Patents by Inventor Julian de la RUA
Julian de la RUA 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: 11890527Abstract: Fender assemblies are disclosed, each assembly including a frame and a fender. The frame has a first leg including a first coupling portion and a second leg including a first latch portion, and the frame is configured to be coupled to the vehicle with the first leg and the second leg on opposite sides of a wheel. The fender has a first end and a second end, the first end having a second coupling portion configured to releasably mate with the first coupling portion of the frame to form a manually releasable joint, the second end comprising a second latch portion configured to mate with the first latch portion of the frame to releasably secure the second end to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: FUTURE MOTION, INC.Inventors: Julian De La Rua, Daniel Blachinsky, Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Phil Rullman
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Patent number: 11820453Abstract: Fender assemblies are disclosed, each including a rectangular frame defining a central aperture. The perimeter of the central aperture may have a rounded-rectangle shape. A fender arch in the form of an arcuate sheet, e.g., of carbon fiber (CF), terminates on either end at respective first and second flanges extending outward to form a planar base. The arcuate sheet extends through the central aperture to reach above a top side of the frame and the flanges abut a bottom side of the frame. A mud guard is coupled to the rectangular frame through the first flange of the arcuate sheet, such that the mud guard extends from the first flange away from the second side of the frame. The frame and mud guard may be made of plastic, and may be configured to absorb assembly forces to avoid damaging the CF fender arch.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Blachinsky, Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Julian De La Rua
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Publication number: 20230218978Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Beau ROBERTSON, Daniel J. WOOD, Julian DE LA RUA
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Publication number: 20230120664Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information. The vehicle may have a secondary battery chargeable via a three-pin charging port including an input pin, a ground pin, and an identification pin configured to receive an expected identification signal from an external charging circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Julian DE LA RUA, Brady BOONE, Daniel James WOOD
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Patent number: 11541299Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Publication number: 20220396329Abstract: Fender assemblies are disclosed, each including a rectangular frame defining a central aperture. The perimeter of the central aperture may have a rounded-rectangle shape. A fender arch in the form of an arcuate sheet, e.g., of carbon fiber (CF), terminates on either end at respective first and second flanges extending outward to form a planar base. The arcuate sheet extends through the central aperture to reach above a top side of the frame and the flanges abut a bottom side of the frame. A mud guard is coupled to the rectangular frame through the first flange of the arcuate sheet, such that the mud guard extends from the first flange away from the second side of the frame. The frame and mud guard may be made of plastic, and may be configured to absorb assembly forces to avoid damaging the CF fender arch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Daniel BLACHINSKY, Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Julian DE LA RUA
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Patent number: 11299059Abstract: A self-propelled, one-wheeled vehicle may include a board having two deck portions each having a concave front footpad configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. The concave front footpad has a rider detection sensor in the form of a membrane switch conforming to the shape of the footpad (e.g., facilitated by one or more slots formed in the membrane switch). A motor assembly drives the vehicle in response to board orientation and rider detection information. The vehicle may have a secondary battery chargeable via a three-pin charging port including an input pin, a ground pin, and an identification pin configured to receive an expected identification signal from an external charging circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Julian De La Rua, Brady Boone
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Publication number: 20210008439Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Beau ROBERTSON, Daniel J. WOOD, Julian DE LA RUA
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Patent number: 10786726Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Publication number: 20200254327Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Beau ROBERTSON, Daniel J. WOOD, Julian DE LA RUA
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Patent number: 10695656Abstract: When an electric vehicle is traveling downhill, experiencing regenerative braking, or otherwise forcing the vehicle motor to turn faster than the commanded motor torque, the vehicle motor produces electrical energy that can be used to recharge a vehicle battery. However, if the vehicle battery is already nearly or fully charged, the excess electrical energy produced may damage the battery. Control systems described herein may reduce and/or dispose of the excess energy by manipulating the motor flux (i.e., direct) current and quadrature current independently.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Patent number: 10456658Abstract: A self-stabilizing, one-wheeled electric skateboard may include improved features. In some examples, the vehicle includes a status indicator viewable through a slot formed in an upper surface of the board. In some examples, the vehicle includes a convertible carrying handle transitionable between stowed and deployed positions. In some examples, the vehicle includes an interchangeable fender and fender substitute that may be removably coupled to an upper surface of the board. In some examples, a motor controller of the vehicle may operate a field-oriented control (FOC) scheme configured to control the electric motor by manipulating a direct current aligned with a rotating rotor flux angle and a quadrature current defined at ninety degrees from the rotating rotor flux angle. In some examples, the motor controller may be configured to permit intuitive dismounting of the vehicle by tilting and/or moving the vehicle backward.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Publication number: 20190269998Abstract: When an electric vehicle is traveling downhill, experiencing regenerative braking, or otherwise forcing the vehicle motor to turn faster than the commanded motor torque, the vehicle motor produces electrical energy that can be used to recharge a vehicle battery. However, if the vehicle battery is already nearly or fully charged, the excess electrical energy produced may damage the battery. Control systems described herein may reduce and/or dispose of the excess energy by manipulating the motor flux (i.e., direct) current and quadrature current independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Daniel J. WOOD, Julian DE LA RUA
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Publication number: 20190168104Abstract: When an electric vehicle is traveling downhill, experiencing regenerative braking, or otherwise forcing the vehicle motor to turn faster than the commanded motor torque, the vehicle motor produces electrical energy that can be used to recharge a vehicle battery. However, if the vehicle battery is already nearly or fully charged, the excess electrical energy produced may damage the battery. Control systems described herein may reduce and/or dispose of the excess energy by manipulating the motor flux (i.e., direct) current and quadrature current independently.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Daniel J. WOOD, Julian DE LA RUA
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Patent number: 10307660Abstract: An electric vehicle may comprise a board including deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may be mounted to the board and configured to propel the electric vehicle using the wheel assembly. At least one orientation sensor may be configured to measure orientation information of the board, and at least one pressure-sensing transducer may be configured to determine rider presence information. A motor controller may be configured to receive the orientation information and the rider presence information, and to cause the motor assembly to propel the electric vehicle based on the orientation and presence information.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Daniel Wood, Julian de la Rua
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Patent number: 10293243Abstract: When an electric vehicle is traveling downhill, experiencing regenerative braking, or otherwise forcing the vehicle motor to turn faster than the commanded motor torque, the vehicle motor produces electrical energy that can be used to recharge a vehicle battery. However, if the vehicle battery is already nearly or fully charged, the excess electrical energy produced may damage the battery. Control systems described herein may reduce and/or dispose of the excess energy by manipulating the motor flux (i.e., direct) current and quadrature current independently.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Daniel J. Wood, Julian De La Rua
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Publication number: 20190015731Abstract: An electric vehicle may comprise a board including deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may be mounted to the board and configured to propel the electric vehicle using the wheel assembly. At least one orientation sensor may be configured to measure orientation information of the board, and at least one pressure-sensing transducer may be configured to determine rider presence information. A motor controller may be configured to receive the orientation information and the rider presence information, and to cause the motor assembly to propel the electric vehicle based on the orientation and presence information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Daniel WOOD, Julian de la RUA
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Patent number: 10143910Abstract: An electric vehicle may comprise a board including deck portions each configured to receive a foot of a rider, and a wheel assembly disposed between the deck portions. A motor assembly may be mounted to the board and configured to propel the electric vehicle using the wheel assembly. At least one orientation sensor may be configured to measure orientation information of the board, and at least one pressure-sensing transducer may be configured to determine rider presence information. A motor controller may be configured to receive the orientation information and the rider presence information, and to cause the motor assembly to propel the electric vehicle based on the orientation and presence information.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Daniel Wood, Julian de la Rua
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Patent number: 10112680Abstract: Apparatuses and methods relating to hub motors having enhanced thermal characteristics may include a hub motor having a stator comprising steel and a central axle (e.g., a mandrel and shaft) comprising a material with a substantially higher thermal conductivity than the stator (e.g., aluminum). Heat may be transferred from the stator through the axle of the motor to an outside heat sink. Manufacturing of thermally enhanced hub motors may include extrusion and/or cryogenic fitting methods relating to the central mandrel and shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Dan Blachinsky, Julian De La Rua, Clyde Hancock
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Patent number: D999859Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Blachinsky, Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Julian De La Rua