Patents by Inventor Robert L. Cross

Robert L. 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).

  • IMPLANTABLE VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240139497
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward implantable medical devices, systems, and methods for cardiac assistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Scott M. Bryson, Dustin C. Burkart, Zachary A. Crannell, Joshua D. Cross, Robert M. Depue, James L. Goepfrich, Paul D. Goodman, Brandon C. Hedberg, Jason D. Hemmer, Jeffrey Kennington, Elton R. Migliati, Bryan Reep, Edward E. Shaw, James D. Silverman, Richard D. Strones
  • TPMS sensor assembly and method therefore
    Patent number: 7441452
    Abstract: A device for removably attaching a TPMS sensor to a wheel is provided. The device has a structure having a first end section, a second end section and a base. The base separates the first end section from the second end section. A first connector is formed in the first end section and a second connector is formed in the second end section. The device may be selectively attached to a wheel. The device may selectively receive a sensor, the sensor being releasably connectable to the first connector and the second connector of the device. The device may be a cradle for connecting a sensor thereto. Also, a method of using a cradle in a first wheel for use with an automotive vehicle is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vinod Phalak, Robert E. Veres, Daniel P. Dougherty, Robert L. Cross
  • Magnetic speed pickup
    Patent number: 4056748
    Abstract: A magnetic pickup for sensing the speed of a rotor disc having a nosepiece affixed to the disc containing one or more magnets. The magnets are contained within blind openings passing inwardly from the back of the nosepiece and arranged to position the magnets within an embossed section extending axially from the outer surface thereof. A stationary sensing probe is mounted adjacent to the embossed section which is capable of generating a voltage signal as the magnets are passed in close proximity with the sensing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Cross, Jr., M. Raymond Hill, Fred Tucker