Patents by Inventor Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz 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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Patent number: 11813996Abstract: An enhanced hybrid battery elimination circuit, power control system, and method for R/C vehicles is provided. The system may include a power input from a vehicle battery and a converted power output to vehicle electronics. The system may also include an enhanced hybrid battery elimination circuit (BEC) electrically coupled to the power input and providing the converted power output and including a linear regulator and a switching regulator connected in parallel to the linear regulator between the power input and the converted power output. The enhanced hybrid BEC further includes a linear electrical decoupler provided between the linear regulator and the converted power output and a switching electrical decoupler provided between the switching regulator and the converted power output. Wherein the switching regulator and the linear regulator are either electrically coupled or decoupled from the output power and/or the input power based upon a monitored voltage level.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: TRAXXAS, L.P.Inventors: Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, William Huang
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Patent number: 11298626Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for connecting an auxiliary device to a model vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes an accessory port connected to an electronic speed controller and an accessory connector connected to the auxiliary device. The system further includes a battery and accessory port connected to an electronic speed controller. An accessory connector connected to the auxiliary device is designed to connect to the accessory port. The electronic speed controller provides control to the auxiliary device. The method includes providing an electronic speed controller connected to an accessory port and connecting an accessory connector to the accessory port. The accessory connector is further connected to the auxiliary device. The method further includes attaching the auxiliary device to the model vehicle and controlling the auxiliary device via the electronic speed controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: TRAXXAS, L.P.Inventor: Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Publication number: 20210269011Abstract: An enhanced hybrid battery elimination circuit, power control system, and method for R/C vehicles is provided. The system may include a power input from a vehicle battery and a converted power output to vehicle electronics. The system may also include an enhanced hybrid battery elimination circuit (BEC) electrically coupled to the power input and providing the converted power output and including a linear regulator and a switching regulator connected in parallel to the linear regulator between the power input and the converted power output. The enhanced hybrid BEC further includes a linear electrical decoupler provided between the linear regulator and the converted power output and a switching electrical decoupler provided between the switching regulator and the converted power output. Wherein the switching regulator and the linear regulator are either electrically coupled or decoupled from the output power and/or the input power based upon a monitored voltage level.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: TRAXXAS, L.P.Inventors: Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, William Huang
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Patent number: 10516277Abstract: An improved electrical connector for electrically connecting a rechargeable battery with an electrically powered device as well as methods of operation for use of an electrically powered device comprising the improved connector are provided. The connector may comprise one or more features including: integration of both first terminals for transmitting charging or discharging signals to and from the battery as well as one or more signal terminals for transmitting one or more balancing signals to and from the battery; implementation of communication means allowing for one or more signals comprising battery specific information to be received by the electrically powered device upon making an electrical connection with the battery; and, one or more safety features for preventing unsupported electrical connections between incompatible connector configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Casey Christen Jens Christensen, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Publication number: 20190314733Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for connecting an auxiliary device to a model vehicle are provided. The apparatus includes an accessory port connected to an electronic speed controller and an accessory connector connected to the auxiliary device. The system further includes a battery and accessory port connected to an electronic speed controller. An accessory connector connected to the auxiliary device is designed to connect to the accessory port. The electronic speed controller provides control to the auxiliary device. The method includes providing an electronic speed controller connected to an accessory port and connecting an accessory connector to the accessory port. The accessory connector is further connected to the auxiliary device. The method further includes attaching the auxiliary device to the model vehicle and controlling the auxiliary device via the electronic speed controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: TRAXXAS LPInventor: Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 10073448Abstract: An electronic system for stabilizing steering of a model vehicle may use different settings depending upon the RC model vehicle to be controlled. Different vehicles have different dynamic operation and responses and therefore may require different Electronic Steering Stability (ESS) system “settings”. The “settings” may be different “gains”, or different “coefficients” used with the control system algorithms. “Settings” may also mean that a completely different control algorithm may be used. For example, a vehicle A may be controlled adequately with a “P” control algorithm, while a vehicle B may require a complete “PID” control algorithm to be implemented.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Traxxas, LPInventors: Thomas Michael Kawamura, Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 10075001Abstract: An improved electrical connector for electrically connecting a rechargeable battery with an electrically powered device as well as methods of operation are provided. The connector may comprise one or more features including: integration of both first terminals for transmitting charging or discharging signals to and from the battery as well as one or more signal terminals for transmitting one or more balancing signals to and from the battery; implementation of communication signals comprising battery specific information to be received by the electrically powered device upon making an electrical connection with the battery; and, one or more safety features for preventing unsupported electrical connections between incompatible connector configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Traxxas, LPInventors: Casey Christen Jens Christensen, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 10059446Abstract: A hand-held radio transmit controller for remotely controlling an aircraft, and a method for controlling a remote control aircraft offering ground vehicle-like control.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Traxxas LPInventors: Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Douglas Hohnholt, Kent Poteet
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Patent number: 10027146Abstract: An improved electrical connector for electrically connecting a rechargeable battery with an electrically powered device as well as methods of operation for use of an electrically powered device comprising the improved connector are provided. The connector may comprise one or more features including: integration of both first terminals for transmitting charging or discharging signals to and from the battery as well as one or more signal terminals for transmitting one or more balancing signals to and from the battery; implementation of communication means allowing for one or more signals comprising battery specific information to be received by the electrically powered device upon making an electrical connection with the battery; and, one or more safety features for preventing unsupported electrical connections between incompatible connector configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Traxxas, LPInventors: Casey Christen Jens Christensen, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Otto Karl Allmendinger
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Patent number: 9975056Abstract: An electronic system for stabilizing steering of a model vehicle may provide a curvature steering control of an RC vehicle. The approximate curvature control of the RC vehicle determined using error integration to achieve full steering. Application of a leaky integrator may be used to minimize steering memory. The leak factor may be based off gain scheduling of the steering input.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Thomas Michael Kawamura, Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 9938009Abstract: A radio controlled model rotorcraft implemented with features improving ease of flight and flight performance by increasing structural stability, increasing rotorcraft visibility and orientation awareness through the use of multifunctioning, configurable, and aesthetically pleasing components, while also increasing resistance to damage from crashes through use of impact and vibration absorbing components.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Casey Christen Jens Christensen, Otto Karl Allmendinger, Richard Douglas Hohnholt, Kent Poteet, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Thomas Blackwell
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Patent number: 9861905Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170349277Abstract: A hand-held radio transmit controller for remotely controlling an aircraft, and a method for controlling a remote control aircraft offering ground vehicle-like control.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Douglas Hohnholt, Kent Poteet
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Patent number: 9731211Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Traxxas, L.P.Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160303485Abstract: An electronic system for stabilizing steering of a model vehicle may provide a curvature steering control of an RC vehicle. The approximate curvature control of the RC vehicle determined using error integration to achieve full steering. Application of a leaky integrator may be used to minimize steering memory. The leak factor may be based off gain scheduling of the steering input.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Thomas Michael Kawamura, Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Publication number: 20160306353Abstract: An electronic system for stabilizing steering of a model vehicle may use different settings depending upon the RC model vehicle to be controlled. Different vehicles have different dynamic operation and responses and therefore may require different Electronic Steering Stability (ESS) system “settings”. The “settings” may be different “gains”, or different “coefficients” used with the control system algorithms. “Settings” may also mean that a completely different control algorithm may be used. For example, a vehicle A may be controlled adequately with a “P” control algorithm, while a vehicle B may require a complete “PID” control algorithm to be implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Thomas Michael Kawamura, Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz
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Patent number: 9360868Abstract: A hand-held radio transmit controller for remotely controlling an aircraft, and a method for controlling a remote control aircraft offering ground vehicle-like control.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Tom Kawamura, Richard Douglas Hohnholt, Kent Poteet
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Patent number: 9268336Abstract: A hand-held radio transmit controller for remotely controlling an aircraft, and a method for controlling a remote control aircraft offering ground vehicle-like control.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: TRAXXAS LPInventors: Wesley Ronald Erhart, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Douglas Hohnholt, Kent Poteet
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Publication number: 20160016090Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, JR.
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Publication number: 20160016091Abstract: A realistic simulation of the dynamic sounds of a full-sized vehicle are created on a moving R/C Scale Model. A mounting apparatus supports an audio exciter in a model vehicle without any modification to the exciter. A full range of volume of sound may be produced by the exciter without limiting the range of movement of the exciter as volume is increased or decreased. The apparatus may limit the mechanical excursion of the exciter to prevent physical damage to the exciter. The present invention also provides a method and apparatus for operating the audio exciter in a model vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Otto Karl Allmendinger, Scott Rollin Michael Schmitz, Adam Cole Ewing, Thomas Michael Kawamura, Richard Dale Rice, JR.