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).
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Patent number: 12545352Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2025Date of Patent: February 10, 2026Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
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Patent number: 12454328Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 16, 2024Date of Patent: October 28, 2025Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Publication number: 20250136231Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2025Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
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Publication number: 20250083765Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Robert Hadley, William Griggs, Ian Desberg
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Publication number: 20250019026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Patent number: 12187376Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: RAZOR USA LLCInventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
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Patent number: 11945534Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Robert Hadley, William Griggs, Ian Desberg
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Patent number: 11904979Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Publication number: 20230150602Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Publication number: 20230139225Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
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Patent number: 11447203Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Robert Chen, Robert Hadley, William Griggs
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Patent number: 11383786Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Publication number: 20210214035Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Patent number: 10843760Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: RAZOR USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, William Griggs
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Patent number: D885987Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: RAZOR USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
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Patent number: D956142Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
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Patent number: D1003365Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: RAZOR USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
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Patent number: D1031525Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: William Griggs, Ian Desberg, Robert Chen
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Patent number: D1096520Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2023Date of Patent: October 7, 2025Assignee: RAZOR USA LLCInventors: Ian Desberg, Nari Cho, William Griggs
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Patent number: D1108317Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2024Date of Patent: January 6, 2026Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Robert Chen, Seth Calvin, William Griggs