Patents by Inventor Adam Christopher Mapson

Adam Christopher Mapson 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).

  • Patent number: 12104422
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an interior space and a door assemble having a door, a first door actuator mechanism, and a second door actuator mechanism. The first door actuator mechanism is disposed proximate a top of the door and the second door actuator mechanism is disposed proximate a bottom of the door. Both the first door actuator mechanism and the second door actuator mechanism transition the door between a closed position and an open position. The first door actuator mechanism includes a first channel, as well as a first carriage assembly having a first carriage and a second carriage that traverse the first channel. The second door actuator mechanism includes a second channel, as well as a second carriage assembly having a third carriage and a fourth carriage that traverse the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Zoox, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Christopher Mapson
  • Patent number: 12000186
    Abstract: A door assembly includes a door, a door actuator mechanism configured to transition the door between an open position and a closed position, a first latch configured to hold the door in the closed position, and a second latch engaging with a portion of the door actuator mechanism and being configured to hold the door in the closed position. The second latch includes a cam and a biasing member coupled to the cam. The biasing member is configured to transition the cam between a first position in which the cam engages the portion of the door actuator mechanism, and a second position in which the cam disengages the portion of the door actuator mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Zoox, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Christopher Mapson