该缓冲带组件适用于胸罩肩带。 该组件包括顶部织物层，位于顶部织物层的一侧上的第一粘合剂纤维网层和位于与顶部织物层相对侧的第一粘合剂层上的基底层。 组件还包括缓冲填料，其是第一缓冲层，位于第一缓冲层一侧的第三粘合剂网层，位于与第一缓冲层相反侧的第三粘合剂层上的第二缓冲层。 第二粘合剂网层可以是缓冲填料的一部分或分开的。 在任一情况下，其位于与第三粘合剂纤维网层相对的一侧上的第一缓冲层上。 组件还包括位于与第三粘合剂纤维网层相对的一侧上的第二缓冲层上的第四粘合剂网层，以及位于与第二缓冲层相对侧的第四粘合剂纤维网层上的底部织物层。

公开(公告)号：US5056873A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-15

申请号：US581792

申请日：1990-09-13

Applicant: Milton C. Deno ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Dale H. Delaruelle

Inventor： Milton C. Deno ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Dale H. Delaruelle

IPC: B60T17/22

CPC classification number: B60T17/228

Abstract: Method and apparatus for compensating for transient effects in pneumatically operated air brake system for a railway vehicle. A look up table or experimentally determined second order correction values is stored in a memory. Based on the magnitude of a previous application of the brakes, a correction value is selected from the look up table having a magnitude to compensate for transient errors in the system. The correction value is then diminished by fixed decrements at fixed intervals. Upon a subsequent application of the brakes, the diminished correction value is used to adjust the pressure communicated to braking mechanisms located on the train cars.

Abstract translation: 用于补偿铁路车辆气动空气制动系统中的瞬态效应的方法和装置。 查询表或实验确定的二阶校正值存储在存储器中。 基于先前应用制动器的大小，从具有用于补偿系统中的瞬态误差的幅度的查找表中选择校正值。 校正值然后以固定的间隔减少固定的减量。 在随后的制动器应用时，使用减小的校正值来调节传递到位于火车车厢上的制动机构的压力。

公开(公告)号：US4677288A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-30

申请号：US700788

申请日：1985-02-11

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: F41G3/32 ,  F41G7/00

CPC classification number: F41G3/326

Abstract: An optical turret shaped for minimum aerodynamic and aero-optic impact at supersonic speeds. The turret optics includes a common optical element for scanning the optical tracking beam and the projected laser beam to provide for automatic alignment of both beams. Separate windows associated with the tracking beam and the laser output beam is provided for increased efficiency, the window material in each window being compatibel with the optical wavelengths passing therethrough.

Abstract translation: 一个光学转盘，用于在超音速下最小的空气动力学和航空光学冲击。 转塔光学器件包括用于扫描光学跟踪光束和投射的激光束的公共光学元件，以提供两个光束的自动对准。 提供与跟踪光束和激光输出光束相关联的独立窗口以提高效率，每个窗口中的窗口材料与通过其的光波长相容。

公开(公告)号：US20140005915A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13537155

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Robert Carmen Palanti ,  Robert Edwin Havicon, JR.

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Robert Carmen Palanti ,  Robert Edwin Havicon, JR.

IPC: G08G9/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/01 ,  B61C17/12 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0081

Abstract: A method for communicating includes transmitting a command message from a lead vehicle to remote vehicles in a vehicle consist. Reply messages are transmitted from the remote vehicles to the lead vehicle. The reply messages include statuses of the remote vehicles that transmitted the reply messages. The status of a first remote vehicle but not of the second remote vehicle is received at the lead vehicle and the status of a second remote vehicle is received at the first remote vehicle. The status of the second remote vehicle is stored at the first remote vehicle a retry message is transmitted from the lead vehicle to the remote vehicles. The retry message is received at the first remote vehicle and a repeat message is transmitted from the first remote vehicle to the lead vehicle that includes the status of the second remote vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通信的方法包括：将来自引导车辆的命令消息发送到车辆组合中的远程车辆。 回复信息从远程车辆发送到牵引车辆。 回复消息包括发送回复消息的远程车辆的状态。 在第一远程车辆处接收第一远程车辆而不是第二远程车辆的状态，并且在第一远程车辆处接收第二远程车辆的状态。 第二远程车辆的状态存储在第一远程车辆处，重试消息从引导车辆发送到远程车辆。 在第一远程车辆处接收重试消息，并且将重复消息从第一远程车辆发送到包括第二远程车辆的状态的引导车辆。