Patents by Inventor Robert Cross

Robert 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: 20250140906
    Abstract: An anolyte includes a deformable halide-based ionic conductor having one of the following formulas: CsLi2Cl3, wherein the CsLi2Cl3 has an orthorhombic crystal structure, NaLi3I4, NaLi3Br4, NaLi3Cl4, and KLi2F3. A solid state battery includes an anode, a cathode, and a solid electrolyte, wherein the solid state battery comprises the aforementioned anolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valentina LACIVITA, Yan WANG, Yongwoo SHIN, Samuel Robert CROSS
  • Publication number: 20250119682
    Abstract: Loudspeaker enclosures that support improved acoustic radiation efficiency at low audible frequencies without compromising acoustic radiation efficiency at mid and high audible frequencies. Embodiments include enclosures having a primary chamber and a secondary chamber acoustically coupled to the primary chamber via a passive radiator. The geometrical characteristics of the secondary chamber and the corresponding air plenum are tailored for enhanced efficiency at low frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Jay Krusac, Erich Zachariah Mellits
  • Patent number: 12231842
    Abstract: Loudspeaker enclosures that support improved acoustic radiation efficiency at low audible frequencies without compromising acoustic radiation efficiency at mid and high audible frequencies. Embodiments include enclosures having a primary chamber and a secondary chamber acoustically coupled to the primary chamber via a passive radiator. The geometrical characteristics of the secondary chamber and the corresponding air plenum are tailored for enhanced efficiency at low frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Jay Krusac, Erich Zachariah Mellits
  • Publication number: 20240324822
    Abstract: A tool generally includes a food holding region and a handle region. The food holding section generally includes two opposing and pivotally engaged pairs of holding sections. Each pair of holding sections forms a side of the food cage, so that when the tool is in the closed position and food of appropriate dimension is inserted therein, the cage holds the food about its outer surfaces. The holding section includes a distal end that is blunted or rounded, formed by the bent shape of the holding arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventor: Robert CROSS
  • Patent number: 12004691
    Abstract: A tool generally includes a food holding region and a handle region. The food holding section generally includes two opposing and pivotally engaged pairs of holding arms. Each pair of holding arms forms a side of the food cage, so that when the tool is in the closed position and food of appropriate dimension is inserted therein, the cage holds the food about its outer surfaces. The holding section includes a center-facing end toward the pivot structure and/or portion, and a distal end that is blunted or rounded, formed by the bent shape of the holding arms. The handle section includes handle section legs extending from the pivot structure and/or portion each to a distal end configured and dimensioned for holding and manipulating the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Robert Cross
  • Patent number: 11881583
    Abstract: A positive electrode active material includes a doped lithium nickel phosphate having an olivine structure comprising distorted NiO6 octahedra. The dopant is an anion; or a combination of at least two transition metals having different ionic radii; or an anion and a metal cation. The positive electrode active material can be used in a positive electrode for an electrochemical cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valentina Lacivita, Yongwoo Shin, Samuel Robert Cross
  • Publication number: 20230232150
    Abstract: Loudspeaker enclosures are disclosed that support improved acoustic radiation efficiency at low audible frequencies without compromising acoustic radiation efficiency at mid and high audible frequencies. Embodiments include enclosures having a primary chamber and a secondary chamber acoustically coupled to the primary chamber via a passive radiator. The geometrical characteristics of the secondary chamber and the corresponding air plenum are tailored for enhanced efficiency at low frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Jay Krusac, Erich Zachariah Mellits
  • Publication number: 20230187634
    Abstract: A positive electrode active material includes a doped lithium nickel phosphate having an olivine structure comprising distorted NiO6 octahedra. The dopant is an anion; or a combination of at least two transition metals having different ionic radii; or an anion and a metal cation. The positive electrode active material can be used in a positive electrode for an electrochemical cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Valentina Lacivita, Yongwoo Shin, Samuel Robert Cross
  • Publication number: 20230102903
    Abstract: An electrode for a secondary battery includes a current collector; and an active material structure on the current collector, the activate material structure including: at least one first high-density layer, and at least one second high-density layer, the at least one second high-density layer being further away from the current collector as compared to the at least one first high-density layer; and a low-density layer between the at least one first high-density layer and the at least one second high-density layer, wherein a thickness of the at least one second high-density layer is greater than a thickness of the at least one first high-density layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jinsuck Heo, Samuel Robert Cross, Kyounghwan Kim, Joungwon Park, Jeongkuk Shon, Huisu Jeong
  • Publication number: 20220363202
    Abstract: A loudspeaker assembly for a vehicle includes a loudspeaker having a first side facing a vehicle interior and an opposed second side, wherein the loudspeaker is configured to generate an acoustical signal having a rear wave directed into the vehicle interior and a front wave directed away from the vehicle interior toward a vehicle exterior. A motor assembly is on the first side of the loudspeaker, and a diaphragm is at the second side of the loudspeaker for generating the rear wave and the front wave. The loudspeaker assembly includes a bracket into which the loudspeaker is mounted, the bracket including a basket for receiving and supporting the motor assembly, and a coupler disposed on the second side of the loudspeaker and extending toward the vehicle exterior, wherein the coupler is arranged to transmit the front wave to the vehicle exterior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick GROLEAU, Alan Robert CROSS
  • Publication number: 20220029366
    Abstract: A pluggable module is configured for providing a second connector type to a display device that lacks the second connector type via an available pluggable computing module slot. The pluggable module comprises: (1) a housing dimensioned to correspond to pluggable computing module slot; (2) a first connector of a first connector type configured to engage with a corresponding connector disposed in the computing module plug-in slot; and (3) a second connector of the second connector type such that the second connector is configured to enable a user to plug a cable that corresponds to the second connector type into the second connector to facilitate a direct connection between the pluggable module and a connected computing device via the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Promethean Limited
    Inventors: Robert Cross, Paul Wareing, John Brannan
  • Patent number: 10405090
    Abstract: A water resistant speaker having a water-impermeable spider and an acoustic chamber in air flow communication with the underside of the spider via vents in a spider support and in a bottom panel of a basket of the speaker. The acoustic chamber is attached and sealed to the bottom of the basket. At least one hydrophobic vent is supported in the wall of the acoustic chamber or in the basket behind the spider to limit air pressure in the acoustic chamber. The acoustic chamber may have a passive radiator. The combination of a water impermeable spider and diaphragm, adjacently attached and sealed to the former, assist in preventing water from reaching the magnet assembly and voice coil. A vent in the pole piece, leading to the acoustic chamber, reduces drag on motion of the former, dust cap, and diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Chad A. Kautz, Brad Michael Diedrich
  • Patent number: 10368159
    Abstract: A water resistant speaker having a water-impermeable spider and an acoustic chamber in air flow communication with the underside of the spider via vents in a spider support and vents in a bottom panel of a basket of the speaker. The acoustic chamber is attached and sealed to the bottom of the basket and is watertight. The acoustic chamber may have a passive radiator. The combination of a water impermeable spider and a water impermeable diaphragm, adjacently attached and sealed to the former, assist in preventing water from reaching the magnet assembly and voice coil. A water impermeable dust cap is attached and sealed to the diaphragm to prevent water from entering around the former. A vent in the pole piece, leading to the acoustic chamber, reduces drag on motion of the former, dust cap, and diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Chad A. Kautz, Brad Michael Diedrich
  • Publication number: 20180206030
    Abstract: A water resistant speaker having a water-impermeable spider and an acoustic chamber in air flow communication with the underside of the spider via vents in a spider support and in a bottom panel of a basket of the speaker. The acoustic chamber is attached and sealed to the bottom of the basket. At least one hydrophobic vent is supported in the wall of the acoustic chamber or in the basket behind the spider to limit air pressure in the acoustic chamber. The acoustic chamber may have a passive radiator. The combination of a water impermeable spider and diaphragm, adjacently attached and sealed to the former, assist in preventing water from reaching the magnet assembly and voice coil. A vent in the pole piece, leading to the acoustic chamber, reduces drag on motion of the former, dust cap, and diaphragm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Chad .A. Kautz, Brad Michael Diedrich
  • Publication number: 20180184198
    Abstract: A water resistant speaker having a water-impermeable spider and an acoustic chamber in air flow communication with the underside of the spider via vents in a spider support and vents in a bottom panel of a basket of the speaker. The acoustic chamber is attached and sealed to the bottom of the basket and is watertight. The acoustic chamber may have a passive radiator. The combination of a water impermeable spider and a water impermeable diaphragm, adjacently attached and sealed to the former, assist in preventing water from reaching the magnet assembly and voice coil. A water impermeable dust cap is attached and sealed to the diaphragm to prevent water from entering around the former. A vent in the pole piece, leading to the acoustic chamber, reduces drag on motion of the former, dust cap, and diaphragm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Alan Robert Cross, Chad A. Kautz, Brad Michael Diedrich
  • Publication number: 20160332860
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing device that includes: a facial image, where the facial image includes an open mouth; a caldron below the facial image and the open mouth; a fluid opening in the open mouth, where the fluid opening directs fluid in a downward direction; and at least one motion sensor on the facial image, where the at least one motion sensor initiates a flow of fluid from the fluid opening upon detection of motion. Preferably, the facial image is a witch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Cross
  • Publication number: 20150031765
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound with the core structure of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters, solvates, or prodrugs thereof, for use in the treatment of cognitive impairment in a mammal. The compound is preferably isosteviol or steviol, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters, solvates, or prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Maurice Robert CROSS, Mikael S. THOMSEN, Jenny HAGGLOF
  • Patent number: 8452042
    Abstract: An improved shallow speaker is disclosed having a molded diaphragm with an outer, depending, annular cylindrical subcone that connects to a channel formed in the outer perimeter of the spider. Embodiments for round and cornered (polygonal, etc.) speakers are provided. The top plate has a raised outer annular portion for receiving an annular spider flange with or without screw holes for clamping the inner spider flange with a spider ring. In the cornered speaker embodiments, flanges extend from the cylindrical portions to the cornered portions including from a diaphragm inner glue flange over the depressed central portion and from the annular cylindrical subcone both outwardly and inwardly to top diaphragm portions. Routing of the tinsel may be through one or more openings in the annular cylindrical subcone and along the diaphragm inner surfaces, with channels in or on those surfaces for securely routing the tinsel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Mitek Corporation
    Inventors: Brad Michael Diedrich, Chad Aarron Kautz, Alan Robert Cross
  • Patent number: 7837824
    Abstract: The present invention relates to photoradiation and/or moisture curing silicone compositions and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the methods of the present invention permit controlled growth of a polymer, and allow for incorporation of pendant functional groups along the length of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Bahram Issari, Lester D. Bennington, Robert Cross, John Kerr, Thomas Fay-Oy Lim, Hsien-Kun Chu, Mathias E. Liistro, Jr., Douglas N. Horner
  • Publication number: 20100141662
    Abstract: A communication system comprises a sending device, a receiving device and a network which connects the sending device to the receiving device. The sending device comprises at least one user operable input for entering a sequence of textual characters. as a message and transmission means for sending the message across the network. The receiving device comprises a memory which stores a plurality of head images, each one being associated with a different sending device and comprising an image of a head viewed from the front, receiver means for receiving the message comprising the sequence of textual characters, text to speech converting means for converting the text characters of the message into an audio message corresponding to the sequence of text characters and animating means for generating an animated partial 3D image of a head from the head image stored in the memory which is associated with the sender of the message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: AmegoWorld, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Storey, Robert Cross