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Fraser, MI, United States of America

The Cross Company

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USPTO Granted Patents = 24

Trademarks = 29

Forward Citations = 259

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33 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ronald E Compton (3 out of 3 patents)

Robert W DeBruyne (3 out of 3 patents)

Lawrence L Chynoweth (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Frank R Mottershead (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Horst L Roman (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Daniel F Dobat (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Michael D Smith (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Donald S Akhurst (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Robert W Smith (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Bruce A Brown (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Douglas R Myers (2 out of 3 patents)

12. David R Syrowik (1 out of 8 patents)

13. Adolf Baudermann (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Kenneth F Migda (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Joseph E Suminski (1 out of 1 patent)

24 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5252012 - Positive lock broach puller (1993-10-12),

2. 5182974 - Dual spindle vertical axis CNC piston turning and grooving machine (1993-02-02),

3. 5061129 - Clamping arrangement for a cutting tool (1991-10-29),

4. 4990840 - Method and system for controlling a machine tool such as a turning (1991-02-05),

5. 4867020 - Apparatus for finishing pistons and the like and method therefor (1989-09-19),

6. 4852437 - Method and apparatus for locating and clamping a workpiece, such as a (1989-08-01),

7. 4789280 - Tooling assembly for automatic tool changing (1988-12-06),

8. 4739684 - Apparatus for finishing pistons and the like and method therefor (1988-04-26),

9. 4692074 - Tool coupling arrangement for a tooling assembly (1987-09-08),

10. 4653360 - CNC turning machine (1987-03-31),

11. 4630944 - Gib for machine tool (1986-12-23),

12. 4573747 - Apparatus for aligning a machine tool saddle (1986-03-04),

13. 4573566 - Dual stroke transfer drive (1986-03-04),

14. 4551032 - Mechanism for pre-loading bearings (1985-11-05),

15. 4546834 - Mechanical quill having selective braking capability (1985-10-15),

Company Overview

The Cross Company, headquartered in Fraser, Michigan, specializes in advanced engineering solutions and manufacturing services. The organization focuses on developing innovative technologies across various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation. With a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, Cross Company integrates cutting-edge design and engineering practices to deliver high-quality products and services tailored to meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive landscape.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

24 Patents

#3 in Fraser, MI

#506 in Michigan

#13,900 in US

#26,701 in the World

Fraser, MI, United States of America

The Cross Company

Forward Citations = 259

33 inventors:

Ronald E Compton (3 out of 3 patents)

Robert W DeBruyne (3 out of 3 patents)

Lawrence L Chynoweth (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Frank R Mottershead (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Horst L Roman (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: The Cross Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cross-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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