Patents by Inventor Phil Rullman

Phil Rullman 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: 11890530
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: FUTURE MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue, Daniel Blachinsky
  • Patent number: 11890527
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: FUTURE MOTION, INC.
    Inventors: Julian De La Rua, Daniel Blachinsky, Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Phil Rullman
  • Publication number: 20230285838
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Beau ROBERTSON, Phil RULLMAN, Ximena PRUGUE, Daniel BLACHINSKY
  • Patent number: 11590409
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue, Daniel Blachinsky
  • Publication number: 20230001286
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan DOERKSEN, Beau ROBERTSON, Phil RULLMAN, Ximena PRUGUE, Daniel BLACHINSKY
  • Patent number: 11273364
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue, Daniel Blachinsky
  • Patent number: D985484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Ximena Prugue
  • Patent number: D999314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D999315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman, Daniel Blachinsky
  • Patent number: D999316
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D999317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D999318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D999319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D999860
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D999861
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D1001943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman
  • Patent number: D1001945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Future Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Jonathan Doerksen, Beau Robertson, Phil Rullman