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Non-metallic polymer longitudinal hood collar

US5390607A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 1994
Grant dateFeb 21, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61F1/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hood collar for connecting and sealing the end of a center sill hood on a sloped floor sheet of a hopper rail car. The hood is formed from a polymer material and has a slot for receiving the end of hood. The collar is formed with flanges that are attached by mechanical fasteners to the floor sheets.

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