This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Miller Felpax Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Joseph Montgomery and Rail-Yard Safety Innovation.
Introduction
Joseph Montgomery is an inventor associated with Winona, Minnesota, and Miller Felpax Corporation. His patent work addresses safety during train shoving movements, when a locomotive pushes railcars along a track.
Latest Patents
Montgomery is credited with one patent: “Early Warning System for Shove Track Protection.” The invention uses train-position detectors placed at the end of a track, alongside it, between the rails, or in a combination of these locations. The detectors localize the end of a train during shoving movements and send an alert when it is approaching a preconfigured prohibited zone.
Alerts can be delivered to an onboard device for the locomotive operator and handheld devices for railyard workers. These devices can provide audio, visual, or haptic warnings, helping alert both the operator and workers without relying on human-based track monitoring.
Career Highlights
Montgomery’s listed patent reflects a focus on practical rail-safety technology. By combining trackside detection with alerts for both locomotive operators and railyard workers, the system is designed to support safer shoving operations.
Collaborations
Montgomery’s listed coworker is Mukhtiar Ahmad. The available information identifies both men in connection with the work but does not specify their individual contributions.
Conclusion
Joseph Montgomery’s patent describes an early-warning approach to protecting railyard workers and equipment during train shoving movements.
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