Patents by Inventor Ross Compton

Ross Compton 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).

  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GEOMETRIC AND DRIVER PROFILES FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20240174237
    Abstract: Geometric and driving profiles are used to set the equipment of vehicles so that the vehicle is configured and performs in a manner that is familiar to a driver to increase the safety of operation of the vehicle by the driver. Geometric and driving profiles may be managed by a server. Geometric and driving profiles may be used across a fleet of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Hanchett, Matt Wilkins, Ross Compton
  • Methods and Apparatus for Charging an Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20240034163
    Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle includes a handle attached to a cable for carrying a current from the charging station to the battery of the electric vehicle to charge the battery. While the charging station is not charging an electric vehicle, the handle is positioned in a socket of the charging station. The charging station includes a locking mechanism for locking the handle in the socket while performing testing. The electric vehicle includes a receiver into which the handle is inserted for charging the battery of the electric vehicle. The handle includes structures that cooperate with a locking mechanism of the vehicle to lock the handle in the receiver while the battery the vehicle is charged. The cable and handle may be cooled by a liquid medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: NXU Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Hanchett, Matt Wilkins, Ross Compton
  • Methods and apparatus for charging an electric vehicle
    Patent number: 11813949
    Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle includes a handle attached to a cable for carrying a current from the charging station to the battery of the electric vehicle to charge the battery. While the charging station is not charging an electric vehicle, the handle is positioned in a socket of the charging station. The charging station includes a locking mechanism for locking the handle in the socket while performing testing. The electric vehicle includes a receiver into which the handle is inserted for charging the battery of the electric vehicle. The handle includes structures that cooperate with a locking mechanism of the vehicle to lock the handle in the receiver while the battery the vehicle is charged. The cable and handle may be cooled by a liquid medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Atlis Motor Vehicles, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hanchett, Matt Wilkins, Ross Compton
  • Methods and Apparatus for a Geometric and Driver Profiles for a Vehicle
    Publication number: 20220281470
    Abstract: Geometric and driving profiles are used to set the equipment of vehicles so that the vehicle is configured and performs in a manner that is familiar to a driver to increase the safety of operation of the vehicle by the driver. Geometric and driving profiles may be managed by a server. Geometric and driving profiles may be used across a fleet of vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Atlis Motor Vehicles, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hanchett, Matt Wilkins, Ross Compton
  • Methods and Apparatus for Charging an Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20220258629
    Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle includes a handle attached to a cable for carrying a current from the charging station to the battery of the electric vehicle to charge the battery. While the charging station is not charging an electric vehicle, the handle is positioned in a socket of the charging station. The charging station includes a locking mechanism for locking the handle in the socket while performing testing. The electric vehicle includes a receiver into which the handle is inserted for charging the battery of the electric vehicle. The handle includes structures that cooperate with a locking mechanism of the vehicle to lock the handle in the receiver while the battery the vehicle is charged. The cable and handle may be cooled by a liquid medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Atlis Motor Vehicles, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hanchett, Matt Wilkins, Ross Compton