Patents Assigned to FUTURE MOTION, INC.
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Patent number: 11590409Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue, Daniel Blachinsky
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Patent number: 11584236Abstract: A control system for a tiltable vehicle may include a motor controller configured to respond to backward or reverse operation of the vehicle by hindering a responsiveness of the control system (e.g., proportionally) and/or eventually disengaging a drive motor of the vehicle. Accordingly, a user may intuitively and safely dismount the vehicle by selectively commanding reverse operation. In some examples, the backward direction may be user-defined.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Daniel J. Wood
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Patent number: 11541299Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Patent number: 11484776Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a suspension system configured to dampen up and down motion of a board relative to the axle of a central wheel assembly when the vehicle encounters obstacles and bumps on a riding surface. Illustrative suspension systems include a shock absorber, a rocker, a pushrod, bell cranks, and/or a swingarm that couple the axle to the board. The suspension system may be disposed completely below a foot deck of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Maximilian Fredrick Ballenger Sluiter
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Patent number: 11484775Abstract: An electric weight sensing skateboard using one or more strain gauge systems to detect rider-induced strain on one or both trucks, an inertial sensor to detect accelerations and balance position, and wheel speed sensors. Throttle is controlled by rider position, for example, lean forward to increase speed, lean back to slow down. Several drive methods include a driver position detection velocity setpoint control, torque setpoint control, and direct velocity/torque control. A throttle remote is note required. Rider weight activates the motors.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventor: Daniel James Wood
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Patent number: 11479311Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a lateral self-stabilization system and may further include a fore-aft self-stabilization system. The lateral self-stabilization system may include a controller configured to cause an actuator to laterally tilt a frame of the vehicle based on sensed information relating to an orientation of the vehicle, or portion thereof, about a roll axis. The frame of the vehicle may include any suitable structure configured to be laterally tilted by the actuator relative to an axle of the vehicle. The fore-aft stabilization system may include a motor controller configured to drive a motor of the vehicle based on sensed information relating to a pitch angle of the vehicle. In some examples, the vehicle is a robotic vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen
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Patent number: 11299059Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information. The vehicle may have a secondary battery chargeable via a three-pin charging port including an input pin, a ground pin, and an identification pin configured to receive an expected identification signal from an external charging circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Julian De La Rua, Brady Boone
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Patent number: 11273364Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue, Daniel Blachinsky
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Patent number: 11123629Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a suspension system configured to dampen up and down motion of a board relative to the axle of a central wheel assembly when the vehicle encounters obstacles and bumps on a riding surface. Illustrative suspension systems include a shock absorber, a rocker, a pushrod, bell cranks, and/or a swingarm that couple the axle to the board. The suspension system may be disposed completely below a foot deck of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Maximilian Fredrick Ballenger Sluiter
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Patent number: 11117474Abstract: A control system for a tiltable vehicle may include a motor controller configured to respond to backward or reverse operation of the vehicle by hindering a responsiveness of the control system (e.g., proportionally) and/or eventually disengaging a drive motor of the vehicle. Accordingly, a user may intuitively and safely dismount the vehicle by selectively commanding reverse operation. In some examples, the backward direction may be user-defined.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Daniel J. Wood
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Publication number: 20210008439Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Beau ROBERTSON, Daniel J. WOOD, Julian DE LA RUA
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Patent number: 10786726Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Patent number: D896906Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson
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Patent number: D897469Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson
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Patent number: D905174Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Joseph Wilcox
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Patent number: D916984Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Joseph Wilcox
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Patent number: D985484Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue
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Patent number: D999317Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
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Patent number: D999318Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
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Patent number: D999319Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman