Patents by Inventor Dane MacGregor Morison

Dane MacGregor Morison 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: 12729976
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an advanced system for enhancing active suspension in vehicles through predictive road profiling. The system employs a novel combination of sensors and algorithms to accurately predict road irregularities before the vehicle encounters them. This predictive capability allows for real-time adjustments to the suspension system, optimizing vehicle handling, comfort, and safety. The system includes a look-ahead sensor mechanism that measures the road profile at a distance ahead of the vehicle and computes the anticipated road conditions using a sophisticated algorithm that accounts for vehicle dynamics such as speed, pitch, and heave. The processed data is then used to adjust the suspension settings preemptively, mitigating the impact of road irregularities and improving the overall driving experience. This technology addresses the limitations of current active suspension systems by enhancing their predictive accuracy and operational efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2026
    Assignee: LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dane MacGregor Morison, James Andrew Mynderse
  • Publication number: 20250334423
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an advanced system for enhancing active suspension in vehicles through predictive road profiling. The system employs a novel combination of sensors and algorithms to accurately predict road irregularities before the vehicle encounters them. This predictive capability allows for real-time adjustments to the suspension system, optimizing vehicle handling, comfort, and safety. The system includes a look-ahead sensor mechanism that measures the road profile at a distance ahead of the vehicle and computes the anticipated road conditions using a sophisticated algorithm that accounts for vehicle dynamics such as speed, pitch, and heave. The processed data is then used to adjust the suspension settings preemptively, mitigating the impact of road irregularities and improving the overall driving experience. This technology addresses the limitations of current active suspension systems by enhancing their predictive accuracy and operational efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Dane MacGregor Morison, James Andrew Mynderse