Patents by Inventor George Liu

George Liu 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).

  • Publication number: 20250100365
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In some embodiments, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
  • Patent number: 12258005
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle hazardous condition of a recreational vehicle and activating a distress mode of the recreation vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle hazardous condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chiao George Liu, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Jonathon P. Graus
  • Publication number: 20250065985
    Abstract: A snowmobile may have an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain may include one or more electric motors to power movement of one or more endless tracks. The electric powertrain may include a plurality of battery assemblies. At least one of the plurality of battery assemblies may be part of a structural frame of the snowmobile. At least one of the plurality of battery assemblies may be supported by a tunnel of the snowmobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Lucas Salfer, Chiao George Liu, Austin Bartz, Troy Pierce, Eric J. Borud, Cole J. Maxwell, Corey D. Omdahl, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Jeffrey A. Eaton, Scott R. Mooney, Richard A. Fredrickson
  • Patent number: 12179889
    Abstract: Boat handling and control systems and methods related to one or more of steering and propulsion of a pontoon boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Krosschell, Blair A. Donat, Louis J. Brady, Patrick D. Weldon, Bradley R. Fishburn, Chiao George Liu, Michael F. Donoughe, Aidan B. Shaughnessy
  • Publication number: 20240424844
    Abstract: A implement system for powersport vehicles have implements attachable to the powersport vehicles. The implements have a modular electric motor unit that may be toollessly attached to the implement providing operational power to the implement. A mower implement has a mower deck and a suspension assembly that provides a forward rearward pivot axis and a left right pivot axis when hitched to the powersport vehicle. A receiving region for the electric motor unit is positioned in the suspension assembly. The mower deck may be rotated about the left right pivot axis to an upright position and latched at the position. The single motor in the receiving region connecting to three mower blade pulleys for rotating three mower blades by the one electric motor unit utilizing a pulley system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Stephen Roltgen, Alexander Thomas Ebertowski, Austin Richard Bartz, Michael Jon Fuchs, David Thomas Feeney, Jason Sherrett, Chiao George Liu
  • Patent number: 12162339
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, John M. Nutter, Lindsay S B Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
  • Publication number: 20240383401
    Abstract: A method of detecting and warning an operator of an off-road vehicle of objects in limited-visibility environments. The method includes: detecting a potentially-hazardous object within the vicinity of the vehicle, using a sensor of the vehicle; transmitting data relating to the potentially-hazardous object to a vehicle processor; determining whether the potentially-hazardous object is in a projected path of the vehicle or in a proximity zone of the vehicle; and alerting the operator of the vehicle to the presence and location of the potentially-hazardous object when the potentially-hazardous object is in the projected path of the vehicle or in the proximity zone of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Aidan Shaughnessy, Eric Fuchs, Forrest Johnson, Chiao George Liu, Scott Taylor, Timothy Norstad, Eric Ross, Kevin Dunn, Jonathon Graus, Brian Krosschell, Benjamin Betcher, Jon Hetland, Joseph Bauer, Vinay Shirodkar
  • Publication number: 20240279689
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing sugar cane polyvinyl alcohol wherein sugar cane bagasse is processed into polyvinyl alcohol. Processing raw materials including sugar cane bagasse and deionized water. Enzymatically hydrolyzing and using saccharification on the sugar cane bagasse to obtain sugar cane bagasse enzymatic hydrolysate. Fermenting the sugar cane bagasse solution. Distilling the fermented sugar cane bagasse solution to obtain ethanol solution and lignin solution. Transferring the distilled solutions to an ethylene plant area to obtain a polymer grade ethylene product. Transferring the polymer grade ethylene product to an acetic acid evaporator to generate vinyl acetate. Introducing the vinyl acetate into an autoclave with methanol solution wherein said solutions undergo a reflux reaction process. Ethyl acetate is then dissolved in methanol to prepare a polyvinyl acetate solution which undergoes alcoholysis wherein the product is then washed and deionized, yielding polyvinyl alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Garrett Valentino, George Liu
  • Publication number: 20240217787
    Abstract: Modular winch system and associated devices are disclosed. In one or more embodiments the modular winch system includes a spool and a spool frame including a first frame portion and a second frame portion configured to rotatably support the spool. In one or more embodiments the system includes a plurality of winch modules including a motor, a gearbox, and a fairlead each connected to the spool frame, where the motor and gearbox are attached to frame portions, and each have a plurality of potential rotational orientations defined a plurality of universal attachment holes. In various embodiments, the spool frame is attachable to the vehicle in at least two orientations including a horizontal orientation where the plurality of mounting holes are approximately horizontal relative to the earth, and a vertical mounting orientation where the plurality of mounting holes are approximately vertical relative to the earth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Leonard Mattson, Jeremiah Johnstun, Lucas Frank Budzien, Aidan Shaughnessy, George Liu, Joshua James DeSmet, Tim Norstad
  • Publication number: 20240116386
    Abstract: Utility vehicles include ground engaging members, a frame supported by the ground engaging members, a motor supported by the frame operably coupled to the ground engaging members, and a battery configured to provide electrical power to the motor. The battery may be removable and configured to be easily charged by outside power sources such as generators and external batteries. A charger may be configured to receive instructions to charge the battery using a specific charger operating characteristic. The vehicle may also include a variety of accessory ports configured to electrically couple to accessories that use AC or DC power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Chiao George Liu, Aaron D. Deckard, Jacob Gerten, Benjamin R. Bauer, Akshay A. Biyani, Naval K. Agrawal, Kathryn L. Johnson, Austin A. Holt
  • Publication number: 20230397685
    Abstract: A helmet is provided with a shell and an opening wherein a first controller is supported by the shell. A pod is operatively coupled to the first controller and the pod comprises an input device. The input device provides an input to the first controller and the pod is receivable within the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chiao George Liu, Andrew J. Berg, Jeff Steppe
  • Publication number: 20230319979
    Abstract: This document describes an access point device and associated systems and methods. The techniques and systems include an access point device that includes a housing with an antenna carrier, a circuit board assembly, a heat sink, and a heat shield positioned within the housing. The housing includes a top housing member connected to a bottom housing member. The top housing member includes a concave-down top-end portion connected to a generally cylindrical vertical wall via rounded corners. The antenna carrier supports multiple antennas positioned proximate to an inner surface of the vertical wall. The heat sink is positioned between the antenna carrier and the circuit board assembly. The circuit board assembly is positioned between the heat shield and the heat sink, and the heat shield is positioned between the circuit board assembly and the bottom housing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Yau-Shing Lee, Rolando Willcox Esparza, George Liu, Wing Tung Wong, Frédéric Heckmann, Vivian W. Tang
  • Patent number: 11744007
    Abstract: This document describes an access point device and associated systems and methods. The techniques and systems include an access point device that includes a housing with an antenna carrier, a circuit board assembly, a heat sink, and a heat shield positioned within the housing. The housing includes a top housing member connected to a bottom housing member. The top housing member includes a concave-down top-end portion connected to a generally cylindrical vertical wall via rounded corners. The antenna carrier supports multiple antennas positioned proximate to an inner surface of the vertical wall. The heat sink is positioned between the antenna carrier and the circuit board assembly. The circuit board assembly is positioned between the heat shield and the heat sink, and the heat shield is positioned between the circuit board assembly and the bottom housing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Yau-Shing Lee, Rolando Willcox Esparza, George Liu, Wing Tung Wong, Frédéric Heckmann, Vivian W. Tang
  • Publication number: 20230145796
    Abstract: A hot water tank is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: FLEXCHANGER TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Walter WARDROP, Nicholas BARBER, George LIU
  • Patent number: 11551659
    Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Taylor, Steven B. Elgee, Chiao George Liu, Austin A. Bartz
  • Publication number: 20220249166
    Abstract: A method for treating a treatment site (106) within or adjacent to a vessel wall (108) or heart valve includes tapering an optical fiber (122) from a fiber proximal end (122P) to a fiber distal end (122D); positioning the optical fiber (122) such that the fiber distal end (122D) is positioned within an inflatable balloon (104); coupling an energy source (124) in optical communication with the fiber proximal end (122P); and receiving an energy pulse from the energy source (124) into the fiber proximal end (122P) so that the optical fiber (122) emits light energy in a direction away from the optical fiber (122) to generate a plasma pulse within the inflatable balloon (104). The method can further include coupling a first fiber member (250) to a second fiber member (258), which can include fusing the first fiber member (250) to the second fiber member (258) at a fused region (256); and encircling the fused region (256) with a ferrule (248).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher A. Cook, Eric Schultheis, Mina Mossayebi, George Liu, Itzhak Fang, Jennet Johnson, Theresa Shar
  • Publication number: 20220249165
    Abstract: A catheter system (100) for treating a treatment site (106) within or adjacent to a vessel wall (108) or a heart valve includes an inflatable balloon (104), an optical fiber (122), and an energy source (124). The optical fiber (122) has a fiber proximal end (122P), and a fiber distal end (122D) positioned within the inflatable balloon (104). The optical fiber (122) is configured to receive an energy pulse so that the optical fiber (122) emits light energy in a direction away from the optical fiber (122) to generate a plasma pulse within the inflatable balloon (104). The optical fiber (122) can be tapered from the fiber proximal end (122P) toward the fiber distal end (122D). The energy source (124) in optical communication with the fiber proximal end (122P) of the optical fiber (122), and can include a laser. The optical fiber (122) includes a first fiber member (250) and a second fiber member (258) that is coupled to the first fiber member (250).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher A. Cook, Eric Schultheis, Mina Mossayebi, George Liu, Itzhak Fang, Jennet Johnson, Theresa Shar
  • Publication number: 20220242213
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to youth electric recreational vehicles. In an exemplary embodiment, a youth recreational vehicle, comprises: one or more front ground engaging members, one or more rear ground engaging members, and a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the youth recreational vehicle comprises a seat supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain is configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. The electric powertrain comprises: a controller, at least one electric motor, and at least one battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Austin R. Bartz, Chiao George Liu, Scott D. Taylor, Kyle J. Schounard, William B. Rodriguez, Steven W. Aronson, Kyle T. Roggenkamp, Yassin M. Kelay, David F. Buehler, Brian E. Brandt, John M. Nutter, Lindsay SB Edwards, Joseph A. Wegleitner
  • Publication number: 20220118969
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle hazardous condition of a recreational vehicle and activating a distress mode of the recreation vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle hazardous condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Chiao George Liu, Joseph P. Nuxoll, Jonathon P. Graus
  • Publication number: 20220061128
    Abstract: This document describes an access point device and associated systems and methods. The techniques and systems include an access point device that includes a housing with an antenna carrier, a circuit board assembly, a heat sink, and a heat shield positioned within the housing. The housing includes a top housing member connected to a bottom housing member. The top housing member includes a concave-down top-end portion connected to a generally cylindrical vertical wall via rounded corners. The antenna carrier supports multiple antennas positioned proximate to an inner surface of the vertical wall. The heat sink is positioned between the antenna carrier and the circuit board assembly. The circuit board assembly is positioned between the heat shield and the heat sink, and the heat shield is positioned between the circuit board assembly and the bottom housing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Yau-Shing Lee, Rolando Willcox Esparza, George Liu, Wing Tung Wong, Frédéric Heckmann, Vivian W. Tang