Patents by Inventor Damon Jay Giraud
Damon Jay Giraud 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: 12224744Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2023Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20240097680Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 11848665Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 11731583Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
-
Publication number: 20230078629Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 11528027Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20220227332Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
-
Patent number: 11390349Abstract: A core of the electric motorcycle includes a monocoque that partially encloses a housing for a motor and gearbox. Separate suspension mounts attach to the core, which permits them to be exchanged for other mounts to provide different suspension geometries. A power electronics unit attaches to the front of the monocoque. The shape of the monocoque allows for the proper positioning of the center of gravity of the motorcycle in order to provide a balanced ride.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Derek Dorresteyn, Jeff Waldo Sand, Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 11351960Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
-
Patent number: 11305778Abstract: Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 11189166Abstract: Multiple sensors detect the environment of a motorcycle, including an intersection and a vehicle at the intersection. The direction and speed of both the motorcycle and vehicle are determined and, using these, times are calculated for the motorcycle and vehicle to reach a given point in the intersection. Depending on the times to arrive at the point, a probability of a collision is estimated. The rider of the motorcycle is alerted if there is a considerable probability of a collision, via haptic alert devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20210276655Abstract: A core of the electric motorcycle includes a monocoque that partially encloses a housing for a motor and gearbox. Separate suspension mounts attach to the core, which permits them to be exchanged for other mounts to provide different suspension geometries. A power electronics unit attaches to the front of the monocoque. The shape of the monocoque allows for the proper positioning of the center of gravity of the motorcycle in order to provide a balanced ride.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Derek Dorresteyn, Jeff Waldo Sand, Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20210245601Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a docking station for a driver's smart device. The smart device displays engine related and other information to the driver while operating the vehicle. The smart device provides a supplementary screen to the screen installed in the vehicle at manufacture, or acts as an alternative to having a screen installed at manufacture. The docked smart device replaces one or more of the instruments normally present in a vehicle dashboard or motorcycle instrument cluster. The smart device also controls operation of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong, Raymond C. L. Leung
-
Publication number: 20210229675Abstract: Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20210171057Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20210166558Abstract: Multiple sensors detect the environment of a motorcycle, including an intersection and a vehicle at the intersection. The direction and speed of both the motorcycle and vehicle are determined and, using these, times are calculated for the motorcycle and vehicle to reach a given point in the intersection. Depending on the times to arrive at the point, a probability of a collision is estimated. The rider of the motorcycle is alerted if there is a considerable probability of a collision, via haptic alert devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 10994739Abstract: Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Damon Motors Ltd.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Patent number: 10926780Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Damon Motors Inc.Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20200377106Abstract: Force-detecting sensors are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to detect the rider's grip, weight and weight distribution. A control unit interprets the signals from the sensors to determine an attribute of the rider or an intention of the rider to make a manoeuvre. Signals from environmental sensors are used by the control unit to determine whether the intended manoeuvre would endanger the rider, and, if so, the rider is alerted before the manoeuvre is undertaken. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, of as little as a fraction of a second, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The control unit also controls settings of the motorcycle during a hazardous state of the motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong
-
Publication number: 20200269868Abstract: Haptic devices are installed in a motorcycle's handlebars, footpegs and seat to provide the rider with alerts that relate to hazards. The alert is provided before the rider notices the hazard, or before the rider reacts to the hazard. By giving advance warning, a rider is given extra time to avert a potential accident. The alerts also provide a direct instruction to the rider as to what to do to avoid the accident.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Damon Jay Giraud, Dominique Kwong