Patents Examined by Steve Clemmons
  • Patent number: 11839584
    Abstract: Provided are modular mobility systems that can be used as gait trainers, wheelchairs, and/or standing aids. Modular mobility systems provided comprise a mobility base, a gait trainer module, a wheelchair module, and/or a standing aid module. Modular mobility systems provided herein are designed to adjust to users of different sizes and of different abilities and/or needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Participant Assistive Products
    Inventors: Wayne H. Hanson, George J. King, David E. Calver, Ryota Yamada, Fahad I. Aldaajani
  • Patent number: 11840288
    Abstract: An airflow adjusting apparatus to be installed in a vehicle includes an airflow generator and a controller. The airflow generator is provided on an inner surface of a wheel house or on a wheel. The wheel house provides a wheel containing section of a vehicle body. The wheel is contained in the wheel containing section. The airflow generator is configured to generate an airflow that flows from the wheel containing section toward outer side in a vehicle widthwise direction. The controller is configured to control the airflow generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: SUBARU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Naoto Watanabe, Yusaku Dogahira
  • Patent number: 11833895
    Abstract: Vehicle platforms, and systems, subsystems, and components thereof are described. A self-contained vehicle platform or chassis incorporating substantially all of the functional systems, subsystems and components (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) necessary for an operative vehicle. Functional components may include at least energy storage/conversion, propulsion, suspension and wheels, steering, crash protection, and braking systems. Functional components are standardized such that vehicle platforms may be interconnected with a variety of vehicle body designs (also referred to in the art as “top hats”) with minimal or no modification to the functional linkages (e.g., mechanical, structural, electrical, etc.) therebetween. Configurations of functional components are incorporated within the vehicle platform such that there is minimal or no physical overlap between the functional components and the area defined by the vehicle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Canoo Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel George McCarron, Alexi Charbonneau, William J. Rohr, Charles Garmel, Felix Haeusler, Nathaniel Risler Rosso, John Mason, Mayurkumar Ashokbhal Agrawal, Phillip John Weicker, Sohel Merchant, Naesung Lyu, Chung Shen Ang, Jeffrey Walsh
  • Patent number: 11827279
    Abstract: Embodiments include a mud flap having a barrier section configured to intercept and deflect matter discharged from the tire when rotating during vehicle operation. The barrier section including a plurality of horizontal louvers, each horizontal louver forming an elongate member having a length extending primarily in a direction of the mud flap width, where the plurality of horizontal louvers are spaced apart in the direction of the mud flap height in the form of an array, where the plurality of horizontal louvers are configured to intercept and deflect matter of a minimum size traveling along any linear trajectory path from the outer circumference of the tire/wheel assembly towards the front side of the mud flap while substantially maximizing the spacing between adjacent louvers to minimize aerodynamic drag. Other embodiments provide a method of using the mud flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventors: Justin Morgan, Parker Baxter, Chinglin Pan, Calvin Rhett Bradley, Charles Andrew McPillan
  • Patent number: 11826291
    Abstract: A mobility device (1) comprising: a main frame (3), drive wheel swing arms (5) pivotally connected to the main frame (3), drive wheels (7) connected to a respective one of the drive wheel swing arms (5), wheel motors, each wheel motor being configured to drive a respective drive wheel (7), a rear wheel swing arm (9) pivotally connected to the main frame (3), a rear wheel (11) connected to the rear wheel swing arm (9), and an actuating device configured to control a rear wheel swing arm angle between the rear wheel swing arm (9) and the main frame (3) independently of control of the wheel motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: PERMOBIL AB
    Inventor: Jonas Jähkel
  • Patent number: 11807285
    Abstract: A frame has a wheel assembly that can move up or down. A linkage extends between a catch to the wheel assembly and a grip on the frame, so the wheel assembly can be released for vertical movement with respect to the channel. A tray affixed to the frame near the bottom of the channel can receive a panel when the wheel assembly is at an upper position. Then, the frame and panel can be briefly lifted off the ground. The linkage can be activated to release the catch so the wheel assembly drops and is secured by the catch in a lower position, resulting in the wheel's protrusion below the bottom of the frame. This causes the weight of the device and the panel to be borne on the wheel, so the panel can be wheeled around the jobsite by one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventors: Robert B. Jordan, IV, Eddie Alexander Meeks
  • Patent number: 11807289
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a baby stroller includes a stroller frame, a child carrier which is able to be positioned on the frame, and a locking component is able to lock the frame in an unfolding state. Said child carrier can be rotated relative to the stroller frame and allow a folding action of the frame during a pivotal movement of the child carrier relative to the stroller frame. Therefore, present invention allows a user to fold the child carrier and the stroller frame together, which brings convenience in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AG
    Inventor: Zhi-Ren Zhong
  • Patent number: 11801902
    Abstract: An aerodynamic mud flap includes a body having a first lateral side, an opposite second lateral side, an upper end, an opposite lower end, a front face, and an opposite rear face. The body extends in a horizontal, vertical, and transverse directions. The body has a generally planar upper portion extending vertically from the upper end to a horizontal transition line, and an arcuate lower portion extending vertically from the transition line to the lower end. The lower portion is curved along the vertical direction such that the lower end of the body is offset from the upper end in the transverse direction and is disposed rearward of the upper end. A plurality of octagonal openings in the body extend from the front face to the rear face to allow for air flow through the mud flap from the front side to the rear side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: ZF CV Systems Europe BV
    Inventors: James Bruin, James D. Haws, Roy Veldhuizen
  • Patent number: 11787461
    Abstract: A stroller is disclosed. The stroller includes a support frame supported by at least two wheels. The stroller also includes a seat carrier support selectively, removably coupled to the support frame. A swing motor is operatively coupled to the seat carrier support. A seat swing mechanism extends downwardly from the swing motor. The seat swing mechanism has a seat yoke configured to receive and retain an infant seat. The seat swing mechanism is configured to swing the infant seat forwards and backwards when the swing motor is activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Henry J. Bell
  • Patent number: 11780337
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a battery system for a hybrid or an electric vehicle. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides a battery assembly designed for easy and quick exchange of battery assemblies enabling a vehicle to resume driving much more quickly than traditional charging permits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Hexagon Purus North America Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Todd F. Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Landon Tyerman, Eric M. Coupal-Sikes, Brad Jonathan van Hanegem
  • Patent number: 11738247
    Abstract: A golf bag carrier has a base with opposing upper and lower base surfaces, an outer base wall between the upper and lower base surfaces and right and left arm assemblies attached to or extending from the outer base wall. The carrier also has a golf bag with an open top end, and a bottom end arranged opposite the top end that is attached to or integral with the base, and first and second wheels detachably connectable to the right and left arm assemblies, respectively. The base is virtually separated into two substantially equally sized opposing first and second base portions. The right and left arm assemblies are arranged in the first opposing base portion. A stand device deployment mechanism is arranged in the second opposing base portion, substantially opposite the arm assemblies, which are adapted to enable the first and second wheels to be detachably removed from the golf bag carrier to facilitate storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Chorne
  • Patent number: 11730645
    Abstract: An upgrade system upgrades a motorized mobile chair to a smart motorized mobile chair. The motorized mobile chair has a processing system comprising at least two processors. The upgrade system comprises a plurality of object detection sensors and at least one processing unit connected between at least a first one of the at least two processors of the processing system and at least a second one of the at least two processors of the processing system. The processing unit receives sensor data from at least one of the plurality of object detection sensors, receives at least one control signal transmitted from the first processor, the control signal comprising data, modifies or does not modify the data of the control signal based on at least the sensor data, and transmits the modified or not modified control signal, the transmitted control signal to be received by the second processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Patroness, LLC
    Inventors: Jered H. Dean, Dan A. Preston, Kenneth Schofield, Kevin J. Lannen, Karl A. Grueschow
  • Patent number: 11731016
    Abstract: A rideable golf bag cart/cycle (10) is a personal riding golf cart/cycle adapted to transport a single rider (13) and a golf bag (12) for use on a golf course. The cart/cycle (10) is generally symmetrical about a longitudinal plane (16) and includes a frame (18) with a seat (20), a front wheel and steering components (22), a rear wheel (24), an inclined bag support structure (26) extending between the legs of the rider (13), and a motor/control subassembly (28). A collapsed mode (30) in some embodiments is achieved by folding down the handlebars (72) and pivoting the running boards (56) up against the frame (16). An enhanced embodiment (118) includes a canopy (122) and a deluxe multifunctional console (124).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, LLC
    Inventor: Seth M Enes
  • Patent number: 11724175
    Abstract: In an aspect there is provided a swing scooter, comprising a frame, a steering member, a front wheel, at least two support legs, and at least two platforms. A rear wheel support is pivotally attached each support leg. A rear wheel is rotatably attached to each rear wheel support. Each platform is movably attached to an associated support leg, and positioned for supporting a foot of a user. Each platform has a longitudinal platform axis and is movable between a first position in which the platform is angled down laterally towards a first lateral side of the swing scooter, and a second position in which the platform is angled down laterally towards a second lateral side of the swing scooter. The platform is movable to the first and second positions by movement of the foot of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: YVOLVE SPORTS LIMITED
    Inventor: John McGowan
  • Patent number: 11724749
    Abstract: A fender for a vehicle includes a first set of an inner member and an outer member at a first position, and a second set of the inner member and the outer member at a second position that is longitudinally offset from the first position. The fender also includes a fabric disposed between the inner member and the outer member of the first set at a first end and the inner member and the outer member of the second set at a second end. The fabric extends longitudinally between the first set and the second set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan S. Datema, Clint D. Glunz, Jeffrey Black
  • Patent number: 11724726
    Abstract: A dish carrying assembly for collecting and transporting entree dishes includes a cart that has a plurality of rollers for rolling on a support surface. A canister is coupled to the cart has the canister extending upwardly from the cart and the canister has an entry to facilitate entrée dishes to be positioned within the canister. A lifting unit is integrated into the canister and the entree dishes can be stacked upon the lifting unit. The lifting unit is biased to travel upwardly in the canister thereby facilitating a user to remove a respective entree dish from the canister without having to bend over. A door is slidably disposed on the canister for opening and closing the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventor: Ivan Weldon
  • Patent number: 11724750
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a fender base cap bracket shaped to cover a base of a fender of a vehicle; a fender mount defined on the fender base cap bracket; and a mud flap mount defined on the fender base cap bracket. A kit has a fender base cap bracket shaped to cover a base of a fender of a vehicle, the fender base cap bracket having a fender mount defined on the fender base cap bracket, and a mud flap mount defined on the fender base cap bracket; and a mud flap structured to mount to the mud flap mount. A method involves securing a fender base cap bracket to a base of a fender of a vehicle, such that the fender base cap bracket covers the base of the fender, the fender base cap bracket defining a mud flap mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: TRUCK HARDWARE LTD.
    Inventors: Alison Earl, James Earl, Darwin Earl, Ryan Earl
  • Patent number: 11717955
    Abstract: Provided is a robot including a main body having a traveling wheel and a traveling motor for rotating the traveling wheel, a seating body disposed above the main body, a left projector disposed at a left side of the main body to scan a beam toward a left lower direction, a right projector disposed at a right side of the main body to scan a beam toward a right lower direction, and a processor for controlling the traveling motor, the left projector, and the right projector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jungkyu Son, Jinsu Kim, Boyeon Kim, Hyesun Lee, Bina Kim, Mina Suh, Jinwon Kang
  • Patent number: 11712212
    Abstract: A mobility apparatus for an imaging appliance such as a panoramic radiograph machine allows single-operator transport for on-site usage with ambulatory challenged patients. A counterbalanced pivot interface integrates the imaging appliance with a motorized transport vehicle for disposing the appliance securely on the vehicle, while the counterbalanced pivot interface allows positioning to an operational upright orientation for on-site usage. The imaging appliance includes modifications to a stock appliance for adapting the pivot interface for mobility and for usage with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) affected patients, such as wheelchair and scooter bound individuals. The modifications include a truncated base and truncated vertical riser, coupled with a counterbalance mass on the vehicle to maintain stability in the deployed and transportable positions. The lowered vertical riser permits the imaging mechanism to descend to accommodate seated patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventors: Cathy J. Grinham, Robert P. Grinham
  • Patent number: 11708121
    Abstract: An adaptor bar includes a retractable tube unit. Two end parts are respectively connected to two respective ends of the tube unit. Two C-shaped hooks are respectively fixed to the two ends of the tube unit. Each hook includes a first connection portion. Two plates are respectively connected to the two end parts. Each plate includes a first section, a second section and a third section. The second section is formed inclinedly between the first and third sections. The third section of each plate is fixed to the end part corresponding thereto. The first section of each plate is removably engaged with the first connection portion of the hook by sliding the end part. The first section includes a first recess and a second recess. The second recess is located close to the second section and includes a recessed reinforcement which reinforces a portion between the first and second sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: KING RACK INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chiu Kuei Wang