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).

  • Publication number: 20240138994
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Travis D. Bennett, Amitkumar M. Mane, Michael J. Rock, Thomas E. Wogoman, Stephen E. White
  • Patent number: 11685448
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Rock
  • Publication number: 20230136905
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: Michael D. Rock
  • Patent number: 8462060
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, Michael D. Rock
  • Patent number: 8299975
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
  • Patent number: 8047584
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Rock
  • Patent number: 7994994
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
  • Publication number: 20110163925
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: ITRON, INC.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
  • Publication number: 20100257786
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael D. Rock
  • Publication number: 20100110617
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: ITRON, INC.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
  • Patent number: 7671814
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
  • Patent number: 7196673
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, III, Michael D. Rock
  • Publication number: 20030179149
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Schlumberger Electricity, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry L. Savage, Kirby K. Nelson, Michael D. Rock