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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8925872-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213485505-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 31, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
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A consist communication system is disclosed for use with a train consist. The system may have a sensor associated with a component of the consist and configured to generate a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the component. The system may further include a controller, a fluid conduit, at least a first cable disposed within the fluid conduit and configured to transmit the signal from the sensor to the controller, and a glad-hand coupling fixedly connected to an end of the fluid conduit.
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What is claimed is: 1. A communication system for a consist, comprising: a sensor associated with a component of the consist and configured to generate a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the component; a controller; a fluid conduit; at least a first cable disposed within the fluid conduit and configured to transmit the signal from the sensor to the controller; a glad-hand coupling fixedly connected to an end of the fluid conduit; and a substantially transl…
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- What does patent US8925872B2 cover?
- A consist communication system is disclosed for use with a train consist. The system may have a sensor associated with a component of the consist and configured to generate a signal indicative of a performance parameter of the component. The system may further include a controller, a fluid conduit, at least a first cable disposed within the fluid conduit and configured to transmit the signal fr…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Brown Dale A, Electro Motive Diesel Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B61G5/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 06 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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