Patents by Inventor James Yu-Hsin Kuo

James Yu-Hsin Kuo 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: 11919543
    Abstract: Multi-mode personal transportation and delivery devices and methods of use are disclosed herein. A device can include a communications interface, the communications interface configured to provide vehicle-to-everything communications, a device controller comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions, the processor executing the instructions to: receive a first message from a service provider that the transportation device is to relocate to a location based on user demand; and activate a redistribution mode to cause the transportation device to autonomously navigate to the location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund Pengfei He, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Joseph Ian Halaszynski
  • Patent number: 11911637
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a mask, and in particular a mask configured as a respirator. The disclosed mask is relatively low cost and relatively easy to manufacture. Further, the disclosed mask is reusable and customizable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Charles Brick, Martin Delonis, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Arnav Wagh, Michael Harmon, Jason Powell
  • Publication number: 20230055354
    Abstract: Multi-mode personal transportation and delivery devices and methods of use are disclosed herein. A device can include a communications interface, the communications interface configured to provide vehicle-to-everything communications, a device controller comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions, the processor executing the instructions to: receive a first message from a service provider that the transportation device is to relocate to a location based on user demand; and activate a redistribution mode to cause the transportation device to autonomously navigate to the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Edmund Pengfei He, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Joseph Ian Halaszynski
  • Publication number: 20220176169
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a mask, and in particular a mask configured as a respirator. The disclosed mask is relatively low cost and relatively easy to manufacture. Further, the disclosed mask is reusable and customizable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: William Charles Brick, Martin Delonis, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Arnav Wagh, Michael Harmon
  • Patent number: 11237569
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a body, a removable cab, a cargo movement subsystem, and a computing device. The removable cab is attachable to the body. The computing device includes a processor and a memory. The computing device is programmed to actuate at least one vehicle subsystem to move the vehicle to deliver cargo stored in the cab and the cargo movement subsystem move the cargo. The cargo movement subsystem is arranged to move the cargo from the cab to a position accessible from an exterior of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Daniel Tang, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Jack Li, Euishik Bang
  • Patent number: 11124257
    Abstract: A scooter includes a platform, a shell movably coupled to the platform via a gripper of the shell and a grip surface of the platform, and front and rear wheels rotatably coupled to the platform. The shell defines a cavity, and the platform is movable into and out of the cavity. The scooter may include a retractable pole coupled to the platform and a handlebar coupled to the retractable pole. The retractable pole may be coupled to and steer the front wheel. The shell may include one or two foldable decks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Hyunsoo Kim, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Jack Li, Euishik Bang
  • Publication number: 20200298927
    Abstract: A scooter includes a platform, a shell movably coupled to the platform via a gripper of the shell and a grip surface of the platform, and front and rear wheels rotatably coupled to the platform. The shell defines a cavity, and the platform is movable into and out of the cavity. The scooter may include a retractable pole coupled to the platform and a handlebar coupled to the retractable pole. The retractable pole may be coupled to and steer the front wheel. The shell may include one or two foldable decks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin KUO, Hyunsoo KIM, Chelsia Ka Po LAU, Jack LI, Euishik BANG
  • Patent number: 10723189
    Abstract: A personal transportation device comprises a frame, a wheel pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, a motor to rotate the wheel; and an automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module is configured to control the wheel and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route as an unmanned aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Tang, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Eui Shik Bang, Jack Li
  • Patent number: 10549809
    Abstract: A scooter includes a lower body with a first end and a second end, a rear wheel rotatably supported by the first end, an elongated front body with a lower end and an upper end, a guide fixed within the front body extending from the lower end to the upper end, an attachment member pivotably fixed to the second end of the lower body and engaged by the guide, and a front wheel rotatably supported by the lower end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Jack Li, Hyunsoo Kim, Euishik Bang, Bruce Preston Williams
  • Patent number: 10328988
    Abstract: A scooter is provided. The scooter comprises a frame assembly including a main frame for a user, an extendable frame movably connected to the main frame and configured to be extendable away from the main frame at an interface at which the main frame and the extendable frame meet, and a wheel assembly connected to the frame assembly. The extendable frame forms a cargo space at an extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Eui Shik Bang, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Daniel Tang, Jack Li
  • Publication number: 20190113935
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a body, a removable cab, a cargo movement subsystem, and a computing device. The removable cab is attachable to the body. The computing device includes a processor and a memory. The computing device is programmed to actuate at least one vehicle subsystem to move the vehicle to deliver cargo stored in the cab and the cargo movement subsystem move the cargo. The cargo movement subsystem is arranged to move the cargo from the cab to a position accessible from an exterior of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin KUO, Daniel TANG, Chelsia Ka Po LAU, Jack LI, Euishik BANG
  • Publication number: 20190111988
    Abstract: A scooter includes a lower body with a first end and a second end, a rear wheel rotatably supported by the first end, an elongated front body with a lower end and an upper end, a guide fixed within the front body extending from the lower end to the upper end, an attachment member pivotably fixed to the second end of the lower body and engaged by the guide, and a front wheel rotatably supported by the lower end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin KUO, Chelsia Ka Po LAU, Jack LI, Hyunsoo KIM, Euishik BANG, Bruce Preston WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20180037288
    Abstract: A scooter is provided. The scooter comprises a frame assembly including a main frame for a user, an extendable frame movably connected to the main frame and configured to be extendable away from the main frame at an interface at which the main frame and the extendable frame meet, and a wheel assembly connected to the frame assembly. The extendable frame forms a cargo space at an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Eui Shik Bang, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Daniel Tang, Jack Li
  • Publication number: 20180029431
    Abstract: A personal transportation device comprises a frame, a wheel pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, a motor to rotate the wheel; and an automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module is configured to control the wheel and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route as an unmanned aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Tang, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Eui Shik Bang, Jack Li
  • Patent number: D609155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: George Bucher, Melvin Betancourt, James Yu-Hsin Kuo
  • Patent number: D610501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: George Bucher, Melvin Betancourt, James Yu-Hsin Kuo
  • Patent number: D610502
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: George Bucher, Melvin Betancourt, James Yu-Hsin Kuo
  • Patent number: D618146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: George Bucher, Melvin Betancourt, Aaron Walker, James Yu-Hsin Kuo
  • Patent number: D619512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Christopher George Walter, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Solomon H Song, Darrell Paul Behmer, Moray Stuart Callum
  • Patent number: D621533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Solomon H. Song, Darrell Paul Behmer, Moray Stuart Callum