DENVER, Jan. 15, 2002
Lat-Lon, a provider of wireless monitoring and GPS tracking devices to the freight industry, announced today it had received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering the innovative aspects of its "RailTough" X-8 monitoring unit. The patent protects the salient features of the system design which give the X-8 superior connectivity and power availability over other cellular based self-powered systems on the market today.

"The superior coverage and performance that Lat-Lon's X-8 has provided our customers throughout North America over the last two years has proven that our X-8 offers the best solution for economical wireless tracking and monitoring on the market today. We are pleased that the advantages that the X-8 brings to the industry have received patent recognition, and will be vigilant about protecting our intellectual property", said Lat-Lon president Dave Baker.

Lat-Lon broke new ground in the tracking and monitoring industry by making the X-8 a completely self-contained, industrially hardened, solar powered unit. It's unique design allows the unit to be utilized indefinitely outdoors on industrial assets such as rail cars, intermodal containers, locomotives, and industrial machinery.

About Lat-Lon
Lat-Lon, LLC is based in Denver Colorado. It is a member of the Terminal Grain group of companies (established 1918) and is privately held. For further information contact John Felty at (303)-937-7406 or email john@lat-lon.com, or visit http://www.lat-lon.com.