Konstantin I Khenokh

US Patent:

20210053592, Feb 25, 2021

Filed:

Jan 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/965837

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Konstantin l. KHENOKH - Plano TX, US
Suman GACHHADAR - Frisco TX, US
Percy Hoshang ELAVIA - Plano TX, US
Matthew Gabriel WESTLAKE - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

B61D 3/20
B61D 3/08
B61F 1/08

Abstract:

According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.

US Patent:

20200346670, Nov 5, 2020

Filed:

Feb 10, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/786618

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Kyle R. Coston - Forney TX, US
Konstantin l. Khenokh - Plano TX, US
Percy H. Elavia - Plano TX, US

International Classification:

B61D 17/04
B61D 3/00

Abstract:

A gondola car is made of high strength and high abrasion resistance steel that provides a lightweight structure and that prolongs the useful life of the car. The high strength and high abrasion resistance steel enhances the strength of the gondola car without increasing its thickness. The contemplated railcar positions components (e.g., side posts and cross-bearers) of the railcar away from areas of the railcar that experience high stresses during transport. In this manner, these components can be welded to form the railcar, and the welds will experience less stress during transport resulting in less weld breaks. Additionally, the number of components (e.g., side posts and cross-bearers) may be reduced, which reduces the weight of the railcar.

US Patent:

20180001915, Jan 4, 2018

Filed:

Jun 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/639143

Inventors:

- Dallas TX, US
Rajesh K. Gupta - Trophy Club TX, US
Konstantin I. Khenokh - Plano TX, US
Ross E. Hill - Irving TX, US

International Classification:

B61F 5/26
C21D 9/04
E01B 31/18
C21D 9/50
C21D 10/00
B23K 101/26

Abstract:

According to some embodiments, a method of improving weld fatigue performance in a railcar weld comprises identifying a railcar weld subject to dynamic loads; determining the railcar weld is prone to fatigue; applying an impact treatment to the railcar weld using transducer coupled to one or more pins, wherein the one or more pins are configured to contact the railcar weld without interference from other portions of the railcar. According to some embodiments, an impact treatment device for a railcar comprises a transducer coupled to one or more pins for imparting an impact to a railcar weld. The transducer and the one or more pins are configured to put the one or more pins in contact with the railcar weld without interference from other portions of the railcar. The transducer comprises one of an ultrasonic transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, or a pneumatic transducer.