Recent Lionel Patents
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PAT. NO. : 6,676,473
Issue Date: January 13, 2004
Title: Smart smoke unit
Synopsis: Smoke volume proportional to engine load.
PAT. NO. : 6,441,570
Issue Date: August 27, 2002
Title: Controller for a model toy train
Synopsis: Train Master II.
PAT. NO. : 6,014,934
Issue Date: January 18, 2000
Title: Modular model train circuit board arrangement
Synopsis: Mother board with sockets accepts control and sound boards. (Eliminates spider web of wires.)
PAT. NO. : 5,931,099
Issue Date: August 3, 1999
Title: Model train set with storage means and variable track arrangement
Synopsis: Brio style Lionel wooden pu***rain with expandable track board.
PAT. NO. : 5,826,736
Issue Date: October 27, 1998
Title: Coupler arm assembly with distinct uncoupling devices
Synopsis: Combines Coil Coupler with Magnetic Coupler.
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