Granted Patent
Utility
US 5,216,958 · App. 07/817,341
Brake arrangement for a railroad gondola car with tie rod running inside center sill
Inventor:
William E. Kurtz
Patented Case
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Granted: Jun 8, 1993
Filed: Jan 6, 1992
Inventor
William E. Kurtz
Assignee (at issue)
Johnstown America Corporation
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