The invention relates to an interface pad comprising a stiffener supporting a resilient pad to cushion the panels in a grade crossing between and around the rails from impact with the underlying ties and to prevent the panels from moving. The pad may be flat or a cupped shape and may be of varying size to accommodate varying tie widths. The invention further comprises means to securely fasten such an interface pad to a railroad tie and minimize the possibility that the interface pad will be forcibly removed from the tie during installation of the rails or panels in the grade crossing.
Dr. Mattson graduated from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1982. He works in Minot, ND and specializes in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Dr. Mattson is affiliated with Trinity Hospital.
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Steven Mattson
Work:
Bikerowave - Head Mechanic (8) Self-Employed - Camera Assistant
Education:
Montana State University - Bozeman - Art, New York University - Film, University of Santa Monica - Counseling Psychology