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Rail car extension system

US8141498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 2009
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 10, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB61D17/12
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rail car extension system including a first main rail section, a second main rail section and a plurality of bow structures. The first main rail section is mounted with respect to an upper surface of the first side wall. The first main rail section includes a first upper rail portion and a first lower rail portion that extends from the first upper rail portion. The second main rail section is mounted with respect to an upper surface of the second side wall. The second main rail section includes a second upper rail portion and a second lower rail portion that extends from the second upper rail portion. The plurality of bow structures are each attached to and extend between the first main rail section and the second main rail section.

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