Patents by Inventor Bruce Vest

Bruce Vest 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).

  • Patent number: 11654763
    Abstract: Described herein are various systems and processes for vehicles for delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods, and operations thereof. The vehicles may each include a plurality of different modules that couple to a chassis. The modules may include battery modules, drive modules, cargo modules, and other modules. Each drive module may include wheels and motors and steering mechanisms that control the wheels. A plurality of such modules may be disposed on the chassis. The modules may be disposed on different portions of the chassis and be given different operational commands accordingly. Furthermore, operation of the vehicle may be adjusted based on the cargo carried by the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Bruce Vest, Ilya Polyakov, Colton Anderson
  • Publication number: 20230013982
    Abstract: Described herein are various systems and processes for vehicles for delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods, and operations thereof. The vehicles may each include a plurality of different modules that couple to a chassis. The modules may include battery modules, drive modules, cargo modules, and other modules. Each drive module may include wheels and motors and steering mechanisms that control the wheels. A plurality of such modules may be disposed on the chassis. The modules may be disposed on different portions of the chassis and be given different operational commands accordingly. Furthermore, operation of the vehicle may be adjusted based on the cargo carried by the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Bruce Vest, Ilya Polyakov, Colton Anderson
  • Patent number: 11485211
    Abstract: Described herein are various systems and processes for vehicles for delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods, and operations thereof. The vehicles may each include a plurality of different modules that couple to a chassis. The modules may include battery modules, drive modules, cargo modules, and other modules. Each drive module may include wheels and motors and steering mechanisms that control the wheels. A plurality of such modules may be disposed on the chassis. The modules may be disposed on different portions of the chassis and be given different operational commands accordingly. Furthermore, operation of the vehicle may be adjusted based on the cargo carried by the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Bruce Vest, Ilya Polyakov, Colton Anderson
  • Publication number: 20210138887
    Abstract: Described herein are various systems and processes for vehicles for delivery of real-time, on-demand orders for perishable goods, and operations thereof. The vehicles may each include a plurality of different modules that couple to a chassis. The modules may include battery modules, drive modules, cargo modules, and other modules. Each drive module may include wheels and motors and steering mechanisms that control the wheels. A plurality of such modules may be disposed on the chassis. The modules may be disposed on different portions of the chassis and be given different operational commands accordingly. Furthermore, operation of the vehicle may be adjusted based on the cargo carried by the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Bruce Vest, IIya Polyakov, Colton Anderson
  • Publication number: 20150102879
    Abstract: A magnetic coupling system for electromagnetically connecting an electric device to a mounting system, including: a first interface comprising a first plurality of magnetic elements and a first induction coil defining a first central axis, the first interface connected to the electric device; and a second interface comprising a second plurality of magnetic elements and a second induction coil defining a second central axis, the second interface connected to the mounting system, wherein magnetic attraction between the first and second plurality of magnetic elements biases the first interface toward the second interface and transiently retains the first and second induction coils in a substantially coaxial relationship.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Jacobs, John McCarthy, Evan Wilson, Bruce Vest
  • Patent number: D920870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Ilya Polyakov, Bruce Vest
  • Patent number: D931756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Ilya Polyakov, Bruce Vest
  • Patent number: D932368
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: DoorDash, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Shih, Ilya Polyakov, Bruce Vest