Patents by Inventor Carla R. Gillett

Carla R. Gillett 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: 9902253
    Abstract: The yoke module is including wherein an elongated USB power cable, one or more yoke module sections accommodating access for the USB power cable and wire connectors to be threaded through one or more slotted openings and to exit out the top yoke module section, a first connection method to connect with the drive motor's lead cable harness directly to the USB power cable, a method to conceal and protect the drive motor's lead cable harness and the USB power cable by means of a coupling enclosure and yoke sleeve enclosure achieved through the yoke module's fabrication process. The yoke module also comprises a method for USB power cable to provide electricity power to drive a motorized wheel. The yoke module system comprises a second connection method for the yoke module to plug into auxiliary components including; a battery, a computer control system, and sensors for motion stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20170190335
    Abstract: The present invention is an electric mobility vehicle such as a powered knee walker, scooter, bicycle and a multi-passenger vehicle comprising a unique steering column assembly capable of being manually steered also autonomously steered by means of steering actuators. The vehicle user can select a manual drive mode option to operate the vehicle physically or the user can select an autonomous drive mode each mode allows the vehicle to operate more efficiently both indoors and outdoors. The vehicle is configured with a platform for standing, sitting and leaning, and the framework is configured with a front and rear drive system, the front drive system incorporates the steering column and one or more steering actuator which control front and rear propulsion systems. The propulsion includes; a DC powered truck module, a fork module, or a cantilever module, and each respectively comprise a drive motor, brake, sensor and accelerometers for self-balancing control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20170106739
    Abstract: A powered skateboard system comprising a skateboard deck having a top surface for supporting a rider of the inner-motorized omniwheel powered skateboard, a bottom surface configured to facilitate engagement with one or more inner-motorized omniwheel trucks, and a compartment adapted to store one of more components including a control system and wire connections disposed between the control device of the inner-motorized omniwheel powered skateboard; and one or more battery packs configured for a primary and a secondary back up power source and as well, a removable compartment cover configured to cover the opening formed by the compartment in the bottom portion of the powered skateboard deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20170106737
    Abstract: The yoke module is including wherein an elongated USB power cable, one or more yoke module sections accommodating access for the USB power cable and wire connectors to be threaded through one or more slotted openings and to exit out the top yoke module section, a first connection method to connect with the drive motor's lead cable harness directly to the USB power cable, a method to conceal and protect the drive motor's lead cable harness and the USB power cable by means of a coupling enclosure and yoke sleeve enclosure achieved through the yoke module's fabrication process. The yoke module also comprises a method for USB power cable to provide electricity power to drive a motorized wheel. The yoke module system comprises a second connection method for the yoke module to plug into auxiliary components including; a battery, a computer control system, and sensors for motion stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20170106738
    Abstract: A self-balancing robot system comprising artificial intelligence characterized in that the robot is comprising a humanoid body or comprising a vehicle body. The humanoid body is used for service comprises; an articulated head comprising a voice system for user interaction, and a logic controller for facial imaging via a LED system and LED display monitor. The robot body comprising; a neck, two electromechanical arms with actuating hands used to achieve gripping objects; a pivoting trunk containing a computer operating system, the electrical control system including a batter bank and a battery charger; the lower portion of the body utilizing uni-robotic omniwheel or utilizing legs coupled to the robotic omniwheels or coupled to omnidirectional track wheels which work like skates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Patent number: 9586471
    Abstract: A robotic omniwheel system for motion comprising various components such as in wheel motor assemblies with brake, supportive hub and axle assemblies, strut and yoke assemblies for suspension, a motor device having controller for steering motion, a motorized universal joint for rocking motion, an active transmission rod to uniquely engage lift and expansion which are managed by a drive logic system comprising status control system and sensor array, laser radar, GPS, and as well as manual navigational control system including wireless remote control for communication and monitoring motion states for transport and to monitor power levels therein. As well, an electrical system includes battery array to furnish power for the robotic omniwheel array assemblies and to the electrical components via power cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Patent number: 9553452
    Abstract: The Hybrid Energy System is a business network with utility company headquarters employing several hybrid energy power generating methods which integrate to work together onsite thus producing substantially more energy power onsite-at businesses, factories, buildings and infrastructure, offshore aqueducts, and vessels. The hybrid utility service vehicles recycle, deliver and consigns surplus power. An assortment of unique electric generating devices include; wind turbine array integrated with PV solar panels sited on a tower, an array of hydroelectric turbine valves, and hydro-piezoelectric pipeline systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20170012430
    Abstract: The Hybrid Energy System for onshore and for offshore applications to include buildings infrastructure, and vessels respectively an assortment one or more arrays of integrated piezoelectric devices, wind turbine array and solar panels characterized in that they are to produce renewable energy for on demand use and for battery bank storage. Accordingly the onshore application includes a kinetic energy turbine farm, and also offshore methods for kinetic energy turbine farms, mega buoys and mega vessels to supply extra electric energy to other vessels and to shunt net power to utility grid companies, and mega-barges produce net power in onboard giant battery bank containers to rent by shipping to utility consignment locations coastally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20140318879
    Abstract: A robotic omniwheel for motion comprising various components such as in wheel motor assemblies with brake, supportive hub and axle assemblies, strut and yoke assemblies for suspension, a motor device having controller for steering motion, a motorized universal joint for rocking motion, an active transmission rod to uniquely engage lift and expansion which are managed by a drive logic system comprising status control system and sensor array, laser radar, GPS, and as well a navigational control system including wireless remote control for communication and monitoring motion states for transport and to monitor power levels therein. As well, an electrical system includes battery array to furnish power for the robotic omniwheel array assemblies and to the electrical components via power cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20130277128
    Abstract: A robotic omniwheel for motion comprising in wheel motor assemblies, break, a motorized universal joint for rocking action, an active transmission rod to uniquely engage lift and expansion for chassis, power cable, a status control system sensors, a drive logic system comprising laser radar, GPS, and navigational control systems comprising hand held remote controller and a cellular phone for navigation, a dash computer with monitor, and steering controller devices to navigate chassis which houses an electrical system that maintains charge to battery bank and grid charge system with access plug, and also may include an omnichair control and a rotational floorboard with controller, motor and cog gear that supports a navigational clear having a joy stick control device to navigate steering, breaking and speed and to thus travel in a holonomic manner for fun and to transport a load or passenger(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Patent number: 8430192
    Abstract: A robotic omniwheel vehicle includes autonomous drive logic with laser Radar, GPS for vehicle self guidance, obstacle avoidance and range finding location and also to control the omniwheel assemblies having multi-directional steering, extension and lift actuation via a universal joint and a transmission rod that also supports the chassis while traveling at speeds ranging from low to high velocity on and off road, and on rails. The navigational system control methods use manual driving, a cell phone controller comprising satellite telecommunication with voice command, and a touch screen control panel, an omnichair which can rise up and swivel on point, and may also include electromagnetic coupling devices to connect omnivehicles together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20130009469
    Abstract: A hybrid energy system comprised of methods that work in conjunction with multiple kinetic energy turbine types, valves, solar power panels, piezoelectric devices and also element force. Hybrid energy powers electrical devices on site and extra power is also consigned off site. A network control system shunts surplus energy to the utility grid via above ground and underground cable. An on site power system charges a parked vehicle battery. A utility service vehicle is employed to deliver charged battery banks to on and off grid customers. A hybrid energy system integrates on rooftops, skyscrapers, bridges, tunnels, and aqueducts, as well as infrastructure on and off shore. A hybrid energy system integrates in various vehicle types and the power is managed accordingly by the vehicle control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Patent number: 8039978
    Abstract: A renewable energy power system comprised of a controller that supervises wind turbines in either a building or vehicle. Vertical or horizontal turbine assemblies with clockwise and counter clockwise generator systems that produce AC & DC power. Batteries and battery charger that are used in conjunction with another controller to provide an emergency source of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20110162896
    Abstract: A mode of transpiration type employing a plurality of inner-motorized omniwheel apparatus comprising at least one electric motor or an ignited fueled motor, and supported by a zero degree rotating motorized yoke having hydraulic actuation, and managed by control system modes that enables a said vehicle type to transport an operator, a passenger and cargo in any given manner, and powered by a battery array that is charged by an electrical grid source, and by a renewable energy power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett
  • Publication number: 20100181780
    Abstract: A renewable energy power system includes activating wind turbine apparatus generating renewable energy power and thereby a controller is employed to furnish desired voltage to vehicle applications as well as a household or building applications also, a controller directs unspent energy to necessitate other operations or send net energy back to the electrical grid, and as a consequence, electric vehicle recharge no longer applies plus, grid demand is reduced therefore energy technology for transportation, and habitat, and industry can improve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Carla R. Gillett