JAMES S KENNEDY
Engineers in Zelienople, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE056165E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Zelienople, PA 16063
Professional information
Center Bowl Liner With Spring Washer Conductor
US Patent:
8413590, Apr 9, 2013
Filed:
Dec 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/333323
Inventors:
James Kennedy - Zelienople PA, US
Jon Kaufman - Beaver PA, US
Jon Kaufman - Beaver PA, US
Assignee:
A. Stucki Co. - Moon Township PA
International Classification:
B61F 3/00
US Classification:
1051994, 384422
Abstract:
A center bowl liner provided for use between a center plate of a railroad car and a center bowl surface on a truck bolster. The center bowl liner includes a disc-shaped element having top and bottom surfaces and a central opening for receiving a center pin. A conductive washer is attached to the disc-shaped element, the conductive washer having a profile wherein portions of the conductive washer are exposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the disc-shaped element and create an electrical connection between the railroad car center plate and the center bowl on the truck bolster. The disc-shaped element acts as a load-bearing element supporting the railroad car center plate. The conductive washer, since it may have spring-like properties, will also undertake to bear a limited amount of the load of the railroad car center plate in addition to providing electrical connection between the car and truck.
Center Bowl Liner With Spring Washer Conductor
US Patent:
2010007, Mar 25, 2010
Filed:
Sep 23, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/564992
Inventors:
James Kennedy - Zelienople PA, US
Jon Kaufman - Beaver PA, US
Jon Kaufman - Beaver PA, US
Assignee:
A. Stucki Co. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B61F 5/16
US Classification:
1051994
Abstract:
A center bowl liner is provided for use between a center plate of a railroad car and a center bowl surface on a truck bolster. The center bowl liner includes a disc-shaped element having top and bottom surfaces and a central opening for receiving a center pin. A conductive spring washer is attached to the disc-shaped element, with the conductive spring washer having a contoured profile such that portions of the conductive spring washer are exposed at the top and bottom surfaces of the disc-shaped element and create an electrical connection between the railroad car center plate and the center bowl on the truck bolster. The disc-shaped element acts as a load-bearing element generally supporting the railroad car center plate. The conductive spring washer, since it has spring-like properties, will also undertake to bear a limited amount of the load of the railroad car center plate in addition to providing an electrical connection between the car and truck.
Railroad Car Seal For Railroad Hopper Cars
US Patent:
2011022, Sep 22, 2011
Filed:
Mar 11, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/045704
Inventors:
James S. Kennedy - Zelienople PA, US
Jon M. Kaufman - Beaver PA, US
Victoria V. Bowermaster - Pittsburgh PA, US
James Hill - New Castle PA, US
Matthew Hill - New Castle PA, US
Jon M. Kaufman - Beaver PA, US
Victoria V. Bowermaster - Pittsburgh PA, US
James Hill - New Castle PA, US
Matthew Hill - New Castle PA, US
Assignee:
A. STUCKI CO. - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B61D 17/00, F16J 15/02
US Classification:
277640, 277628, 277650, 277644
Abstract:
A seal is disclosed for retrofitting to an existing railroad hopper car having opposing sidewalls and at least one trough extending between the opposing sidewalls. The seal includes a first member configured to mate against a surface of a trough adjacent a sidewall, the first member including a first edge having angled sections corresponding to angled sections of where the sidewall meets the trough, and a second member integral with the first member and extending substantially upright from the first edge of the first member, the second member configured to mate against a surface of the sidewall adjacent the trough, wherein the second member is angled relative to the first member at each of the angled sections corresponding to angled sections of the sidewall adjacent the trough.
Constant Contact Side Bearing For Railroad Freight Cars
US Patent:
2008017, Jul 24, 2008
Filed:
Dec 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/005995
Inventors:
James S. Kennedy - Zelienople PA, US
International Classification:
B61F 5/14, F16C 17/04
US Classification:
1051993, 384423
Abstract:
A railway freight car constant contact side bearing positionable between a railway vehicle body and a wheeled truck supporting said railway freight car body with a housing or cage and a cap on such cage to engage the wear plate on the car body. The cage houses a plurality of springs having at least one metallic spring and at least one elastomer spring; such springs combine to support and dampen the forces of said vehicle body.
Railway Hydraulic Stabilizer
US Patent:
2008017, Jul 24, 2008
Filed:
Dec 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/004576
Inventors:
James S. Kennedy - Zelienople PA, US
Herman C. Ruhlman - Frewsburg NY, US
Herman C. Ruhlman - Frewsburg NY, US
International Classification:
B61F 5/10
US Classification:
1051983
Abstract:
A hydraulic stabilizer for a railway freight car truck, the truck having a bolster and side frames each respectively supporting at least one railway axle/wheel set. The hydraulic stabilizer being contained within the area of the spring set between the bolster and the side frame, and having a working cylinder and piston contained within a housing. The device having a rod seal affixed intermediate said cylinder and said piston; and an oil seal affixed intermediate said cylinder and said piston. The oil seal having at least two lip profiles extending radially inward to said cylinder.
Railway Freight Car Constant Contact Side Bearing
US Patent:
2007014, Jun 28, 2007
Filed:
Dec 5, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/633731
Inventors:
James Kennedy - Zelienople PA, US
Richard Palinkas - Northfield CT, US
Richard Palinkas - Northfield CT, US
International Classification:
C08G 18/00
US Classification:
528076000
Abstract:
A constant contact side bearing (CCSB) for insertion between a railroad car body and a wheeled truck supporting said car body is provided herein. It includes a housing and at least one resilient member. The resilient member is a polyurethane elastomer that may include polyether and/or polycaprolactone.