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Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Portec Rail Products, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

% Expired Patents = 34.5



Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 269

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John W Mospan (14 out of 29 patents)

silverMedal W Thomas Urmson, Jr (11 out of 23 patents)

bronzeMedal Richard A Tatina (7 out of 15 patents)

4.  John M Downey (5 out of 12 patents)

5.  William Thomas Urmson, Jr (5 out of 14 patents)

6.  Frank T Lenco (5 out of 5 patents)

7.  Glen Appleby (3 out of 7 patents)

8.  Kostas Papazoglou (3 out of 3 patents)

9.  John S Cooper (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Kevin R Adkins (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Andrew J Morin (2 out of 16 patents)

12.  Patrick J Boario (2 out of 6 patents)

13.  Ward Powell (2 out of 5 patents)

14.  Richard Jarosinski (1 out of 2 patents)

15.  Matthew Jason Baker (1 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Top Of Rail Applicator
Rail Joint Bars
Railway Wheel Sensor
Tire Tie-Down System
Rail Lubricator
Bulk Transfer Device
Trackside Friction Management
Cushioned Banding Anchor
Gauge Plate Insulators
Load Securement System
Container Lock
Swing Up Banding Anchor

29 patents:

1. 8074772 - Top of rail applicator (2011-12-13),
2. D633850 - Wheel chock (2011-03-08),
3. 7798365 - Bulk transfer dispensing device and method (2010-09-21),
4. 7637704 - Railcar container lock providing automatic locking and unlocking (2009-12-29),
5. 7632052 - Vehicle tire tie-down system and method (2009-12-15),
6. 7490781 - Rail joint bars and rail joint assemblies (2009-02-17),
7. 7481400 - Railway wheel sensor (2009-01-27),
8. D576023 - Center supported bond joint (2008-09-02),
9. 7273131 - Top of rail applicator (2007-09-25),
10. 7261244 - Tie plate (2007-08-28),
11. 7258201 - Skirt for top of rail applicator (2007-08-21),
12. D547642 - Wrap-around joint bar sleeve insulator (2007-07-31),
13. 7182560 - Swing up banding anchor system and method (2007-02-27),
14. 7121777 - Container bridging stabilizer (2006-10-17),
15. 7096997 - Trackside friction management digital control system (2006-08-29),
Company Overview
Portec Rail Products, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in rail and transit solutions, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of rail operations. The company develops a range of products including track switches, rail fastening systems, and other components essential for railway infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Portec Rail leverages advanced engineering and technology to meet the evolving needs of the rail industry, primarily serving markets across North America.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

29 Patents

#79 in Pittsburgh, PA

#416 in Pennsylvania

#11,631 in US

#22,570 in the World

Pittsburgh, PA (US)
Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America

Portec Rail Products, Inc.

Forward Citations = 269

26 inventors:

goldMedal John W Mospan (14 out of 29 patents)

silverMedal W Thomas Urmson, Jr (11 out of 23 patents)

bronzeMedal Richard A Tatina (7 out of 15 patents)

4.  John M Downey (5 out of 12 patents)

5.  William Thomas Urmson, Jr (5 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Portec Rail Products, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/portec-rail-products

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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