JOSEPH JOHN MCQUISTON
Engineers in Erie, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE062458
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Erie, PA 16511
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Locomotive Propulsion System Module For Refurbishment Of Used Locomotives
US Patent:
2008022, Sep 18, 2008
Filed:
May 28, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/127910
Inventors:
John B. Bendig - Waterford PA, US
Alexander G. Grigorian - Erie PA, US
Joseph J. McQuiston - Erie PA, US
Alexander G. Grigorian - Erie PA, US
Joseph J. McQuiston - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
B61C 17/00
US Classification:
105133
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a propulsion skid module useful for refurbishing locomotives. In one embodiment, the propulsion skid module includes a skid base serving as a support for an engine; said skid base comprising at least two support members and extending substantially the length of the module and at least one panel spanning said two support members; with the module further comprising an engine; a blower for delivery of air under pressure, a control device compartment, an auxiliary cab comprising power connectors, and an air compressor secured onto said skid base; and an air plenum defined in said base. Also disclosed herein are methods for refurbishing a locomotive.
Locomotive Propulsion System Module For Refurbishment Of Used Locomotives
US Patent:
2005027, Dec 22, 2005
Filed:
Apr 28, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/117167
Inventors:
John Bendig - Waterford PA, US
Alexander Grigorian - Erie PA, US
Joseph McQuiston - Erie PA, US
Alexander Grigorian - Erie PA, US
Joseph McQuiston - Erie PA, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
B60T013/74
US Classification:
105026050
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a propulsion skid module useful for refurbishing locomotives. In one embodiment, the propulsion skid module includes a skid base serving as a support for an engine; said skid base comprising at least two support members extending substantially the length of the module and at least one panel spanning said two support members; with the module further comprising an engine; a blower for delivery of air under pressure, a control device compartment, an auxiliary cab comprising power connectors, and an air compressor secured onto said skid base; and an air plenum defined in said base. Also disclosed herein are methods for refurbishing a locomotive.