Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Verification system and method for an end-of-train unit of a train and an improved end-of-train unit for a train
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Application No.: US14754417Application Date: 2015-06-29
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Publication No.: US09616876B2Publication Date: 2017-04-11
- Inventor: Theodore E. Allwardt
- Applicant: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
- Applicant Address: US PA Wilmerding
- Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
- Current Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Wilmerding
- Agency: The Webb Law Firm
- Main IPC: G05D1/00
- IPC: G05D1/00 ; B60T17/22

Abstract:
A verification system for an end-of-train unit for a train having a first pressure sensor for determining the air pressure in a brake pipe, the system including: at least one additional pressure sensor to monitor or sense the air pressure in the brake pipe; and a computer to: receive or determine pressure data from the first pressure sensor; receive or determine pressure data from the at least one additional pressure sensor; compare the pressure data received or determined from the first pressure sensor with the pressure data received or determined from the at least one additional pressure sensor; and implement or facilitate an action based at least partially upon the results of the comparison. An improved end-of-train unit is also disclosed.
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