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London, United Kingdom

British Railways Board


USPTO Granted Patents = 24

Forward Citations = 298

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32 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michael S Birkin (3 out of 3 patents)

silverMedal Maurice G Pollard (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal John M Waters (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Malcolm S Sutton (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  James L Sudworth (2 out of 5 patents)

6.  Alec R Tilley (2 out of 6 patents)

7.  William H Hodgson (1 out of 3 patents)

8.  Colin G Stanworth (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  David J Thompson (1 out of 1 patent)

10.  Alan H Cribbens (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  David C Marriott (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Paul W Wiseman (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  James A Enever (1 out of 1 patent)

14.  Anthony G Shore (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  David A Churchill (1 out of 1 patent)


24 patents:

1. 5598782 - Methods of railway track maintenance (1997-02-04),
2. 5242136 - Railway signalling systems (1993-09-07),
3. 5055835 - Track to train communication systems (1991-10-08),
4. 5011077 - Railways (1991-04-30),
5. 4932614 - Train communication system (1990-06-12),
6. 4858859 - Control systems for controlling the passage of vehicles (1989-08-22),
7. 4583464 - Suspension arrangements for four-wheeled railway vehicles (1986-04-22),
8. 4538781 - Control system for controlling the passage of vehicles (1985-09-03),
9. 4442709 - Measuring vehicles for roadways (1984-04-17),
10. 4386570 - Maintenance of railway track (1983-06-07),
11. 4353309 - Motorized railway vehicle truck (1982-10-12),
12. 4332201 - Steering railway vehicle trucks (1982-06-01),
13. 4262845 - Concrete slab structure for railway track (1981-04-21),
14. 4247768 - Vehicle velocity related measuring systems (1981-01-27),
15. 4216816 - Aluminothermic welding of austenitic manganese steel (1980-08-12),
Company Overview
The British Railways Board was responsible for overseeing the operations and development of rail transport in Great Britain. It specialized in the management and modernization of railway infrastructure, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and safety of rail services. The organization played a pivotal role in the integration of technology within the rail sector, promoting advancements in transportation systems and services. Its influence extended across various regions in the UK, contributing to the evolution of public transport and the railway industry as a whole.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

24 Patents

#154 in London

#738 in United Kingdom

#26,660 in the World

London, GB
London, United Kingdom

British Railways Board

Forward Citations = 298

32 inventors:

goldMedal Michael S Birkin (3 out of 3 patents)

silverMedal Maurice G Pollard (3 out of 3 patents)

bronzeMedal John M Waters (3 out of 3 patents)

4.  Malcolm S Sutton (2 out of 2 patents)

5.  James L Sudworth (2 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: British Railways Board. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/british-railways-board

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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