Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Apparatus and method for securing railcar doors
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Application No.: US15415081Application Date: 2017-01-25
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Publication No.: US10196839B2Publication Date: 2019-02-05
- Inventor: Robert J. Cencer
- Applicant: Trinity North American Freight Car, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US TX Dallas
- Assignee: Trinity North American Freight Car, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Trinity North American Freight Car, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Dallas
- Agency: Baker Botts, LLP
- Main IPC: E05B39/02
- IPC: E05B39/02 ; E05B83/02 ; E05B35/00 ; E05B67/38 ; B61D19/00

Abstract:
According to some embodiments, an apparatus for securing railcar doors comprises a staple affixed to a portion of a railcar. The staple defines a staple hole. The apparatus further comprises a hasp. The hasp comprises a hinge. The hasp further comprises a first portion pivotally coupled to the hinge. The first portion is affixed to the railcar. The hasp further comprises a second portion. The second portion comprises a first end and a second end. The first end of the second portion is pivotally coupled to the hinge. The second end is opposite the first end. The second portion of the hasp comprises a square key plug configured to be inserted into a square key hole of a railcar door. The second portion of the hasp defines a first hole through which a portion of the staple may pass when the hasp is in a closed position.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180209184A1 Apparatus and Method for Securing Railcar Doors Public/Granted day:2018-07-26
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