Patents by Inventor John T. Cox

John T. Cox 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).

  • Assembly with slip joint for fastening vehicle component and method of assembly
    Patent number: 9610902
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a first vehicle component manages loading of the first vehicle component under applied forces by enabling a slip joint connection between the first vehicle component and a supportive mounting bracket. More specifically, the assembly includes a mounting bracket that has a slot. A plate is fit within the slot. A stud extends from the plate. The stud is configured to extend through an opening in the first vehicle component when the first vehicle component is mounted to the mounting bracket to capture the mounting bracket between the plate and the first vehicle component at the stud. The mounting bracket and the plate are cooperatively configured as a slip joint. A method of assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Edward A. Rapa, Jr., Cynthia M. Leahy, John T. Cox, Moonis F. Khan
  • ASSEMBLY WITH SLIP JOINT FOR FASTENING VEHICLE COMPONENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20150266429
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a first vehicle component manages loading of the first vehicle component under applied forces by enabling a slip joint connection between the first vehicle component and a supportive mounting bracket. More specifically, the assembly includes a mounting bracket that has a slot. A plate is fit within the slot. A stud extends from the plate. The stud is configured to extend through an opening in the first vehicle component when the first vehicle component is mounted to the mounting bracket to capture the mounting bracket between the plate and the first vehicle component at the stud. The mounting bracket and the plate are cooperatively configured as a slip joint. A method of assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Edward A. Rapa, JR., Cynthia M. Leahy, John T. Cox, Moonis F. Khan
  • Apparatus and method for detecting an error in the placement of a lead frame on a surface of a die mold
    Patent number: 5864776
    Abstract: A position detection system is provided which, without physical contact, by the use of detected infrared energy emissions determines whether there is correct placement of one or more small objects, e.g., lead frames, on the lower half of a two-part die mold in a semiconductor component manufacturing process. This takes place prior to injection of an initially molten material that solidifies and encapsulates the small objects upon curing and cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric America, Inc.
    Inventors: Waite R. Warren, Jr., John T. Cox, Louis W. Nicholls
  • Method of manufacture of photodiode
    Patent number: 4302531
    Abstract: A process is described in which planar photodiodes are formed by diffusing lead into p-type Pb.sub.0.8 Sn.sub.0.2 Te single crystal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: John T. Cox, Michael B. Garber, Marilyn A. Jasper, Randolph E. Longshore
  • Retina for pyroelectric vidicon
    Patent number: 4246510
    Abstract: A retina is provided for a pyroelectric vidicon which is rugged, long liv and has increased resistance to contamination by normal environments encountered during testing and subsequent installation in the vidicon tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Wellman L. Clark, John T. Cox, Gerald Klauber, Ferdinand C. Petito, John B. Ramsey, Jr., John E. Waylonis
  • Photodiode and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4170781
    Abstract: A process is described in which planar photodiodes are formed by diffusing lead into p-type Pb.sub.0.8 Sn.sub.0.2 Te single crystal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: John T. Cox, Michael B. Garber, Marilyn A. Jasper, Randolph E. Longshore
  • Method of manufacture and retina for pyroelectric vidicon
    Patent number: 4104771
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a retina and mounting it in a pyroelectric vidicon s provided wherein the pyroelectric material is polished, etched and coated with metal on one broad side and with a dielectric layer on the opposite (electron beam) side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Wellman L. Clark, John T. Cox, Gerald Klauber, Ferdinand C. Petito, John B. Ramsey, Jr., John E. Waylonis
  • Lead-tin-telluride photodetector array
    Patent number: 4048535
    Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing lead-tin-telluride photodiode arrays which is simple and yet provides excellent yields of high performance devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: John T. Cox, Michael B. Garber, Marilyn A. Jasper, Paul LoVecchio
  • Piscine surface plate
    Patent number: D490911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Big Pond Designs LLC
    Inventor: John T. Cox