James L Cross

US Patent:

20040073474, Apr 15, 2004

Filed:

Apr 18, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/836862

Inventors:

Denis Field - Wilmette IL, US
Pamela Packard - Greenwich CT, US
Daniel Balliel - Wilmette IL, US
Michael O'Hare - Plano TX, US
James Hannon - Lona Beach NY, US
James Cross - Collierville TN, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/010000

Abstract:

A method for creating a multi-level business alliance in non-exclusive geographical areas. The multi-level alliance includes a founding firm, and at least one foundation firm. The alliance also may include firms at other levels. Alliance members share resources, clients and revenue based on a predefined formula. This enables multiple firms to work together and provide a broader range of services to each other's clients while remaining independent of each other. Moreover, it enables smaller alliance members to have access to the resources of larger members and vice versa.

US Patent:

55112978, Apr 30, 1996

Filed:

May 31, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/250531

Inventors:

James L. Cross - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23P 1904

US Classification:

2924356

Abstract:

A horseshoe clip ring extractor and crimper apparatus and also a method for extracting and replacing a horseshoe clip on a lug using same are provided. The horseshoe clip extractor has a first handle and a second handle pivotally connected such that a plunger is forced against spreader fingers in the head of the tool and forces them apart while applying force to the lug so that the open end of the clip ring is forcibly separated and opened by clip prongs on the ends of the spreader fingers, thereby pushing and forcing the lug out the open end of the horseshoe clip. The horseshoe clip ring crimper for replacing a horseshoe clip has a first handle. The crimper also has a curved jaw with a flat surface at one end of the first handle and a second handle pivotally connected to the first handle. The crimper further has a corresponding curved jaw at one end of the second handle. In addition, the curved jaws form an opening receiving the horseshoe clip.