Railway switches and signals – Cab signal or train control – Magnetic rail
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Railway switches and signals
Cab signal or train control
Magnetic rail
C104S295000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10631311
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for controlling operating features of a model train includes a plurality of selection devices, each of which corresponds to a respective operating feature of the train. The apparatus also includes a controller connected to the selection devices of the apparatus. The controller is operative to generate control signals such as digital messages or DC offset signals corresponding to the selection devices. The apparatus further includes a plurality of switches to control the form the control signals take, and a transmitter connected to the controller. The transmitter is operative to send the digital or DC offset messages that are generated by the controller to a receiver located on the train in order to carry out the desired functions. This invention provides for at least a single button output of complex messages.
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Kovach Louis
Ricks John
Rohde James
Young Neil P.
Lionel L.L.C.
McCarry, Jr. Robert J.
Morano S. Joseph
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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