Method and apparatus for applying liquid compositions in rail systems
US8408362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61K3/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface. A liquid composition application system is also provided. The liquid composition application system includes a reservoir(s) for holding a liquid composition mounted on a rail car. A pipe is connected to the reservoir(s), and a pump, for moving the liquid composition from the reservoir(s) to a dispensing nozzle(s), is provided. A controller processes topological information, data from the liquid composition application system, or both. The application of the liquid composition may be monitored and controlled from a remote site separate from the rail car.
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