Patents by Inventor Michael Cronin

Michael Cronin 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: 20070101709
    Abstract: Apparatus, system, and method for controlling a desired torque output on a hydromechanical transmission. Controlling torque output of a hydromechanical transmission provides improved operator feel and control. A control module determines a desired torque output and determines a pressure necessary to influence the displacement of the variable displacement pump to output the desired torque output. A pressure-controlling valve applies that amount of pressure to an actuator, which moves in response thereto, to change the displacement of the variable displacement pump. When the motor speed changes, the control module adjusts the pressure applied to the actuator to provide the desired torque output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Cronin
  • Publication number: 20070066988
    Abstract: A trocar obturator includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The trocar obturator also includes a tip positioned at the distal end of the shaft, the tip including a distally extending blade structure adapted to reduce penetration forces required during insertion of the trocar obturator. The blade structure includes a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Keshava Datta, Thomas Gilker, Michael Cronin
  • Publication number: 20060276291
    Abstract: A hydromechanical transmission having an input member, a hydrostatic transmission, and a mechanical transmission. The mechanical transmission includes first and second synchronizing assemblies for synchronizing at least one of a first or second output member with a combined output speed from the input member and the hydrostatic transmission. First and second clutch assemblies alternately engage to transfer power from the synchronized output member to a final drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Fabry, Michael Cronin
  • Publication number: 20060276290
    Abstract: A hydromechanical transmission having an input member, a hydrostatic transmission, and a mechanical transmission. The mechanical transmission includes first and second synchronizing assemblies for synchronizing at least one of a first or second output member with a combined output speed from the input member and the hydrostatic transmission. First and second clutch assemblies alternately engage to transfer power from the synchronized output member to a final drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Fabry, Michael Cronin
  • Patent number: 7092702
    Abstract: A mobile communication system for general data transmission and a mobile phone employable in the mobile communication system. In one embodiment, the mobile phone includes a receiver and a transmitter for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals, a digital memory for storing digital data and a digital processor for processing the digital data. The digital memory stores downloaded data with executable software that is downloaded from an external data source. The downloaded data may include menu descriptions, sounds and animations for the mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cronin, Niels Drejer, Michael John Lawrie, Pierluigi Pugliese, Juergen Rauch
  • Publication number: 20060020383
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling power provided by a drive train system of a work machine, which includes an engine that provides engine power to a generator that, in turn, provides generator power to a motor. The motor provides ground power to a travel mechanism that enables the work machine to travel across a terrain surface. In one embodiment, the method includes adjusting operation of the motor based on a determined ground speed of the work machine. Based on the adjusted motor operations, the operation of the generator is adjusted. Also, the operation of the engine is adjusted such that the engine produces an amount of engine power that meets a load demand corresponding to the adjusted operation of the generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Betz, Stephen Garnett, Chih Liang, Michael Cronin
  • Publication number: 20050151431
    Abstract: A cooling system for an electric motor includes a cooling duct formed between a cooling jacket and a separate component surface. The separate component surface may define at least a portion of a wall of the cooling duct. The cooling duct may be configured to direct a cooling liquid along at least a portion of the separate component surface and draw heat from the electric motor. An inlet port may be in fluid communication with the cooling duct. The inlet port may be configured to receive the cooling liquid and to introduce the cooling liquid to the cooling duct. An outlet port may be in fluid communication with the cooling duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Cronin, Trevor Iund
  • Publication number: 20050103555
    Abstract: In the operation of work machines it has been a problem to control the work machine's velocity aspects such as velocity, acceleration, deceleration and jerk because of the plurality of operator interfaces required for such control. The present invention provides an operator interface system for a work machine in which a first pedal is displaceable from a neutral position, and a sensor is operatively coupled with the first pedal and is operable to output a displacement signal corresponding to a location of the first pedal. An electronic controller receives the displacement signal and provides a predetermined control to a velocity aspect of the work machine in response to the displacement signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Howard Cannon, Michael Cronin, Michael Hopkins, Igor Strashny
  • Publication number: 20020137502
    Abstract: A mobile communication system for general data transmission and a mobile phone employable in the mobile communication system. In one embodiment, the mobile phone includes a receiver and a transmitter for receiving and transmitting radio frequency signals, a digital memory for storing digital data and a digital processor for processing the digital data. The digital memory stores downloaded data with executable software that is downloaded from an external data source. The downloaded data may include menu descriptions, sounds and animations for the mobile phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: Agere Systems Guardian Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Cronin, Niels Drejer, Michael John Lawrie, Pierluigi Pugliese, Juergen Rauch
  • Patent number: 5478807
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of relaxin or another compound capable of specific binding of a relaxin receptor in the heart in the cardiovascular therapy, and specifically in the treatment of acute and chronic heart failure or of a condition characterized by pathologically low heart rate. The invention further concerns the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases using relaxin or other compounds capable of selectively binding a relaxin receptor in the brain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cronin, Phyllis L. Osheroff, G. Roger Thomas, David G. Ward
  • Patent number: 5166191
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of relaxin in the cardiovascular therapy, and specifically in the treatment of acute and chronic heart failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Cronin, Phyllis L. Osheroff, David G. Ward