Patents by Inventor Lawayne Matthies

Lawayne Matthies 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: 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20100292041
    Abstract: A tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame. The system has two sets of control arms, each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame. An upright is pivotally connected to each set of control arms, each upright having a rotatable hub for allowing one of the wheels to be mounted thereto. Two rocker arms are pivotally connected to the frame, and a control link is pivotally connected to each of the rocker arms, such that pivoting of one rocker arm causes corresponding pivoting of the other rocker arm. A link member operably connects each rocker arm to a corresponding upright, such that pivoting of each rocker arm causes corresponding movement of the uprights. An actuator is configured to selectively pivot the rocker arms, such that actuation of the actuator pivots the rocker arms, thereby causing the frame to rotate about a generally longitudinal roll center and causing each upright to rotate about a generally longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: 7762368
    Abstract: A tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame. The system has two sets of control arms, each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame. An upright is pivotally connected to each set of control arms, each upright having a rotatable hub for allowing one of the wheels to be mounted thereto. Two rocker arms are pivotally connected to the frame, and a control link is pivotally connected to each of the rocker arms, such that pivoting of one rocker arm causes corresponding pivoting of the other rocker arm. A link member operably connects each rocker arm to a corresponding upright, such that pivoting of each rocker arm causes corresponding movement of the uprights. An actuator is configured to selectively pivot the rocker arms, such that actuation of the actuator pivots the rocker arms, thereby causing the frame to rotate about a generally longitudinal roll center and causing each upright to rotate about a generally longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Publication number: 20080135320
    Abstract: A tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame. The system has two sets of control arms, each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame. An upright is pivotally connected to each set of control arms, each upright having a rotatable hub for allowing one of the wheels to be mounted thereto. Two rocker arms are pivotally connected to the frame, and a control link is pivotally connected to each of the rocker arms, such that pivoting of one rocker arm causes corresponding pivoting of the other rocker arm. A link member operably connects each rocker arm to a corresponding upright, such that pivoting of each rocker arm causes corresponding movement of the uprights. An actuator is configured to selectively pivot the rocker arms, such that actuation of the actuator pivots the rocker arms, thereby causing the frame to rotate about a generally longitudinal roll center and causing each upright to rotate about a generally longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: 7343997
    Abstract: A tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame. The system has two sets of control arms, each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame. An upright is pivotally connected to each set of control arms, each upright having a rotatable hub for allowing one of the wheels to be mounted thereto. Two rocker arms are pivotally connected to the frame, and a control link is pivotally connected to each of the rocker arms, such that pivoting of one rocker arm causes corresponding pivoting of the other rocker arm. A link member operably connects each rocker arm to a corresponding upright, such that pivoting of each rocker arm causes corresponding movement of the uprights. An actuator is configured to selectively pivot the rocker arms, such that actuation of the actuator pivots the rocker arms, thereby causing the frame to rotate about a generally longitudinal roll center and causing each upright to rotate about a generally longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: D502431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: D502894
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: D502895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: D507228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: D508010
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies
  • Patent number: D512344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Lawayne Matthies