Adjustable transformer for a model vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8901770
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13037269

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A system and method is provided for powering and/or controlling a plurality of model devices, including at least one model vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes an adjustable transformer in communication with at least a model train. The adjustable transformer is configured to convert an AC voltage into first and second AC output voltages based, respectively, on positions of first and second input devices. The adjustable transformer includes a processor configured to receive input signals from the input devices, and to generate corresponding control signals, which are used by drive circuits to convert an AC voltage into first and second outputs. The processor is further configured to display data concerning the first output on a display, and to replace the data concerning the first output with data concerning the second output if a signal is received from a sensor, indicating that the user has interacted with the second input device.

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LIONEL L L C26750 23 MILE ROAD CHESTERFIELD MI 48051

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Young, Neil Woodside, US 52 488
Zahornacky, Jon F Santa Clara, US 9 263

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