Railway switches and signals – Train dispatching – Central signal control
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Railway switches and signals
Train dispatching
Central signal control
C246S16700M
Reexamination Certificate
active
10617003
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 digital or DC offset messages corresponding to the selection devices. The apparatus further includes 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
Rohde James
Young Neil P.
Lionel L.L.C.
McCarry, Jr. Robert J.
Morano S. Joseph
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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