System and method for directing smoke in a model train system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8905809
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13273688

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A system and method is provided for directing smoke in a model train. In one embodiment of the present invention, the model train includes a smoke chamber physically connected to a smoke unit. The smoke unit functions to produce smoke, which is then provided to at least one smoke chamber. Each smoke chamber includes at least one exhaust opening and a valve for selectively moving smoke out of the exhaust opening(s). For example, the smoke chamber may include an intake opening, at least two exhaust openings, a piston core and a piston driven by a drive rod. By moving the drive rod, the piston can be moved through the piston core, resulting in the movement of smoke out of the exhaust openings. By positioning the exhaust openings near the wheels of the model train, the smoke system can be used to simulate steam escaping from valves or cylinders.

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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
Mosher, Richard James Memphis, US 2 5
Rohde, James M Walled Lake, US 5 86

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