Patents by Inventor James M. Cross

James M. Cross has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240164476
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure includes a first midsole portion, a second midsole portion, and a sheet. The first midsole portion includes a first sidewall. The second midsole portion includes a second sidewall. The sheet is disposed between the first midsole portion and the second midsole portion and extends from the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The sheet extends at least partially over the second sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoon Jeong Choi, Tory M. Cross, Christian Alexander Steinbeck, James Zormeir
  • Publication number: 20240139497
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward implantable medical devices, systems, and methods for cardiac assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Scott M. Bryson, Dustin C. Burkart, Zachary A. Crannell, Joshua D. Cross, Robert M. Depue, James L. Goepfrich, Paul D. Goodman, Brandon C. Hedberg, Jason D. Hemmer, Jeffrey Kennington, Elton R. Migliati, Bryan Reep, Edward E. Shaw, James D. Silverman, Richard D. Strones
  • Patent number: 11937664
    Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure includes a first midsole portion, a second midsole portion, and a sheet. The first midsole portion includes a first sidewall. The second midsole portion includes a second sidewall. The sheet is disposed between the first midsole portion and the second midsole portion and extends from the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The sheet extends at least partially over the second sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoon Jeong Choi, Tory M. Cross, Christian Alexander Steinbeck, James Zormeir
  • Patent number: 5979201
    Abstract: A die assembly having die structures that are cooperable to define a die cavity into which a metallic tubular blank can be disposed. A first die structure is moveable to seal the die cavity, and after the die cavity is sealed, the first and second die structures are moveable to reduce the cross-sectional area of the die cavity and thereby deform the metallic tubular blank within the die cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Cosma International Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Horton, Andreas G. Janssen, James M. Cross
  • Patent number: 4264755
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to novel hydroxy-functional vinyl copolymers. The copolymers diclosed herein are produced by polymerizing styrene in the presence of a mono- or diallyl ether of a saturated aliphatic polyol having a hydroxyl functionality of 3 or 4. The resultant copolymer is characterized as having an OH number of between about 45 and about 100 and a number average molecular weight between about 7000 and about 20,000. The resultant copolymerizate is further characterized as forming a substantially clear, colorless solution with conventional liquid polyether polyols used and known in the polyurethane art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Mobay Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: James M. Cross
  • Patent number: 4078756
    Abstract: A telescopic pole having a clamp at its base end so that it may be attached to any supporting object and including a universal adjustable joint at the junction of the pole base and the clamp so that the pole may be inclined at any desired angle, and the upper end of the pole being fitted with a hollow plastic sphere perforated with a series of small diametrically arranged openings for various objects that may be inserted therethrough in order to be supported from the pole combination structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1978
    Inventor: James M. Cross
  • Patent number: 3990573
    Abstract: An executive travel kit comprising a brief case-suit case that houses in one of its cover halves a golf putting game. A detachable brief case is carried in the other half and permits the remainder of this other half to serve as a carrier for clothing items. A built-in case carries cosmetics and toiletries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Inventor: James M. Cross