Patents by Inventor Dominique Kwong
Dominique Kwong 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).
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Publication number: 20240138496Abstract: Motorcycle riders may be exposed to cold weather. Herein, an electrical heating system in a garment is inductively powered from the motorcycle. Primary induction coils may be in the handlebar grips, tank area or other areas of the motorcycle. Garments may have a battery that is recharged inductively and powers heating elements in the garment. Rider accessories may also be wirelessly powered or charged. Rider comfort and convenience may contribute to improved rider response and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Dominique Kwong, Jungwoong Yoon, Elaine Morrison
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Publication number: 20240124084Abstract: Fixed-beam headlights reduce a rider's intended visual field by pointing away from a corner during turning. A system is presented for improving visibility in dark conditions on a motorcycle. It relates to adaptively controlling headlight orientation. Based on sensor data, the headlight beam is rotated independently in three degrees of freedom, in real time. This maintains illumination of the road ahead, even when cornering, and reduces the blinding of oncoming traffic. High beam and low beam operation is accommodated, including dimmable high beams. The beam is directed with three independent motors in one embodiment, by the switching of light-emitting diodes in an array in another embodiment, or using a hybrid motorized and solid-state system. The adaptive headlights are suitable for craft other than motorcycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Dominique Kwong, Julia Zhuravleva
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Publication number: 20240097680Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20240022087Abstract: Charging electric vehicles at shared charging stations may involve waiting in line to connect one's vehicle. By allowing multiple motorcycles to charge in parallel at a charging station, better use of the available space can be made and the process can be more efficient for motorcyclists riding in groups. Connectors and cables are configured to connect a chain of motorcycles in parallel to a single charging station. The connectors and cables carry the charging current to each motorcycle and include communication wiring. One motorcycle is deemed a manager motorcycle, which detects the other motorcycles in the chain and initiates charging. Each motorcycle's battery management system controls the amount of charge for its respective battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Dominique Kwong, Jacob Mbila
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Patent number: 11848665Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20230398877Abstract: Complete or predominant use of regenerative braking in electric motorcycles rather than hydraulic braking may lead to brake discs and pads that are below an optimum operating temperature. To reduce the risk of accident, an indicator warns motorcycle riders that the brakes are below optimum operating temperature. With this knowledge, riders are prepared to apply extra braking force when slowing down, particularly in an emergency situation. Relative application of the regenerative brake and hydraulic brakes may be controlled to raise the temperature of the brakes so that they are primed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Dominique Kwong, Alexander Chau
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Patent number: 11731583Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
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Patent number: 11685460Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventor: Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20230078629Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Patent number: 11528027Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20220227332Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
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Patent number: 11390349Abstract: A core of the electric motorcycle includes a monocoque that partially encloses a housing for a motor and gearbox. Separate suspension mounts attach to the core, which permits them to be exchanged for other mounts to provide different suspension geometries. A power electronics unit attaches to the front of the monocoque. The shape of the monocoque allows for the proper positioning of the center of gravity of the motorcycle in order to provide a balanced ride.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Derek Dorresteyn, Jeff Waldo Sand, Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Patent number: 11351960Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
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Patent number: 11305778Abstract: Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Patent number: 11292548Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventor: Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20220033026Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventor: Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20210380191Abstract: A fastening system for attaching a component to the monocoque of a motorcycle. The fastening system promotes a plurality of riding configurations for the motorcycle. The fastening system includes an assembly of a track and a movable foot piece. The movable foot piece slides along and is locked in the track to secure the component to the track according to a desired riding configuration of the motorcycle. When the component is the headstock, the fastening system allows for a change in the rake angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventor: Dominique Kwong
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Patent number: 11189166Abstract: Multiple sensors detect the environment of a motorcycle, including an intersection and a vehicle at the intersection. The direction and speed of both the motorcycle and vehicle are determined and, using these, times are calculated for the motorcycle and vehicle to reach a given point in the intersection. Depending on the times to arrive at the point, a probability of a collision is estimated. The rider of the motorcycle is alerted if there is a considerable probability of a collision, via haptic alert devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20210276655Abstract: A core of the electric motorcycle includes a monocoque that partially encloses a housing for a motor and gearbox. Separate suspension mounts attach to the core, which permits them to be exchanged for other mounts to provide different suspension geometries. A power electronics unit attaches to the front of the monocoque. The shape of the monocoque allows for the proper positioning of the center of gravity of the motorcycle in order to provide a balanced ride.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Derek Dorresteyn, Jeff Waldo Sand, Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
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Publication number: 20210245601Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung