Michael A Cross

US Patent:

48089761, Feb 28, 1989

Filed:

Jun 27, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/211760

Inventors:

Walter J. Kiefer - Seattle WA
Michael R. Cross - Everett WA

Assignee:

Kiefers, Ltd. - Lynnwood WA

International Classification:

G08B 2100

US Classification:

340665

Abstract:

A torsion member (12) has opposing protruding end elements (4, 6) configured for transmitting torque therebetween. A first contact mechanism (20, 26) is mounted to a surface (10) of one end (4) of the torsion member (12). The first contact mechanism includes a movable contact (26') disposed between the end elements (4, 6) of the torsion member. A second contact mechanism (18, 28) is mounted to a surface (11) of the other end element (6) of the torsion member (12). The second contact mechanism includes a movable contact (28') disposed near the first contact (26'). The first contact (26') and second contact (28') move toward each other whenever torsion is applied to the torsion member (12). Means (30, 40) are provided for changing the distance between the first and second contacts (26', 28'), and for producing a signal whenever the first and second contacts touch.

US Patent:

20170311552, Nov 2, 2017

Filed:

Jul 19, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/654167

Inventors:

- Broomfield CO, US
Michael Cross - Broomfield CO, US

International Classification:

A01G 3/08
A01G 3/053

Abstract:

The present application provides a handheld plant trimming apparatus. The handheld plant trimming apparatus, in one aspect, includes a wand having a longitudinal axis. The wand includes a wand inlet tube defining a void and an elongate slot, an outlet port having a through bore parallel to the wand longitudinal axis and an outlet bore where the outlet bore is in fluid communication with the void, and a handle. A cutting element is contained in the wand inlet tube and coupled to a motor to provide rotative force to the cutting element. A drum is in fluid communication with the wand and a vacuum pulls plant parts that are cut by the cutting element from the wand to the drum.

US Patent:

20170188523, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Feb 4, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/115888

Inventors:

- Broomfield CO, US
Michael Cross - Broomfield CO, US

International Classification:

A01G 3/08
A01G 3/053

Abstract:

The present application provides a handheld plant trimming apparatus. The handheld plant trimming apparatus, in one aspect, includes a wand having a longitudinal axis. The wand includes a wand inlet tube defining a void and an elongate slot, an outlet port having a through bore parallel to the wand longitudinal axis and an outlet bore where the outlet bore is in fluid communication with the void, and a handle. A cutting element is contained in the wand inlet tube and coupled to a motor to provide rotative force to the cutting element. A drum is in fluid communication with the wand and a vacuum pulls plant parts that are cut by the cutting element from the wand to the drum.

US Patent:

20150027096, Jan 29, 2015

Filed:

Dec 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/365178

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Michael D. Cross - Arvada CO, US

Assignee:

Easy Trim, LLC - Denver CO

International Classification:

A01D 45/00

US Classification:

56 101, 56255

Abstract:

A plant trimming apparatus comprising a container having top and bottom end regions and a grate supported therein. A cutting blade and a fan blade are rotatably supported within the container. The fan blade is operative to create an air flow from the top end region to the bottom end region+vortex. The apparatus comprises a blade motor including a shaft, wherein the cutting blade and the fan blade are supported on the shaft. The cutting blade includes a plurality of forward or rear leaning blades that cooperate with the grate openings to cut parts off the plant. The blade has an outer ring extending between each of the plurality of blades. A lid assembly is attached to an upper rim portion of the container and supports an agitator motor that is connected to an agitator arm that is disposed within the container above the grate.

Address:

9668 Olathe St, Commerce City, CO 80022

VIN:

1FMFK20527LA08634

Make:

FORD

Model:

EXPEDITION EL

Year:

2007