Patents by Inventor John D. Nickles

John D. Nickles 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).

  • Control system for tilting motorcycle trike
    Patent number: 10144475
    Abstract: A system used to control the orientation of a vehicle's suspension. The system includes a control system receiving input data from a plurality of sensors concerning the relative motion, speed, and orientation of the vehicle. The control system is configured to process the input data and actively control the orientation of the suspension system by selecting a suitable driver speed and tilt angle according to external conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Mystery Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Lawayne Matthies, Mark D. Siegel, John D. Nickles
  • Control System for Tilting Motorcycle trike
    Publication number: 20170050693
    Abstract: A system used to control the orientation of a vehicle's suspension. The system includes a control system receiving input data from a plurality of sensors concerning the relative motion, speed, and orientation of the vehicle. The control system is configured to process the input data and actively control the orientation of the suspension system by selecting a suitable driver speed and tilt angle according to external conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: Mystery Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Lawayne Matties, Mark D. Siegel, John D. Nickles
  • Control system for tilting motorcycle trike
    Patent number: 9487234
    Abstract: A system used to control the orientation of a vehicle's suspension. The system includes a control system receiving input data from a plurality of sensors concerning the relative motion, speed, and orientation of the vehicle. The control system is configured to process the input data and actively control the orientation of the suspension system by selecting a suitable driver speed and tilt angle according to external conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Mystery Designs, LLC
    Inventors: Lawayne Matthies, Mark D. Siegel, John D. Nickles