Patents Examined by Katy M Ebner
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Patent number: 12708835Abstract: A personal vehicle system including a control system and at least one wheel motor coupled to the personal vehicle system and subject to control by the control system. A control system for a personal vehicle system including steps for calibrating the control system, where the control system includes a sensor system having load sensors incorporated into the personal vehicle system and also having lean forward and lean backward outputs, a user interface that prompts a user to lean forward and backward and allows a user to input a sensitivity value, and an electronic hardware component for calculating a normalization value where the wheel motor current is controlled as a function of the normalization value.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2023Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: Stealth Electric Longboards, LLCInventor: Aaron Paul Rogers
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Patent number: 12703239Abstract: A ram air system for a vehicle includes a duct having an inlet positioned adjacent a grille of the vehicle. The inlet receives high pressure ambient air when the vehicle is moving. A body extends from the inlet. The body extends along an entire axial length of a hood of the vehicle and terminates adjacent a dash panel of the vehicle. An outlet at an end of the body directs air to an area past an engine toward the dash panel.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2023Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: FCA US LLCInventors: Venkata Krishna Mohan Chagarlamudi, Arturo Guzman-Magana, Sreekanth Surapaneni
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Patent number: 12691742Abstract: This disclosure relates to mounting a power supply module to a vehicle. In particular, a mounting assembly attaches the power supply module at least partially beneath the chassis of the vehicle. The mounting assembly can comprise one or more mounting brackets that are coupled to the power supply module and that attach (directly or indirectly) to the chassis rail. For instance, a mounting bracket can comprise one or more flanges that attach beneath an overhang of the power supply module, and as such, a load path can pass at least partially through the bracket. In addition, the mounting assembly can include one or more rail-mount brackets that attach to a chassis rail and that are configured to attach to the one or more mounting brackets.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: Daimler Truck North America LLCInventors: Rajashekar Kalarasaiah, Trevor Takaro
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Patent number: 12679197Abstract: A cooling system mounted in a vehicle includes a motor that is a drive source of the vehicle; an inverter that drives the motor; a radiator; a washer liquid tank that stores a cleaning liquid for cleaning a windshield of the vehicle; and a circulation channel that allows the cleaning liquid stored in the washer liquid tank to circulate through the inverter, the motor, the radiator, and the washer liquid tank in an order presented, thereby causing the cleaning liquid to store heat of the motor and the inverter and also causing heat of the cleaning liquid to be dissipated by the radiator.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2023Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDInventors: Ryoma Nishimura, Kota Kato
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Patent number: 12667509Abstract: A mobile utility cart configured for bedside use by elderly or mobility-impaired individuals. The cart incorporates a mobile frame mounted on caster wheels and features an integrated urinal system, which includes a urinal inlet, a detachable urine container, and a connecting tube. The cart further provides multi-tier storage drawers for personal and hygiene items, an LED lighting system for nighttime illumination, a USB charging port for electronic devices, and an integrated waste disposal bin. This integrated design facilitates bedside toileting and care, organizes essential items, provides light, enables device charging, and manages waste, thereby reducing user movement and supporting enhanced safety and hygiene during nighttime use.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2025Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Inventor: Edward Byungsun Kim
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Patent number: 12668118Abstract: An air supplying system for a motor vehicle, comprising an upper air guide and a first lower air guide which are adapted to be installed onboard the motor vehicle and provide flows of cooling air. The upper air guide and the first lower air guide comprise a first portion and a second portion, respectively, which are arranged facing each other with a first air gap defined there between; and at least a first device which is positioned between the first portion of the upper air guide and the second portion of the first air guide and is configured to substantially close the first air gap. The first device includes a deformable portion which is arranged to allow the first device to deform upon a relative movement between the upper air guide and the first lower air guide while keeping the first air gap substantially closed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2023Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Assignee: Volvo Truck CorporationInventors: Rifat Fahmida Ali, Muthukumar Venkitachalam
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Patent number: 12654585Abstract: An electrified vehicle includes a chassis and a plurality of battery cells positioned along the chassis. The chassis includes a right frame member and a left frame member. Each of the right frame member and the left frame member has a vertical portion, a first end portion extending from a first end of the vertical portion, and a second end portion extending from an opposing second end of the vertical portion. The right frame member and the left frame member are configured to support a cab and a body. The right frame member and the left frame member extend lengthwise in a longitudinal direction. The plurality of battery cells are supported by at least one of the right frame member or the left frame member via couplings positioned along the vertical portion of the at least one of the right frame member or the left frame member.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2023Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Koga, Emily Davis, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Vincent Hoover, Zachary L. Klein, Jerrod Kappers, Derek A. Wente, Logan Gary, Joshua D. Rocholl, Nader Nasr, Chad K. Smith, John T. Kellander, Cody D. Clifton, Skylar A. Wachter, Neil Dekarske
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Patent number: 12643407Abstract: A high-voltage battery quick release system for an electrified vehicle and related method for using same is provided. In one exemplary implementation, the high-voltage battery quick release system includes a first quick release switch that sends an activation signal indicative of a battery disconnect request. A mechanical decoupled is configured to mechanically decouple the high-voltage battery from the vehicle. An electrical decoupler is configured to electrically disconnect the high-voltage battery from the vehicle. A controller receives a signal from the first quick release switch and, responsive to the activation signal, (i) sends a signal to the mechanical decoupler that mechanically decouples the high-voltage battery from the vehicle and (ii) electrically disconnects the high-voltage battery from the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2023Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: FCA US LLCInventors: Arturo Guzman-Magana, Sreekanth Surapaneni, Gregory Fadler
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Patent number: 12630251Abstract: A kick scooter having a detachable steering mechanism is provided. A detachable mounting seat is provided on an outer peripheral wall of a vertical rod of the kick scooter, and includes a left housing and a right housing. The left housing is inserted into a mounting through hole through an internally-threaded column, and the right housing is mounted on the vertical rod. A countersunk screw is inserted into the internally-threaded column from the first countersunk through hole, and is screwed to be threadedly connected to the internally-threaded column. The engagement structure is engaged to the rotating connection member. When disassembling, the countersunk screw is unscrewed from the internally-threaded column and the left and right housings are removed from the vertical rod. The engagement mechanism releases the engagement of the rotating connection member, and the vertical rod and pedal are separated and stored or transported as two parts.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2024Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: SHENZHEN BAIKE NEW ENERGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhen Yang, Zhenshan Ding, Ke Li
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Patent number: 12617259Abstract: A frame structure of an electric powered vehicle is for supporting a battery of the electric powered vehicle in which a frame constitutes a chassis, and the frame structure of the electric powered vehicle includes: a front slide rail that is provided on the frame between a front wheel and a rear wheel of the electric powered vehicle over a vehicle width direction and guides and supports a front end side of a battery; and a rear slide rail that is provided on the frame between the front wheel and the rear wheel of the electric powered vehicle over the vehicle width direction and guides and supports a rear end side of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2023Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: ISUZU MOTORS LIMITEDInventor: Shin Shirao
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Patent number: 12617441Abstract: A storage transport apparatus is disclosed that includes a single wheel member and a main frame. An outer shell of the single wheel member comprises a pair of shell members secured to a central member, which has a pair of pin structures internally secured at diametrically opposite ends and extending at least towards the inner shell. An inner shell of the single wheel member comprises a pair of shell bearing members positioned at diametrically opposite ends, each being rotatably secured to inner member of a corresponding pin structure extended towards the inner shell. The inner shell is formed and configured to fit within the outer shell, the outer boundary of the inner shell preferably conforming in shape with the inner boundary of the outer shell, proximally tracing the contour of the inner boundary of the outer shell. The inner shell and the outer shell are hollow in construction, with the inner shell further including a lid configured to open and close for storing a plurality of items for transportation.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2022Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Inventor: Marco Nunez
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Patent number: 12609392Abstract: A vehicle battery enclosure includes a first member elongated along an axis and a second member spaced from the first member. The vehicle battery enclosure includes a battery compartment between the first member and the second member. A wing is rotatably connected to the first member and is rotatable relative to the first member from a stowed position (FIGS. 1, 4A, 4B) to a deployed position (FIGS. 2, 3, 5A, 8, and 9). The wing is aligned with the battery enclosure along the axis in the deployed position. A pyrotechnic actuator is operatively coupled to the wing to rotate the wing to the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2023Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mohammad Omar Faruque, Dean M. Jaradi, S.M. Iskander Farooq, Saeed D. Barbat
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Patent number: 12570133Abstract: A battery pack which is disposed under a floor of a vehicle includes a plurality of battery cells, and a battery case which accommodates the plurality of battery cells, in which the battery case includes a fixing portion to which a portion of a suspension of the vehicle is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 10, 2026Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shutaro Sao, Ken Yasui
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Patent number: 12539188Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilization device for medical carts as well as to a movable itinerant robotic dental or medical treatment station. One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a stabilization device (100) for a medical cart (200). For this, the inventors propose an easily-actuated mechanical structure and which can be removably mounted or permanently fixed to a floor of the medical cart (200). In practice, the stabilization device according to the invention comprises ground stabilizing feet (110), a control mechanism (120) and a control transmission mechanism (130).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2023Date of Patent: February 3, 2026Assignee: DIGICUTOInventors: Stefan Koubi, Galip Gurel, Karim Tourbah
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Patent number: 12533936Abstract: A resilient coupling element for a motor vehicle, which is to be placed between an energy store housing structure and a passenger compartment floor structure, is made of a spring sheet or plate. A motor vehicle having an energy store housing structure and a passenger compartment floor structure, includes the coupling element of the aforementioned kind being effective between the energy store housing structure and the passenger compartment floor structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: January 27, 2026Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Josef Stenger, Lukas Stumbaum
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Patent number: 12515508Abstract: A vehicle body base structure includes a battery pack that is configured to supply electric power to a traction motor and that is disposed beneath a floor panel, a bracket that pivotally supports a trailing arm and that is fixed to a rear side member, and a reinforcing brace that is fixed to the bracket and that is also fixed to the battery pack. The bracket is located rearward from the battery pack in a vehicle front-rear direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2023Date of Patent: January 6, 2026Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takuya Hirota, Hidenori Yoshioka, Koji Ogawa, Shinya Katayama, Kyohei Heki, Takayuki Omoto
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Patent number: 12516649Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus may include a base member being defined by an aperture configured to receive and engage an automobile intake box, the base member being further defined by a perimeter surrounding the aperture and having at least one fastener or aperture configured to receive a fastener dimensioned to avoid disturbing the automobile intake box; a base member fixedly attached to the base member, the base member having a first end opening and a second end opening, the base member having an interior cavity configured to direct air into the automobile intake box from the second end opening to the first end opening through the interior cavity; and an interchangeable bell housing removably secured to the second end opening of the base member, the interchangeable flare housing having a plurality of types of shaped cross sections on at least one plane.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 6, 2026Assignee: Velossa Tech Engineering Inc.Inventor: Dan Joseph Becker
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Patent number: 12509134Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldable cart frame, comprising a front frame mechanism, a rear frame mechanism, a collapsing mechanism, a foldable upper connection frame, and a foldable lower support frame; when the front frame mechanism and the rear frame mechanism are pushed to collapse or expand, the foldable upper connection frame and the foldable lower support frame rotate to fold or unfold accordingly, an upper end of the collapsing mechanism slides along the foldable upper connection frame, a lower end of the collapsing mechanism slides along the front frame mechanism and the rear frame mechanism to collapse or expand, thereby completing the collapsing and expanding of the entire cart frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2025Date of Patent: December 30, 2025Inventor: Zhihua Huang
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Patent number: 12491789Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a frame, a cab coupled to the frame and positioned at a front end of the refuse vehicle, a body assembly coupled to the frame and defining a refuse compartment, the body assembly positioned behind the cab, and an electrical energy system configured to provide electric power to drive one or more wheels of the refuse vehicle, the electrical energy system comprising a first set of one or more battery cells and control hardware, the electrical energy system detachably coupled to the frame at a first position between the cab and the body assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 9, 2025Assignee: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Joshua D. Rocholl, Derek A. Wente, John T. Kellander, Cody D. Clifton, Vincent Hoover, Zachary L. Klein, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Skylar A. Wachter, Chad Smith, Neil Dekarske
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Patent number: 12491922Abstract: A double-deck trailer with a frameless top includes two front vertical rods and two rear vertical rods respectively; each of the front vertical rods and the rear vertical rods is sequentially fixed with a top fixing piece and a middle fixing piece from top to bottom; a rectangular area is formed between four top fixing pieces and the middle fixing pieces, and a cloth pocket is arranged in the area; the cloth pocket includes side pockets and a front pocket; the side pockets are respectively located between two adjacent front vertical rods and two adjacent rear vertical rods, and the front pocket is located between the front vertical rods and the rear vertical rods; zippers are respectively arranged on both sides of the front pocket; after zippers are pulled down, the front pocket naturally hangs down, and items can pass between front vertical rods and rear vertical rods.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2025Date of Patent: December 9, 2025Assignee: Wuyi Shanqiu Leisure Products Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chenfei Qiao, Jianqiu Hu