Patents by Inventor Royce Nelson

Royce Nelson 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).

  • Vehicle with shock-absorbing platform
    Patent number: 10766559
    Abstract: A system and method for a rider with an improved rider-controlled recreation vehicle. A recreational vehicle with a platform medium, for example a wide fabric strap rider platform (versus a hard surface like metal, wood or the like) supported only at the ends. Advantages may include that it provides shock absorption, more road “feel”, different performance characteristics, and more comfort than a traditional hard platform. The platform may also be adjusted for more or less tension for different riding surfaces and conditions and the strapping can easily be replaced with natural wear or to personalize the look with custom graphic designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Inventors: Royce Nelson, Phillip H. Neal
  • Sliding impulse device
    Patent number: 8216091
    Abstract: A structure motivated by an impulse to slide over a surface, including: an impulse-receiving portion for receiving the impulse, the impulse-receiving portion defining a section of a generally semi-hemispherical structure and produced from a foam material patterned to represent at least a portion of a sports ball; and a sliding portion, coupled to the impulse-receiving portion, for sliding contact with the surface on a contact surface of the sliding portion responsive to the impulse the contact surface having a generally planar smooth surface having a periphery surrounded by an extension of the impulse receiving portion, wherein a tumbling of a coupled combination of the impulse-receiving portion and the sliding portion is inhibited by shifting a center of gravity downward by a greater weighting of the sliding portion relative to the impulse-receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Diggin Active, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip H. Neal, Royce Nelson
  • SLIDING IMPULSE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100240278
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for an impulse-driven sliding device primarily for use by young children to simulate desired attributes of ball or puck games while adapting specified attributes to promote safe, effective use for those having reduced training and/or motor-skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Diggin Active, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip H. Neal, Royce Nelson
  • CONVERTIBLE MULTIMODAL CHILD VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20100148460
    Abstract: A convertible multimodal vehicle (e.g., balance bike and kick scooter) particularly suited for small children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Diggin Active, Inc.
    Inventors: Royce Nelson, Phillip H. Neal
  • Sliding impulse device
    Patent number: 7727088
    Abstract: A structure motivated by an impulse to slide over a surface, including: an impulse-receiving portion for receiving the impulse, the impulse-receiving portion defining a section of a generally semi-hemispherical structure and produced from a foam material patterned to represent at least a portion of a sports ball; and a sliding portion, coupled to the impulse-receiving portion, for sliding contact with the surface on a contact surface of the sliding portion responsive to the impulse the contact surface having a generally planar smooth surface having a periphery surrounded by an extension of the impulse receiving portion, wherein a tumbling of a coupled combination of the impulse-receiving portion and the sliding portion is inhibited by shifting a center of gravity downward by a greater weighting of the sliding portion relative to the impulse-receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Diggin Active, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip H. Neal, Royce Nelson
  • Sliding Impulse Device
    Publication number: 20070190507
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for an impulse-driven sliding device primarily for use by young children to simulate desired attributes of ball or puck games while adapting specified attributes to promote safe, effective use for those having reduced training and/or motor-skills.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Diggin Active, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip H. Neal, Royce Nelson