Patents by Inventor Po Lau
Po Lau 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: 11919543Abstract: Multi-mode personal transportation and delivery devices and methods of use are disclosed herein. A device can include a communications interface, the communications interface configured to provide vehicle-to-everything communications, a device controller comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions, the processor executing the instructions to: receive a first message from a service provider that the transportation device is to relocate to a location based on user demand; and activate a redistribution mode to cause the transportation device to autonomously navigate to the location.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Edmund Pengfei He, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Joseph Ian Halaszynski
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Publication number: 20230055354Abstract: Multi-mode personal transportation and delivery devices and methods of use are disclosed herein. A device can include a communications interface, the communications interface configured to provide vehicle-to-everything communications, a device controller comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions, the processor executing the instructions to: receive a first message from a service provider that the transportation device is to relocate to a location based on user demand; and activate a redistribution mode to cause the transportation device to autonomously navigate to the location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Edmund Pengfei He, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Joseph Ian Halaszynski
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Patent number: 11366469Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes an autonomously driven vehicle frame with a retractable pivot mechanism disposed on a platform surface of the vehicle frame. Changeable utility pods are configured to attach to and be removed from the vehicle frame by way of the retractable pivot mechanism onboard the frame, and autonomously change the vehicle from a passenger transport to a logistics transport by changing utility pods. A processor provides autonomous vehicle operations that include extending the retractable pivot mechanism from a retracted position recessed in the platform surface of the vehicle frame to an extended position that engages a utility pod conveyor channel. The retractable pivot mechanism engages a conveyor channel disposed on a mating surface of a utility pod, and conveys the utility pod along the conveyor channel to a centered and laterally-aligned position on the vehicle frame by rotating the pod into position once centered over the pivot mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Kuo, Joseph Ian Halaszynski, Edmund He, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Quran Buchanan
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Patent number: 11237569Abstract: A vehicle includes a body, a removable cab, a cargo movement subsystem, and a computing device. The removable cab is attachable to the body. The computing device includes a processor and a memory. The computing device is programmed to actuate at least one vehicle subsystem to move the vehicle to deliver cargo stored in the cab and the cargo movement subsystem move the cargo. The cargo movement subsystem is arranged to move the cargo from the cab to a position accessible from an exterior of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Daniel Tang, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Jack Li, Euishik Bang
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Patent number: 11124257Abstract: A scooter includes a platform, a shell movably coupled to the platform via a gripper of the shell and a grip surface of the platform, and front and rear wheels rotatably coupled to the platform. The shell defines a cavity, and the platform is movable into and out of the cavity. The scooter may include a retractable pole coupled to the platform and a handlebar coupled to the retractable pole. The retractable pole may be coupled to and steer the front wheel. The shell may include one or two foldable decks.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Hyunsoo Kim, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Jack Li, Euishik Bang
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Publication number: 20210080953Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes an autonomously driven vehicle frame with a retractable pivot mechanism disposed on a platform surface of the vehicle frame. Changeable utility pods are configured to attach to and be removed from the vehicle frame by way of the retractable pivot mechanism onboard the frame, and autonomously change the vehicle from a passenger transport to a logistics transport by changing utility pods. A processor provides autonomous vehicle operations that include extending the retractable pivot mechanism from a retracted position recessed in the platform surface of the vehicle frame to an extended position that engages a utility pod conveyor channel. The retractable pivot mechanism engages a conveyor channel disposed on a mating surface of a utility pod, and conveys the utility pod along the conveyor channel to a centered and laterally-aligned position on the vehicle frame by rotating the pod into position once centered over the pivot mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Kuo, Joseph Ian Halaszynski, Edmund He, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Quran Buchanan
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Publication number: 20200298927Abstract: A scooter includes a platform, a shell movably coupled to the platform via a gripper of the shell and a grip surface of the platform, and front and rear wheels rotatably coupled to the platform. The shell defines a cavity, and the platform is movable into and out of the cavity. The scooter may include a retractable pole coupled to the platform and a handlebar coupled to the retractable pole. The retractable pole may be coupled to and steer the front wheel. The shell may include one or two foldable decks.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: James Yu-Hsin KUO, Hyunsoo KIM, Chelsia Ka Po LAU, Jack LI, Euishik BANG
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Patent number: 10723189Abstract: A personal transportation device comprises a frame, a wheel pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, a motor to rotate the wheel; and an automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module is configured to control the wheel and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route as an unmanned aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Daniel Tang, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Eui Shik Bang, Jack Li
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Patent number: 10549809Abstract: A scooter includes a lower body with a first end and a second end, a rear wheel rotatably supported by the first end, an elongated front body with a lower end and an upper end, a guide fixed within the front body extending from the lower end to the upper end, an attachment member pivotably fixed to the second end of the lower body and engaged by the guide, and a front wheel rotatably supported by the lower end.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Jack Li, Hyunsoo Kim, Euishik Bang, Bruce Preston Williams
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Patent number: 10328988Abstract: A scooter is provided. The scooter comprises a frame assembly including a main frame for a user, an extendable frame movably connected to the main frame and configured to be extendable away from the main frame at an interface at which the main frame and the extendable frame meet, and a wheel assembly connected to the frame assembly. The extendable frame forms a cargo space at an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Eui Shik Bang, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Daniel Tang, Jack Li
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Publication number: 20190111988Abstract: A scooter includes a lower body with a first end and a second end, a rear wheel rotatably supported by the first end, an elongated front body with a lower end and an upper end, a guide fixed within the front body extending from the lower end to the upper end, an attachment member pivotably fixed to the second end of the lower body and engaged by the guide, and a front wheel rotatably supported by the lower end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: James Yu-Hsin KUO, Chelsia Ka Po LAU, Jack LI, Hyunsoo KIM, Euishik BANG, Bruce Preston WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20190113935Abstract: A vehicle includes a body, a removable cab, a cargo movement subsystem, and a computing device. The removable cab is attachable to the body. The computing device includes a processor and a memory. The computing device is programmed to actuate at least one vehicle subsystem to move the vehicle to deliver cargo stored in the cab and the cargo movement subsystem move the cargo. The cargo movement subsystem is arranged to move the cargo from the cab to a position accessible from an exterior of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: James Yu-Hsin KUO, Daniel TANG, Chelsia Ka Po LAU, Jack LI, Euishik BANG
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Publication number: 20180037288Abstract: A scooter is provided. The scooter comprises a frame assembly including a main frame for a user, an extendable frame movably connected to the main frame and configured to be extendable away from the main frame at an interface at which the main frame and the extendable frame meet, and a wheel assembly connected to the frame assembly. The extendable frame forms a cargo space at an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Eui Shik Bang, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Daniel Tang, Jack Li
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Publication number: 20180029431Abstract: A personal transportation device comprises a frame, a wheel pivotably connected to a frame and switchable between a driving configuration and a flying configuration, a motor to rotate the wheel; and an automatic cruise module. The automatic cruise module is configured to control the wheel and guide the personal transportation device to fly from a first location to a second location according to a designated route as an unmanned aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Daniel Tang, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, James Yu-Hsin Kuo, Eui Shik Bang, Jack Li
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Patent number: 6908269Abstract: A dynamic cargo restraint system has a stationary hook member mounted in a bezel for engagement with a second movable hook member that is stored in a second bezel. The movable hook member is attached to a cord that is engaged with a retraction mechanism housed within the corresponding wall of the cargo area to retract the cord for automatic storage when the movable hook member is not in use. The movable hook member can be threaded through the handles of grocery bags before being attached to the stationary hook member to support the grocery bags in an upright orientation. The hook members and the bezels can be formed in a variety of shapes, and are stored substantially flush with the walls of the cargo area. The stationary hook member can be pivoted within it's bezel to project outwardly therefrom for engagement with the movable hook member.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Bruce Youngs, Curt Aumiller, Chelsia Ka Po Lau, Nicholas Waskul, Richard Beck
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Publication number: 20050056742Abstract: An arrangement for mounting a solar panel to a surface, the arrangement including a frame for supporting a solar panel, and at least one support structure and mounting structure for mounting the frame to a surface. The support structure is preferably a wing-like structure that may be pivoted outward from frame, and mounting structure is preferably a suction cup that can be attached to the wing-like structure to mount the solar panel to a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Sass Peress, Po Lau
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Publication number: 20050030187Abstract: A solar panel incorporating a selectively actuable energy availability indicator arrangement. The arrangement includes a visual indicator, such as an LED, and a selectively actuable button. Actuation of the button completes a circuit to read the level of energy available. A resistor in series with the LED as it is connected to the terminals of the solar panel limits the current flow through the LED. A blocking diode connected in series with a charging battery prevents the LED from reading the charge of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Sass Peress, Po Lau
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Publication number: 20050032416Abstract: A modular system of mating connector cables for connecting solar power sources to devices requiring power includes connector cables assembled from compatible cable segments, mating connectors and junctions. The cables of the system may be of consistent polarity among various configurations such that current flows through mating connectors at the cable ends. The cables may be variously configured to provide for the connection of solar power sources in series or in parallel, and for connection to devices with various power input connectors or terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: ICP GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Sass Peress, Po Lau