Patents by Inventor Nicolas A. Kurczewski

Nicolas A. Kurczewski 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: 11958527
    Abstract: A skid-steer delivery autonomous ground vehicle has a drive train and suspension that aids in maneuverability. The AGV has six wheels, each of which is powered by its own motor. The AGV has features that diminish the dragging effect on the wheels, either by choice of wheel features or by taking weight off the front wheels during turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Kurczewski, Ennio Claretti, Nicolas Hostein, Brett Skaloud, Andrew Stubbs
  • Patent number: 11548373
    Abstract: A chassis and skin of a delivery Autonomous Ground Vehicle include discrete upper and lower thermal management systems. The lower thermal management system is indirect, as is moves air through a closed duct that is in contact with high-heat dissipating components via heat sinks. The upper thermal management system is direct, as it moves air into the interior cavity of the AGV to cool sensors and other electronic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas Kurczewski, Ennio Claretti, Nicolas Hostein, Brett Skaloud, Andrew Stubbs, Kyle Washabaugh
  • Patent number: 11124233
    Abstract: A skid-steer delivery autonomous ground vehicle has a drive train and suspension that aids in maneuverability. The AGV has six wheels, each of which is powered by its own motor. The AGV has features that diminish the dragging effect on the wheels, either by choice of wheel features or by taking weight off the front wheels during turning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Kurczewski, Ennio Claretti, Nicolas Hostein, Brett Skaloud, Andrew Stubbs
  • Patent number: 11059373
    Abstract: A delivery AGV has a hybrid braking system. An emergency electrical brake shorts between motor contacts to stop the AGV quickly, but it doesn't work well to keep the AGV stopped, such as when on a hill. A mechanical parking brake is electrically actuated to lock the wheels. Both systems can be used at once for stopping the AGV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ennio Claretti, Nicolas Kurczewski, Andrew Stubbs
  • Patent number: 11001443
    Abstract: A delivery autonomous ground vehicle includes several drainage features to keep water away from the package to be delivered and sensitive components. The cargo bay includes dimples to raise the package from the floor of the bay and a drain. Enclosed drain pans beneath elements of the lid also include drains. Water entering from the cooling air inlet holes of discharge holes can drain back through the holes or through the main drain. Overlapping panels inhibit water ingress, but if provided without seals, the water ingress between overlapping panels flows to the main drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Skaloud, Nicolas Hostein, Nicolas Kurczewski
  • Patent number: 10946912
    Abstract: A chassis and skin of a delivery Autonomous Ground Vehicle include an aluminum structure and polymer panels affixed to the AGV by fasteners. The panels are mutually overlapping. A method of assembly includes hooks and clips to put and hold the panels in place during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Hostein, Ennio Claretti, Nicolas Kurczewski, Brett Skaloud, Andrew Stubbs
  • Publication number: 20200218314
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a display portion and a keyboard portion that includes a cradle dock to allow the display portion to be removably connected to the keyboard portion in a first configuration, where a viewing angle of the display portion can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Hui, Russell S. Aoki, Anthony P. Valpiani, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Patent number: 10481643
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a display portion and a keyboard portion that includes a cradle dock to allow the display portion to be removably connected to the keyboard portion in a first configuration, where a viewing angle of the display portion can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hui, Russell S. Aoki, Anthony P. Valpiani, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Publication number: 20180210506
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a display portion and a keyboard portion that includes a cradle dock to allow the display portion to be removably connected to the keyboard portion in a first configuration, where a viewing angle of the display portion can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hui, Russell S. Aoki, Anthony P. Valpiani, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Patent number: 9766661
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a display portion and a keyboard portion that includes a cradle dock to allow the display portion to be removably connected to the keyboard portion in a first configuration, where a viewing angle of the display portion can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hui, Russell Aoki, Anthony P. Valpiani, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Patent number: 9690340
    Abstract: A system and method for adaptive thermal and performance management in electronic devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: providing a processor with a plurality of selectable performance levels and a sensor in an electronic device; receiving sensor information from the sensor, the sensor information including information for determining if the electronic device is positioned proximately to an active airflow; determining a device context from the sensor information; and dynamically modifying the performance level of the processor by implementing one of a plurality of selectable performance levels of the processor based on the device context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Edwards, Meenakshi Gupta, Brian R. Peil, Nicholas R. Weber, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Patent number: 9354668
    Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis for an electronic device, comprising a first hinge assembly to be coupled to the first section of the chassis for the electronic device, a second hinge assembly to be coupled to the second section of the chassis for the electronic device, a first rigid connecting member to be coupled to the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, a first resistance element to provide a first rotational resistance between the first hinge assembly and a first end of the first rigid connecting member and a first resistance element to provide a second rotational resistance between the second hinge assembly and a second end of the first rigid connecting member. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Peter Bristol, Michael S. Brazel, Kristin L. Weihl, Stella Latscha, Alexander D. Williams, Nicolas Kurczewski, Barry T. Dale, Robert R. Atkinson, Jr., Stephen J. Allen, Patrick S. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160091938
    Abstract: A system and method for adaptive thermal and performance management in electronic devices are disclosed. A particular embodiment includes: providing a processor with a plurality of selectable performance levels and a sensor in an electronic device; receiving sensor information from the sensor, the sensor information including information for determining if the electronic device is positioned proximately to an active airflow; determining a device context from the sensor information; and dynamically modifying the performance level of the processor by implementing one of a plurality of selectable performance levels of the processor based on the device context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: James W. Edwards, Meenakshi Gupta, Brian R. Peil, Nicholas R. Weber, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Patent number: 9152183
    Abstract: In one embodiment a locking mechanism for a hinge, comprises a housing defining a chamber which is to contain a magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a bias mechanism which disposed at a first end of the chamber, a piston disposed at a second end of the chamber, the piston to be coupled to a hinge rotatable about a first axis, wherein rotation of the hinge about the first axis translates the piston laterally in the housing on a first side of the chamber, and a magnet positioned proximate the housing to change the MR fluid from a first state in which the MR fluid exhibits a low viscosity to a second state in which the MR exhibits a high viscosity. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Publication number: 20150227174
    Abstract: In one embodiment chassis for an electronic device comprises a first section and a second section and an assembly to connect the first section of the chassis to the second section of the chassis for an electronic device, comprising a first hinge assembly to be coupled to the first section of the chassis for the electronic device, a second hinge assembly to be coupled to the second section of the chassis for the electronic device, a first rigid connecting member to be coupled to the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly, a first resistance element to provide a first rotational resistance between the first hinge assembly and a first end of the first rigid connecting member and a first resistance element to provide a second rotational resistance between the second hinge assembly and a second end of the first rigid connecting member. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Tod A. Byquist, Peter Bristol, Michael S. Brazel, Kristin L. Weihl, Stella Latscha, Alexander D. Williams, Nicolas Kurczewski, Barry T. Dale, Robert R. Atkinson, JR., Stephen J. Allen, Patrick S. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150036273
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that could include a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a display portion and a keyboard portion that includes a cradle dock to allow the display portion to be removably connected to the keyboard portion in a first configuration, where a viewing angle of the display portion can be adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hui, Russell Aoki, Anthony P. Valpiani, Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Publication number: 20140268555
    Abstract: In one embodiment a locking mechanism for a hinge, comprises a housing defining a chamber which is to contain a magnetorheological (MR) fluid, a bias mechanism which disposed at a first end of the chamber, a piston disposed at a second end of the chamber, the piston to be coupled to a hinge rotatable about a first axis, wherein rotation of the hinge about the first axis translates the piston laterally in the housing on a first side of the chamber, and a magnet positioned proximate the housing to change the MR fluid from a first state in which the MR fluid exhibits a low viscosity to a second state in which the MR exhibits a high viscosity. Other embodiments may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Nicolas A. Kurczewski
  • Patent number: D917341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Katz, Christopher Jones, Ennio Claretti, Robert Curtis, Nicolas Hostein, Peter Johnson, Nicolas Kurczewski, Sean Scott, Brett Skaloud, Andrew Stubbs, Scott Waters