Patents by Inventor William A. Griggs

William A. Griggs 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: 11945534
    Abstract: Various powered unicycles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the powered unicycle includes a central wheel, a motor to power the central wheel, and a control system configured to control the application of power from the motor to the central wheel. The unicycle comprises a body portion and at least one platform for supporting the user. The unicycle can includes a handle that extends upwardly to a position that it can be grasped by a user of the unicycle. The handle can be partially or fully retractable into the body of the unicycle. In some configurations, two platforms upon which the user can stand are provided with one on each side of the central wheel. In some configurations, a pair of auxiliary or outrigger wheels is provided, such as with one outrigger wheel on each side of the central wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hadley, William Griggs, Ian Desberg
  • Publication number: 20240086952
    Abstract: An improved computing system can use mobility data corresponding to a particular mobile device to identify one or more geographic locations to which the mobile device traveled within a certain period of time. The computing system can use parcel data to identify parcels that are located at any one of the identified geographic locations. The computing system can further use the parcel data to identify a subset of the identified parcels that are listed for sale or rent. If the computing system identifies at least one parcel that the mobile device visited that is available on the market, this may indicate that the user who operates the mobile device may be shopping for a home. In response, the computing system can update information about the user to indicate that the user may be shopping for a home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Battaglia, Heidi Russell, Praveen Chandramohan, Rohnak Habeeb, Heather Burch, Richard Teachout, Stacy Griggs, William McConnell, Rorie Lizenby
  • Patent number: 11904979
    Abstract: A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20230150602
    Abstract: A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20230139225
    Abstract: An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • Patent number: 11447203
    Abstract: An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • Patent number: 11383786
    Abstract: A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20210214035
    Abstract: A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Patent number: 10843760
    Abstract: A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Patent number: 10614460
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention directed to systems and methods that allow for determining a transaction initiation mode used to conduct a transaction and applying a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction. A transaction authorization request message is received at a server computer. The transaction authorization message is for a transaction between a consumer and a merchant and includes a plurality of data elements. The server computer determines a transaction initiation mode, from among at least three different transaction initiation modes, used to conduct the transaction based at least in part on the data elements. The server computer applies a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Alfred William Griggs, Brian Byrne, Lori Van Deloo, John F. Sheets, Fred Liu, Kevin Weller, Andre Machicao, Luba Goldberg, Marc Batchan, Kevin Yuann
  • Publication number: 20200062328
    Abstract: An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20190291805
    Abstract: A scooter device that can be propelled by side to side movement of a user is disclosed. The scooter device includes at least a first front wheel, at least a second and a third rearward located wheel, a frame structure through which the first wheel is coupled to the second and third wheels, wherein the second and third rearward located wheels are mounted in a biased direction arrangement and a steering mechanism that has a vertically ascending control member and is coupled to the first wheel such that turning of the steering mechanism achieves a turning of the first wheel, the steering mechanism further coupled to the frame structure such that the steering mechanism may be tilted relative to the frame structure. The frame structure can includes a first foot placement platform extending above the second wheel and a second foot placement platform extending above the third wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20190241228
    Abstract: Various powered unicycles are disclosed. In some embodiments, the powered unicycle includes a central wheel, a motor to power the central wheel, and a control system configured to control the application of power from the motor to the central wheel. The unicycle comprises a body portion and at least one platform for supporting the user. The unicycle can includes a handle that extends upwardly to a position that it can be grasped by a user of the unicycle. The handle can be partially or fully retractable into the body of the unicycle. In some configurations, two platforms upon which the user can stand are provided with one on each side of the central wheel. In some configurations, a pair of auxiliary or outrigger wheels is provided, such as with one outrigger wheel on each side of the central wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Hadley, William Griggs, Ian Desberg
  • Patent number: 10370053
    Abstract: An electric powered personal mobility vehicle that includes at least one front wheel and an electric motor that provides rotational force to a wheel of the vehicle. The electric motor is supported by the vehicle and is powered by a rechargeable battery that is also supported by the vehicle. The vehicle can also include swivel caster wheels each configured to rotate about a wheel axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20190095914
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention directed to systems and methods that allow for determining a transaction initiation mode used to conduct a transaction and applying a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction. A transaction authorization request message is received at a server computer. The transaction authorization message is for a transaction between a consumer and a merchant and includes a plurality of data elements. The server computer determines a transaction initiation mode, from among at least three different transaction initiation modes, used to conduct the transaction based at least in part on the data elements. The server computer applies a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Alfred William Griggs, Brian Byrne, Lori Van Deloo, John F. Sheets, Fred Liu, Kevin Weller, Andre Machicao, Luba Goldberg, Marc Batchan, Kevin Yuann
  • Patent number: 10176478
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described that allow for determining a transaction initiation mode used to conduct a transaction and applying a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction. A transaction authorization request message is received at a server computer. The transaction authorization message is for a transaction between a consumer and a merchant and includes a plurality of data elements. The server computer determines a transaction initiation mode, from among at least three different transaction initiation modes, used to conduct the transaction based at least in part on the data elements. The server computer applies a specific set of rules associated with the transaction initiation mode to the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Alfred William Griggs, Brian Byrne, Lori Van Deloo, John F. Sheets, Fred Liu, Kevin Weller, Andre Machicao, Luba Goldberg, Marc Batchan, Kevin Yuann
  • Patent number: D855116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
  • Patent number: D885987
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
  • Patent number: D956142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
  • Patent number: D1003365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs