Freight accommodation on freight carrier – Load bearer accommodation – Stowed as bridge between trucks
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-22
2002-09-17
Gordon, Stephen T. (Department: 3612)
Freight accommodation on freight carrier
Load bearer accommodation
Stowed as bridge between trucks
C410S052000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06450743
ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION
This invention pertains to a system for transporting derailed railroad cars along roadways. More particularly, this invention relates to a railroad car carriage system useful for moving railroad cars that are derailed and slightly damaged. The carriage system has a rear carriage assembly and a front carriage assembly that support a derailed railroad car and couple to a tractor trailer fifth wheel hitch for towing.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Anytime that railroad cars derail from railway tracks many of the railroad cars are damaged. Frequently, the damaged cars are tom apart for scrap and parts because of the cost and difficulty in moving the derailed cars to a location where they can be repaired. However, some of the damaged cars are generally fit to be reconditioned except for the cost or difficulty of relocation for repair. Previously, cars fit for repair could be moved by setting them on a flat railroad car. However, setting these cars on a flat car can often be difficult and in some case the damaged cars are too tall to be carried on a flat car. Therefore, a means for more conveniently transporting damaged railroad cars by roadway would be highly desirable.
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Bellamy Brian D.
Gordon Stephen T.
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