Patents by Inventor William Griggs

William 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: 12545352
    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: January 3, 2025
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • Patent number: 12454328
    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: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2025
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20250136231
    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: January 3, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • Publication number: 20250083765
    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: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Hadley, William Griggs, Ian Desberg
  • Publication number: 20250019026
    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: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
  • Patent number: 12187376
    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: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
  • 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
  • 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: 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
  • Patent number: D1031525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: William Griggs, Ian Desberg, Robert Chen
  • Patent number: D1096520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: RAZOR USA LLC
    Inventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
  • Patent number: D1108317
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: Razor USA LLC
    Inventors: Robert Chen, Seth Calvin, William Griggs