Portland, OR, United States of America

Elijah Allen Schutz

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Gunderson, Inc.. Active years: 2009-2012.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Elijah Allen Schutz. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/elijah-allen-schutz

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2009-2012

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Elijah Allen Schutz

Introduction

Elijah Allen Schutz is an accomplished inventor based in Portland, OR (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of railroad technology, holding a total of 2 patents. His innovative designs focus on improving the transport and storage of railroad components.

Latest Patents

One of Elijah's latest patents is for the "Transport and storage of wheelsets." This invention features a rack that defines receptacles for holding railroad car wheelsets arranged in an echelon pattern. The axles of the wheelsets are oriented obliquely with respect to the width of the rack. The construction of the rack is both strong and lightweight, with dimensions comparable to a 20-foot ISO intermodal cargo container. It is equipped with corner fittings that are compatible with conventional container-handling and container-carrying equipment.

Another notable patent is for "Container car side sills." This invention pertains to a railroad freight car that may include multiple units. The body of at least one unit features a container well designed for carrying intermodal freight containers. The body includes a pair of side sills that are generally of closed box beam configuration, complete with holes, reinforcing rings, and longitudinally extending reinforcing members in the top or bottom, or both, of the beams. The ends of these reinforcing members are tapered and attached to a portion of a side sill web, spaced apart from the extreme top or bottom members of the beam.

Career Highlights

Elijah Schutz is currently employed at Gunderson, Inc., a company known for its innovative solutions in the rail industry. His work has contributed to advancements in the design and functionality of railroad cars.

Collaborations

Elijah has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Eric Paul Mergen and Troy Gene Lavoie. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation.

Conclusion

Elijah Allen Schutz is a prominent inventor whose work in railroad technology has led to significant advancements in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to improving the efficiency and safety of railroad transport.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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