Patents Assigned to T3 Motion, Inc.
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Patent number: 8783394Abstract: A drive wheel and suspension for a vehicle for mounting on a steering post to provide both a steering capability and propulsion to the vehicle. The drive wheel and suspension provides a spring suspension for that wheel of the vehicle, as well as what is effectively vehicle body mounting of the propulsion system so as to minimize un-sprung weight and to provide a compact assembly to support a suitable aesthetic and protective fender over the drive wheel and suspension.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventors: Ki Y. Nam, Richard Taras, Kenneth Tien Cao
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Patent number: 8538614Abstract: Rechargeable battery systems and methods having a plurality of power modules and a battery management system. The power modules each plug into the battery management system and each include cell state sensing and communication capabilities as well as individual cell charging capabilities. The battery management system monitors the state of the power modules and enables the chargers in the power modules as necessary and as allowed by the limits of the source of charging power. In a vehicle, the battery management system also may override or limit the vehicle capabilities based on state of charge of the batteries. Various other features are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventors: Ki Y. Nam, Kenneth Tien Cao
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Patent number: 8397854Abstract: A drive wheel and suspension for a vehicle for mounting on a steering post to provide both a steering capability and propulsion to the vehicle. The drive wheel and suspension provides a spring suspension for that wheel of the vehicle, as well as what is effectively vehicle body mounting of the propulsion system so as to minimize un-sprung weight and to provide a compact assembly to support a suitable aesthetic and protective fender over the drive wheel and suspension.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventors: Ki Y. Nam, Richard Taras, Hung Pham
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Patent number: 8072185Abstract: Batteries and battery monitoring and charging systems. The preferred battery has a plurality of rechargeable cells connected in series, first and second power terminals, each connected to a respective end of the series connection of rechargeable cells, a first connector for connecting to a battery charger, the first connector having connector contacts connected to each of the plurality of rechargeable cells, the first connector also having connector contacts coupled to a serial communication link, and a processor coupled to sense the voltage of each rechargeable cell and control the serial communication link for communication of rechargeable cell voltages when a charger is connected to the first connector. The charger communicates with the battery over the serial communication link to monitor cell temperature, and to charge each cell individually in a controlled manner. Various features and capabilities are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventors: Ki Y. Nam, Kenneth Tien Cao
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Publication number: 20100065361Abstract: Battery powered vehicle control system and methods which allow programming the characteristics and performance of the vehicle as suitable for its then intended use. Programming is through a separate switch which can be made inoperative to the vehicle user, and can be used to program maximum speed, lights, siren and other functions. A steering sensor may be used on the steering mechanism to automatically limit speed in turns. Other characteristics and features of the control system are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: T3 MOTION, INC.Inventors: Ki Y. Nam, Kenneth Tien Cao
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Publication number: 20090237032Abstract: Batteries and battery monitoring and charging systems. The preferred battery has a plurality of rechargeable cells connected in series, first and second power terminals, each connected to a respective end of the series connection of rechargeable cells, a first connector for connecting to a battery charger, the first connector having connector contacts connected to each of the plurality of rechargeable cells, the first connector also having connector contacts coupled to a serial communication link, and a processor coupled to sense the voltage of each rechargeable cell and control the serial communication link for communication of rechargeable cell voltages when a charger is connected to the first connector. The charger communicates with the battery over the serial communication link to monitor cell temperature, and to charge each cell individually in a controlled manner. Various features and capabilities are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: T3 MOTION, INC.Inventors: Ki Y. Nam, Kenneth Tien Cao
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Patent number: D618144Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventor: Ki Y. Nam
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Patent number: D666127Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventor: Ki Y. Nam
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Patent number: D699626Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventor: Ki Y. Nam
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Patent number: D701796Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tien Cao, Hung Pham, Richard Taras
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Patent number: D735608Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: T3 Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Tien Cao, Hung Pham, Richard Taras