Patents by Inventor John Henry HARRIS, III
John Henry HARRIS, III 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).
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Patent number: 11923552Abstract: Aspects of a modular clip for an electric battery module, a battery module comprising multiple such modular clips, and a battery pack comprising multiple battery modules are provided. The modular clip includes a housing configured to receive a plurality of battery cells. The modular clip may further comprise at least one interconnect plate. The modular clip may further comprise a retainer plate including a plurality of top cell recesses, each of the plurality of top cell recesses may comprise an opening to enable wire bonds between electrical terminals of a battery cell and the at least one interconnect plate. The battery module may comprise a plurality of wire bonds between at least one voltage sensing PCB and the at least one interconnect plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: XOS, INC.Inventor: John Henry Harris, III
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Patent number: 11732836Abstract: A pan tilt unit comprises a support, a slip ring, a rotating platform, and a tilting mechanism. An outer rotating portion of the slip ring is able to rotate about the support. The slip ring comprises connections between an inner static portion of the slip ring and the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The rotating platform is coupled to the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The tilting mechanism is coupled to the rotating platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Anduril Industries, Inc.Inventors: McHenry Carlson, Torin Herndon, John Henry Harris, III
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Publication number: 20230227047Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for the weight estimation of commercial vehicles and using these estimates to control different vehicle systems such as powertrain, brakes, and suspension. A vehicle comprises a weight estimator, which receives input from different vehicle systems and/or sensors (e.g., suspension, powertrain, speedometer, tire pressure monitoring system) and uses these inputs to determine weight values associated with the vehicle (e.g., total weight, weight distribution per axle, weight distribution per wheel, load distribution). These weight values are then used by the power train, brakes, and/or suspension as additional input for operating these systems besides drivers' input, e.g., provided as pedal positions. For example, different weight values can cause different powertrain outputs for the same accelerator pedal position, e.g., greater output for a heavier vehicle. As such, a driver experiences more uniform vehicle responses for different vehicle loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Harbinger Motors Inc.Inventors: Phillip John Weicker, John Henry Harris, III, William Clarke Eberts, Jackson George Diebel, Richard D. Walker, IV, Jue Wang
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Patent number: 11685301Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for using different truck types for deliveries. A package is initially loaded into a specially configured cargo container that can be transported either on a primary truck or a secondary truck. A secondary truck is smaller than a primary truck and is configured to transport fewer cargo containers than the primary truck. An initial leg of the overall delivery (e.g., from a warehouse to a transfer point) is performed using a primary truck. The cargo container is then transferred to a secondary truck, which completes the delivery. Empty cargo containers can be transferred back to a primary truck, e.g., in a stacked or folded manner, for transporting back to the warehouse. The configurations of primary and secondary trucks are such that these transfers can occur at any location (e.g., a parking lot) with minimal human involvement.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Harbinger Motors Inc.Inventors: William Clarke Eberts, John Henry Harris, III, Phillip John Weicker
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Patent number: 11640168Abstract: Systems and methods relating to controlling a driving system operatively coupled to a vehicle are disclosed. A location is identified using one or more sensors included with the vehicle. An input of the driving system is identified using the location. A desired output of the driving system is determined using the input.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Faraday & Future Inc.Inventors: John Henry Harris, III, Kameron Fraige Saad Buckhout, Sr.
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Publication number: 20230128284Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for estimating the current weight of commercial vehicles. A system comprising a weight estimator, which receives input from one or more vehicle systems and/or sensors, such as suspension, power train, speedometer, tire pressure monitoring system, and the like. The weight estimator uses these inputs to determine one or more weight values associated with the vehicle, such as the total vehicle weight, weight distribution per axle, weight distribution per wheel, load distribution, and the like. In some examples, the weight estimator submits these weight values to one or more other systems. For example, the weight values may be used as an indicator that the vehicle is overloaded and/or that the weight is distributed unevenly. In some examples, the weight values are used by a maintenance scheduler to determine the next required maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Harbinger Motors Inc.Inventors: Phillip John Weicker, William Clarke Eberts, John Henry Harris, III
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Publication number: 20230122078Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for using different truck types for deliveries. A package is initially loaded into a specially configured cargo container that can be transported either on a primary truck or a secondary truck. A secondary truck is smaller than a primary truck and is configured to transport fewer cargo containers than the primary truck. An initial leg of the overall delivery (e.g., from a warehouse to a transfer point) is performed using a primary truck. The cargo container is then transferred to a secondary truck, which completes the delivery. Empty cargo containers can be transferred back to a primary truck, e.g., in a stacked or folded manner, for transporting back to the warehouse. The configurations of primary and secondary trucks are such that these transfers can occur at any location (e.g., a parking lot) with minimal human involvement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Harbinger Motors Inc.Inventors: William Clarke Eberts, John Henry Harris, III, Phillip John Weicker
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Patent number: 11605839Abstract: A battery system includes a power bus and a set of battery packs. A battery pack is one or more batteries, a sensor board, and a power board. The power bus is used to electrically connect the set of battery packs. The sensor board receives a voltage difference between a battery pack not connected to the power bus and the power bus; determines whether the voltage difference indicates that a battery pack voltage is too high compared to a power bus voltage; in response to determining the voltage difference indicates that the battery pack voltage is too high compared to the power bus voltage, provides a drain indication to drain off the battery pack using a power draw mechanism until the voltage of the battery pack is within a threshold voltage difference of the power bus; and provides a connect indication to connect the disconnected battery pack to the power bus.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Anduril Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Mitchell Shine, John Henry Harris, III, Christopher Joseph Dycus
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Patent number: 11529859Abstract: Disclosed herein are electric vehicles with various characteristics. For example, electric vehicles with at least two energy storage systems are described. As another example, electric vehicles with liquid temperature regulated battery packs are described. As yet another example, electric vehicles with high voltage battery limit optimization are disclosed. And, as another example, electric vehicles with dual-battery system charge management are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Faraday & Future Inc.Inventors: Nicholas John Sampson, Anil Paryani, Daniel Arnold Sufrin-Disler, Kameron Fraige Saad Buckhout, Sr., John Henry Harris, III
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Publication number: 20220278404Abstract: Aspects of a modular clip for an electric battery module, a battery module comprising multiple such modular clips, and a battery pack comprising multiple battery modules are provided. The modular clip includes a housing configured to receive a plurality of battery cells. The modular clip may further comprise at least one interconnect plate. The modular clip may further comprise a retainer plate including a plurality of top cell recesses, each of the plurality of top cell recesses may comprise an opening to enable wire bonds between electrical terminals of a battery cell and the at least one interconnect plate. The battery module may comprise a plurality of wire bonds between at least one voltage sensing PCB and the at least one interconnect plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventor: John Henry HARRIS, III
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Publication number: 20220214009Abstract: A pan tilt unit comprises a support, a slip ring, a rotating platform, and a tilting mechanism. An outer rotating portion of the slip ring is able to rotate about the support. The slip ring comprises connections between an inner static portion of the slip ring and the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The rotating platform is coupled to the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The tilting mechanism is coupled to the rotating platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: McHenry Carlson, Torin Herndon, John Henry Harris, III
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Patent number: 11268651Abstract: A pan tilt unit comprises a support, a slip ring, a rotating platform, and a tilting mechanism. An outer rotating portion of the slip ring is able to rotate about the support. The slip ring comprises connections between an inner static portion of the slip ring and the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The rotating platform is coupled to the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The tilting mechanism is coupled to the rotating platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Anduril Industries, Inc.Inventors: McHenry Carlson, Torin Herndon, John Henry Harris, III
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Patent number: 11165117Abstract: Aspects of a modular clip for an electric battery module, a battery module comprising multiple such modular clips, and a battery pack comprising multiple battery modules are provided. The modular clip includes a housing configured to receive a plurality of battery cells. The modular clip may further comprise at least one interconnect plate. The modular clip may further comprise a retainer plate including a plurality of top cell recesses, each of the plurality of top cell recesses may comprise an opening to enable wire bonds between electrical terminals of a battery cell and the at least one interconnect plate. The battery module may comprise a plurality of wire bonds between at least one voltage sensing PCB and the at least one interconnect plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: XOS, INC.Inventor: John Henry Harris, III
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Publication number: 20210249701Abstract: A battery system includes a power bus and a set of battery packs. A battery pack is one or more batteries, a sensor board, and a power board. The power bus is used to electrically connect the set of battery packs. The sensor board receives a voltage difference between a battery pack not connected to the power bus and the power bus; determines whether the voltage difference indicates that a battery pack voltage is too high compared to a power bus voltage; in response to determining the voltage difference indicates that the battery pack voltage is too high compared to the power bus voltage, provides a drain indication to drain off the battery pack using a power draw mechanism until the voltage of the battery pack is within a threshold voltage difference of the power bus; and provides a connect indication to connect the disconnected battery pack to the power bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Jonathan Mitchell Shine, John Henry Harris, III, Christopher Joseph Dycus
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Publication number: 20210094441Abstract: Disclosed herein are electric vehicles with various characteristics. For example, electric vehicles with at least two energy storage systems are described. As another example, electric vehicles with liquid temperature regulated battery packs are described. As yet another example, electric vehicles with high voltage battery limit optimization are disclosed. And, as another example, electric vehicles with dual-battery system charge management are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2017Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Nicholas John Sampson, Anil Paryani, Daniel Arnold Sufrin-Disler, Kameron Fraige Saad Buckhout, Sr., John Henry Harris, III
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Publication number: 20210088175Abstract: A pan tilt unit comprises a support, a slip ring, a rotating platform, and a tilting mechanism. An outer rotating portion of the slip ring is able to rotate about the support. The slip ring comprises connections between an inner static portion of the slip ring and the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The rotating platform is coupled to the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The tilting mechanism is coupled to the rotating platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: McHenry Carlson, Torin Herndon, John Henry Harris, III
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Publication number: 20190259986Abstract: Aspects of a modular clip for an electric battery module, a battery module comprising multiple such modular clips, and a battery pack comprising multiple battery modules are provided. The modular clip includes a housing configured to receive a plurality of battery cells. The modular clip may further comprise at least one interconnect plate. The modular clip may further comprise a retainer plate including a plurality of top cell recesses, each of the plurality of top cell recesses may comprise an opening to enable wire bonds between electrical terminals of a battery cell and the at least one interconnect plate. The battery module may comprise a plurality of wire bonds between at least one voltage sensing PCB and the at least one interconnect plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: John Henry Harris, III
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Patent number: 10305078Abstract: Aspects of a modular clip for an electric battery, a battery module comprising multiple of such modular clips, and a battery pack comprising multiple battery modules are provided. The modular clip is configured to receive a plurality of battery cells and includes a base portion and a first and second wall extending from the base portion along a length of the modular clip. The plurality of battery cells may be received between the first wall and the second wall of the modular clip. A plurality of openings may be formed in the base portion of the modular clip, each opening being configured to extend around a bottom vent of a battery cell. Channels may also be formed in the base portion and/or base plate that are configured to enable heat or gas escaping from the bottom vent of the battery cell to vent away from an interior of the modular clip.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Thor Trucks Inc.Inventor: John Henry Harris, III
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Patent number: D868692Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: XOS, INC.Inventor: John Henry Harris, III
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Patent number: D933604Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: XOS, INC.Inventor: John Henry Harris, III