Patents by Inventor Michael D. Rock
Michael D. Rock 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).
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Publication number: 20240138994Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial insert and a femoral component configured to articulate on the tibial insert. The tibial insert includes a lateral articular surface and medial articular surface that is asymmetrically shaped relative to the lateral articular surface. The medial articular surface is shaped to reduce anterior translation of a medial condyle of the femoral component, while the lateral articular surface is shaped to allow a lateral condyle of the femoral component to pivot, relative to the medial articular surface, along an arcuate articular path. Additionally, one or both condyles of the femoral component may include a femoral articular surface having a curved femoral surface section defined by a continuously decreasing radius of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Travis D. Bennett, Amitkumar M. Mane, Michael J. Rock, Thomas E. Wogoman, Stephen E. White
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Patent number: 11685448Abstract: A draw bar stowage apparatus includes an opening through the bed floor of the cargo box of a pickup truck for receiving the insertion end of a draw bar. The stowage apparatus may include an additional bracket beneath the bed floor, bed protection, a plug and adjustable tether for securing a stowed draw bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventor: Michael D. Rock
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Publication number: 20230136905Abstract: A draw bar stowage apparatus includes an opening through the bed floor of the cargo box of a pickup truck for receiving the insertion end of a draw bar. The stowage apparatus may include an additional bracket beneath the bed floor, bed protection, a plug and adjustable tether for securing a stowed draw bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventor: Michael D. Rock
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Patent number: 8462060Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Itron, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, Michael D. Rock
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Patent number: 8299975Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Itron, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
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Patent number: 8047584Abstract: A striker assembly includes a plate configured for attachment to a vehicle and a striker attached to the plate. The striker is configured for securing a latch assembly of the vehicle in a first position. The striker assembly also includes a first resilient member configured for contacting the latch assembly in the first position and a second resilient member configured for cooperating with the first resilient member to move the latch assembly to a second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Michael D. Rock
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Patent number: 7994994Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Itron, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
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Publication number: 20110163925Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: ITRON, INC.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
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Publication number: 20100257786Abstract: A striker assembly includes a plate configured for attachment to a vehicle and a striker attached to the plate. The striker is configured for securing a latch assembly of the vehicle in a first position. The striker assembly also includes a first resilient member configured for contacting the latch assembly in the first position and a second resilient member configured for cooperating with the first resilient member to move the latch assembly to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Michael D. Rock
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Publication number: 20100110617Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: ITRON, INC.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
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Patent number: 7671814Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Itron, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
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Patent number: 7196673Abstract: An embedded antenna for facilitating wireless transmission of utility meter data is disclosed, where in one embodiment an RF antenna is a part of the faceplate of the utility meter. In another embodiment the utility meter faceplate is a single-layer or a multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) with the RF antenna printed on any desired layer. Such faceplates may be labeled to be viewable from outside of the meter housing and/or have openings to accommodate visual access to an output display of the meter consumption information.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
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Publication number: 20030179149Abstract: A multi-purpose embedded antenna apparatus for facilitating the communication of RF data signals is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments of the subject technology are utilized in a wireless utility metering environment and corresponding nodal network of communications devices. Preferred embedded antenna embodiments incorporate an RF antenna into a structural member, such as a faceplate, of a utility meter. Additional functionality may also be offered through device labeling incorporated with such an antenna apparatus. Exemplary embedded antenna apparatuses in accordance with the present subject matter may comprise a body of dielectric material, a radio frequency (RF) antenna applied to the body of dielectric material in a predefined size and pattern, and a connective element to interface the antenna to a communications module within a utility meter or other electronic device. An antenna apparatus may offer additional structural stability for meter housings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: Schlumberger Electricity, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, Michael D. Rock