Railways: surface track – Portable track – Simulated roadbeds
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Railways: surface track
Portable track
Simulated roadbeds
C238S01000B, C238S01000B, C238S01000B, C267S166000, C267S167000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959087
ABSTRACT:
An auxiliary model railroad track connector for adjoining railroad track sections is provided. Each railroad track section including an array of ties and a pair of rails positioned in a spaced apart relationship on the array of ties. The auxiliary model railroad track connector includes a first end section and a second end section. The first and second end sections are coupled to opposing ties of the adjoining track sections. A resilient member is interposed between the first and second end sections. The resilient member has sufficient pulling force to hold and pull the adjoining track sections together. The auxiliary connector prevents longitudinal movement between the adjoining railroad tracks sections and maintains mechanical and electrical connections between the railroad track sections.
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Fay Sharpe LLP
Morano S. Joseph
Smith Jason C
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