Patents by Inventor Scott Streeter

Scott Streeter 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).

  • Publication number: 20180117960
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to centerless wheel assembly that includes a centerless rim including a first center point laying in a first plane generally defined by the centerless rim. The centerless wheel assembly may also include a centerless ring gear coupled to the centerless rim such that rotation of the centerless ring gear causes a corresponding rotation of the centerless rim. The centerless ring gear may include a second center point laying in a second plane generally defined by the centerless ring gear, and the first plane may be generally parallel to the second plane. Additionally, the centerless ring gear may be shaped to interface with a drive gear that drives the centerless ring gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Benjamin Lorimore, Gary Leo
  • Patent number: 9869308
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a pump including a centerless rim, a first roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim such that as the first roller guide is rotated, friction between the first roller guide and the centerless rim causes a corresponding rotation of the centerless rim. The pump may also include a second roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim, and a plurality of peristaltic rollers coupled to the centerless rim. The pump may additionally include a tube housing disposed proximate the plurality of peristaltic rollers, and a tube disposed between the tube housing and the peristaltic rollers such that as the centerless rim is rotated, the peristaltic rollers compress the tube against the tube housing to create negative pressure within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: ORBIS WHEELS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Hays, Scott Streeter, Benjamin Lorimore
  • Patent number: 9869309
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a pump including a centerless rim, a first roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim such that as the first roller guide is rotated, friction between the first roller guide and the centerless rim causes a corresponding rotation of the centerless rim. The pump may also include a second roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim, and a plurality of peristaltic rollers coupled to the centerless rim. The pump may additionally include a tube housing disposed proximate the plurality of peristaltic rollers, and a tube disposed between the tube housing and the peristaltic rollers such that as the centerless rim is rotated, the peristaltic rollers compress the tube against the tube housing to create negative pressure within the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: ORBIS WHEELS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Hays, Scott Streeter, Benjamin Lorimore
  • Publication number: 20180009311
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a transmission comprising a first wheel assembly including a first wheel, a first drive gear coupled to the first wheel such that driving the first drive gear causes a corresponding rotation of the first wheel, and a first motor coupled to the first drive gear to drive the first drive gear. The transmission also includes a second wheel assembly that includes, a second wheel, a second drive gear coupled to the second wheel such that driving the second drive gear causes a corresponding rotation of the second wheel, and a second motor coupled to the second drive gear to drive the second drive gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Gary Leo, Scott Streeter
  • Patent number: 9861540
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a computer readable medium containing instructions that include obtaining a first signal corresponding to an idler roller guide speed, obtaining a second signal corresponding to a tire speed, and obtaining a third signal corresponding to a motor speed. The instructions may also include comparing the idler roller guide speed to an idler threshold based on a relationship between the idler roller guide speed, the tire speed, and the motor speed and comparing the motor speed to a motor threshold based on the relationship. The instructions may additionally include, based on one or both of the idler roller guide speed exceeding the idler threshold and the motor speed exceeding the motor threshold, determining that a slippage has occurred, and in response to the slippage, initiating a corrective action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: ORBIS WHEELS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Gary Leo
  • Patent number: 9849047
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a wheelchair that includes a first centerless wheel assembly including a drive roller guide assembly and three other roller guides, and a first drive mechanism coupled to the first drive roller guide assembly to drive the first centerless wheel assembly. The wheelchair may also include a second centerless wheel assembly including a drive roller guide assembly and three additional roller guides, and a second drive mechanism coupled to the second drive roller guide assembly to drive the second centerless wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: ORBIS WHEELS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Gary Leo, Richard Rice, Benjamin Lorimore
  • Publication number: 20170306943
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a pump including a centerless rim, a first roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim such that as the first roller guide is rotated, friction between the first roller guide and the centerless rim causes a corresponding rotation of the centerless rim. The pump may also include a second roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim, and a plurality of peristaltic rollers coupled to the centerless rim. The pump may additionally include a tube housing disposed proximate the plurality of peristaltic rollers, and a tube disposed between the tube housing and the peristaltic rollers such that as the centerless rim is rotated, the peristaltic rollers compress the tube against the tube housing to create negative pressure within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus Hays, Scott Streeter, Benjamin Lorimore
  • Publication number: 20170306944
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a pump including a centerless rim, a first roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim such that as the first roller guide is rotated, friction between the first roller guide and the centerless rim causes a corresponding rotation of the centerless rim. The pump may also include a second roller guide shaped to roll along the centerless rim, and a plurality of peristaltic rollers coupled to the centerless rim. The pump may additionally include a tube housing disposed proximate the plurality of peristaltic rollers, and a tube disposed between the tube housing and the peristaltic rollers such that as the centerless rim is rotated, the peristaltic rollers compress the tube against the tube housing to create negative pressure within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Marcus Hays, Scott Streeter, Benjamin Lorimore
  • Patent number: 9789017
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a wheel that may include first and second exoskeleton plates. The wheel may also include first and second roller guide assemblies that each include one or more bearings, a roller guide coupled with the one or more bearings, and a shaft spanning the first and second exoskeleton plates and coupled with the roller guide such that the roller guide rotates around the shaft. The wheel may also include a tire and a centerless rim coupled with the tire. The centerless rim may be configured to have a shape that corresponds to a shape of the roller guide, and the roller guide may be configured to contact the centerless rim as the centerless rim rotates. The wheel may also include a first limiter to maintain contact between the centerless rim and the roller guide, and a second limiter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: ORBIS WHEELS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Gary Leo, Richard Rice
  • Patent number: 9764592
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to centerless wheel assembly that includes a centerless rim including a first center point laying in a first plane generally defined by the centerless rim. The centerless wheel assembly may also include a centerless ring gear coupled to the centerless rim such that rotation of the centerless ring gear causes a corresponding rotation of the centerless rim. The centerless ring gear may include a second center point laying in a second plane generally defined by the centerless ring gear, and the first plane may be generally parallel to the second plane. Additionally, the centerless ring gear may be shaped to interface with a drive gear that drives the centerless ring gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: ORBIS WHEELS, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Benjamin Lorimore, Gary Leo
  • Publication number: 20160347166
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a computer readable medium containing instructions that include obtaining a first signal corresponding to an idler roller guide speed, obtaining a second signal corresponding to a tire speed, and obtaining a third signal corresponding to a motor speed. The instructions may also include comparing the idler roller guide speed to an idler threshold based on a relationship between the idler roller guide speed, the tire speed, and the motor speed and comparing the motor speed to a motor threshold based on the relationship. The instructions may additionally include, based on one or both of the idler roller guide speed exceeding the idler threshold and the motor speed exceeding the motor threshold, determining that a slippage has occurred, and in response to the slippage, initiating a corrective action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Gary Leo
  • Publication number: 20160346142
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a wheelchair that includes a first centerless wheel assembly including a drive roller guide assembly and three other roller guides, and a first drive mechanism coupled to the first drive roller guide assembly to drive the first centerless wheel assembly. The wheelchair may also include a second centerless wheel assembly including a drive roller guide assembly and three additional roller guides, and a second drive mechanism coupled to the second drive roller guide assembly to drive the second centerless wheel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Gary Leo, Richard Rice, Benjamin Lorimore
  • Publication number: 20160325585
    Abstract: The present disclosure may relate to a wheel that may include first and second exoskeleton plates. The wheel may also include first and second roller guide assemblies that each include one or more bearings, a roller guide coupled with the one or more bearings, and a shaft spanning the first and second exoskeleton plates and coupled with the roller guide such that the roller guide rotates around the shaft. The wheel may also include a tire and a centerless rim coupled with the tire. The centerless rim may be configured to have a shape that corresponds to a shape of the roller guide, and the roller guide may be configured to contact the centerless rim as the centerless rim rotates. The wheel may also include a first limiter to maintain contact between the centerless rim and the roller guide, and a second limiter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Marcus G. Hays, Scott Streeter, Gary Leo, Richard Rice