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B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements 12
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B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements 7
F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only 6
B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off 5
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1.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TIRE LEAK DETECTION

      
Application Number 18935393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-01
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Kubiak, Bradley
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A method for managing pressure in one or more tires installed on a vehicle includes: determining, by an electronic control unit, a pressure parameter value based on one or more measured pressures; and commanding, by the electronic control unit and based on the pressure parameter value, at least one control valve to an open position to conduct fluid from an air source and to inflate the one or more tires.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
  • F02B 33/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps for charging or scavenging
  • F02M 35/10 - Air intakesInduction systems
  • F16K 15/20 - Check valves specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres
  • F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction

2.

PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE TIRE INFLATION

      
Application Number 18901747
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-30
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A tire inflation control system for a vehicle includes: a manifold defining: a channel configured to be connected to a fluid source, and a discharge port configured to be connected to one or more tires of a vehicle; an actuator configured to selectively control fluid communication between the channel and the discharge port; a pressure sensor configured to measure a fluid pressure in the discharge port; and an electronics module in communication with the pressure sensor and configured to command the actuator to selectively control fluid communication between the channel and the discharge port and based on the fluid pressure in the discharge port, and to thereby control inflation of the one or more tires connected to the discharge port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only

3.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE LOAD MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number 18038642
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua
  • Dunda, Jake
  • Kubiak, Bradley J.

Abstract

A system for vehicle load management including a processor and a memory in communication with the processor and including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first indicator signal from a first sensor. The instructions further cause the processor to, based at least in part to the first indicator signal, determine a vehicle load intervention. The instructions further cause the processor to, based, on the vehicle load intervention, transmit one or more adjustment signals to cause one or more vehicle load adjustments to occur, the one or more vehicle load adjustments including at least one of at least one lire being inflated, the at least one tire being deflated, a liftable axle being raised, and the liftable axle being lowered.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
  • B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics
  • B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off

4.

PRESSURETECH

      
Serial Number 98277329
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-19
Owner AKTV8 LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE

5.

Wireless drain plug

      
Application Number 18097065
Grant Number 11994047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-13
First Publication Date 2023-07-20
Grant Date 2024-05-28
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A drain plug for a component of a vehicle includes: a plug body having a stem portion configured to plug a corresponding hole in the component of the vehicle, and a sensor module. The sensor module includes a sensor and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit data regarding a reading from the at least one sensor. The sensor includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and an accelerometer. A system for wireless monitoring a component of a vehicle includes: a plug body having a stem portion configured to plug a corresponding hole in the component of the vehicle, and a sensor module having at least one sensor and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit data regarding a reading from the at least one sensor. The system also includes a receiver located on the vehicle and configured to receive the data from the wireless transmitter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 11/04 - Filling or draining lubricant of or from machines or engines

6.

WIRELESS DRAIN PLUG

      
Application Number US2023010843
Publication Number 2023/137207
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-14
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A drain plug for a component of a vehicle includes: a plug body having a stem portion configured to plug a corresponding hole in the component of the vehicle, and a sensor module. The sensor module includes a sensor and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit data regarding a reading from the at least one sensor. The sensor includes at least one of a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and an accelerometer. A system for wireless monitoring a component of a vehicle includes: a plug body having a stem portion configured to plug a corresponding hole in the component of the vehicle, and a sensor module having at least one sensor and a wireless transmitter configured to transmit data regarding a reading from the at least one sensor. The system also includes a receiver located on the vehicle and configured to receive the data from the wireless transmitter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 8/32 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration
  • B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
  • F01M 11/04 - Filling or draining lubricant of or from machines or engines
  • F16N 31/00 - Means for collecting, retaining, or draining-off lubricant in or on machines or apparatus

7.

Pneumatic control system for vehicle suspension system

      
Application Number 18097166
Grant Number 12103345
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-13
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Grant Date 2024-10-01
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A pneumatic control system includes a manifold that defines: a channel for conveying a fluid, a discharge port, a drain port, and an expansion chamber defining a chamber axis. The discharge port defines a flow axis extending between a first end and second end and a receiving region at the second end. The pneumatic control system also includes a filter assembly with a filter member disposed in the expansion chamber, and an actuator configured to selectively control fluid communication between the channel and the discharge port. The chamber axis is substantially coplanar with the flow axis. A filter cap assembly includes a filter cap body enclosing an end of the expansion chamber and selectively removable from the manifold to provide access to the filter assembly. A purge valve body is configured to selectively control fluid flow between the expansion chamber and the drain port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only

8.

System and method for load management

      
Application Number 17957680
Grant Number 12030356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Grant Date 2024-07-09
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A method for analyzing and managing a vehicle load carried by a vehicle, the vehicle having a fluid suspension system, the method including sampling, at a manifold of the fluid suspension system, a set of fluid pressure corresponding to a set of fluid springs of the fluid suspension system, wherein the set of fluid springs supports the vehicle load; determining an existing stiffness distribution, the existing stiffness distribution including a stiffness value associated with each of the set of fluid springs; determining a contextual dataset during vehicle operation; determining a desired stiffness distribution based on the contextual dataset; automatically controlling the set of fluid springs at the plurality of actuation points based on the desired stiffness distribution, wherein controlling the set of fluid springs includes setting the stiffness value of the fluid spring associated with each of the plurality of actuation points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
  • B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
  • B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics

9.

System and method for tire leak detection

      
Application Number 17723020
Grant Number 12179520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-18
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Grant Date 2024-12-31
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua
  • Kubiak, Bradley
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A method for detecting a leak in a pressure vessel of a system including a plurality of pressure vessels in fluid communication with a common header comprises: reducing a fluid pressure in the common header to a first predetermined value below an operating pressure of the plurality of pressure vessels; gradually adding fluid to the common header at a first flow rate to increase the fluid pressure in the common header from the first predetermined value; monitoring, after gradually adding the fluid to the common header, the fluid pressure in the common header; and determining, based on the fluid pressure in the common header after gradually adding the fluid to the common header, a leak in at least one pressure vessel of the plurality of pressure vessels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
  • F02B 33/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps for charging or scavenging
  • F02M 35/10 - Air intakesInduction systems
  • F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction
  • F16K 15/20 - Check valves specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres

10.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE LOAD MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number US2021060766
Publication Number 2022/115566
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-24
Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua, D.
  • Dunda, Jake
  • Kubiak, Bradley, J.

Abstract

A system for vehicle load management including a processor and a memory in communication with the processor and including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first indicator signal from a first sensor. The instructions further cause the processor to, based at least in part to the first indicator signal, determine a vehicle load intervention. The instructions further cause the processor to, based, on the vehicle load intervention, transmit one or more adjustment signals to cause one or more vehicle load adjustments to occur, the one or more vehicle load adjustments including at least one of at least one lire being inflated, the at least one tire being deflated, a liftable axle being raised, and the liftable axle being lowered.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/04 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure mounted on the wheel or tyre
  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
  • B60C 23/02 - Signalling devices actuated by tyre pressure
  • B60C 23/06 - Signalling devices actuated by deformation of the tyre
  • B60C 23/10 - Arrangement of tyre-inflating pumps mounted on vehicles

11.

System and method for load management

      
Application Number 17170857
Grant Number 11458794
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-08
First Publication Date 2021-06-17
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A method for analyzing and managing a vehicle load carried by a vehicle, the vehicle having a fluid suspension system, the method including sampling, at a manifold of the fluid suspension system, a set of fluid pressure corresponding to a set of fluid springs of the fluid suspension system, wherein the set of fluid springs supports the vehicle load; determining an existing stiffness distribution, the existing stiffness distribution including a stiffness value associated with each of the set of fluid springs; determining a contextual dataset during vehicle operation; determining a desired stiffness distribution based on the contextual dataset; automatically controlling the set of fluid springs at the plurality of actuation points based on the desired stiffness distribution, wherein controlling the set of fluid springs includes setting the stiffness value of the fluid spring associated with each of the plurality of actuation points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/0165 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their responsiveness, when the vehicle is travelling, to specific motion, a specific condition, or driver input to an external condition, e.g. rough road surface, side wind
  • B60G 17/04 - Fluid-spring characteristics
  • B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off

12.

Electronically controlled vehicle suspension system and method of manufacture

      
Application Number 17141185
Grant Number 11571941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-04
First Publication Date 2021-04-29
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Zagotta, Tom
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics

13.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17008132
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-31
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Owner AKTV8, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

Disclosed is a low cost air suspension adjustment system that employs a visible height indicator. The combination of an externally-viewable suspension height “green zone” or desired height indicator and automatic pressure control enables a low-cost simple height adjustment system. The height adjustment system of the present invention includes a PCU which can be a module that houses an ECU (electronic control unit with a microprocessor), at least one solenoid valve 16, a pressure sensor 18 and a remote control device to instruct the ECU.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/019 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by the type of sensor or the arrangement thereof
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics

14.

System and method for vehicle stabilization

      
Application Number 16175624
Grant Number 10870325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-30
First Publication Date 2019-10-31
Grant Date 2020-12-22
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua
  • Williams, Timothy
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A vehicle stabilization system including a frame; a wheel; a control arm connected to the frame and the wheel; a fluid spring connected to the frame and the control arm; a stabilizer connected to the frame and operable between a retracted and extended position; a reservoir; and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid spring and the chamber, fluidly coupling the spring interior and stabilizer chamber to the reservoir interior. A vehicle stabilization method including maintaining an orientation of the vehicle frame, coupling the frame to a support surface using a stabilizer by introducing a fluid to a chamber of the stabilizer, and retracting a wheel by reducing a quantity of fluid within a fluid spring coupling the wheel to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
  • B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off
  • B60G 17/005 - Suspension locking arrangements
  • B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
  • B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements

15.

Tire management system and method

      
Application Number 16398596
Grant Number 10688836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-30
First Publication Date 2019-08-22
Grant Date 2020-06-23
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A tire management system includes a control valve and a check valve. A method for managing a tire includes: determining a pressure parameter value, determining an operational parameter for a valve based on the pressure parameter value, and controlling the valve based on the operational parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
  • F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction
  • F16K 15/20 - Check valves specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres

16.

Electronically controlled vehicle suspension system and method of manufacture

      
Application Number 16289371
Grant Number 10882374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-28
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner AKTV 8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Zagotta, Tom
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics

17.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE LOAD MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number US2018012393
Publication Number 2018/129192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-01-04
Publication Date 2018-07-12
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A method for analyzing and managing a vehicle load carried by a vehicle, the vehicle having a fluid suspension system, the method including sampling, at a manifold of the fluid suspension system, a set of fluid pressures corresponding to a set of fluid springs of the fluid suspension system, wherein the set of fluid springs supports the vehicle load; determining an existing stiffness distribution, the existing stiffness distribution including a stiffness value associated with each of the set of fluid springs; determining a contextual dataset during vehicle operation; determining a desired stiffness distribution based on the contextual dataset; automatically controlling the set of fluid springs at the plurality of actuation points based on the desired stiffness distribution, wherein controlling the set of fluid springs includes setting the stiffness value of the fluid spring associated with each of the plurality of actuation points.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
  • B62D 49/00 - Tractors
  • B62D 33/06 - Drivers' cabs

18.

Tire management system and method

      
Application Number 15805015
Grant Number 10315469
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-06
First Publication Date 2018-06-14
Grant Date 2019-06-11
Owner Aktv8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A tire management system includes a control valve and a check valve. A method for managing a tire includes: determining a pressure parameter value, determining an operational parameter for a valve based on the pressure parameter value, and controlling the valve based on the operational parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
  • F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction
  • F16K 15/20 - Check valves specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres

19.

TIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Document Number 03041855
Status Pending
Filing Date 2017-11-06
Open to Public Date 2018-03-15
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A tire management system includes a control valve and a check valve. A method for managing a tire includes: determining a pressure parameter value, determining an operational parameter for a valve based on the pressure parameter value, and controlling the valve based on the operational parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
  • B60S 5/04 - Supplying air for tyre inflation
  • F02M 25/00 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture

20.

TIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2017060244
Publication Number 2018/049433
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-06
Publication Date 2018-03-15
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor Coombs, Joshua

Abstract

A tire management system includes a control valve and a check valve. A method for managing a tire includes: determining a pressure parameter value, determining an operational parameter for a valve based on the pressure parameter value, and controlling the valve based on the operational parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 23/10 - Arrangement of tyre-inflating pumps mounted on vehicles
  • B60S 5/04 - Supplying air for tyre inflation
  • B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements

21.

Electronically controlled vehicle suspension system and method of manufacture

      
Application Number 15712995
Grant Number 10259284
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-22
First Publication Date 2018-01-11
Grant Date 2019-04-16
Owner Aktv8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Zagotta, Tom
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only

22.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE STABILIZATION

      
Application Number US2017013770
Publication Number 2017/124095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-17
Publication Date 2017-07-20
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua
  • Williams, Timothy
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A vehicle stabilization system including a frame; a wheel; a control arm connected to the frame and the wheel; a fluid spring connected to the frame and the control arm; a stabilizer connected to the frame and operable between a retracted and extended position; a reservoir; and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid spring and the chamber, fluidly coupling the spring interior and stabilizer chamber to the reservoir interior. A vehicle stabilization method including maintaining an orientation of the vehicle frame, coupling the frame to a support surface using a stabilizer by introducing a fluid to a chamber of the stabilizer, and retracting a wheel by reducing a quantity of fluid within a fluid spring coupling the wheel to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 9/00 - Resilient suspensions for a rigid axle or axle housing for two or more wheels
  • B60G 11/26 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs
  • B60G 15/08 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of combined spring and vibration- damper, e.g. telescopic type having fluid spring
  • B60G 17/02 - Spring characteristics
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
  • B60G 21/055 - Stabiliser bars
  • B60G 21/06 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces permanently interconnected fluid

23.

System and method for vehicle stabilization

      
Application Number 15407963
Grant Number 10160278
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-17
First Publication Date 2017-05-04
Grant Date 2018-12-25
Owner Aktv8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Joshua
  • Williams, Timothy
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

A vehicle stabilization system including a frame; a wheel; a control arm connected to the frame and the wheel; a fluid spring connected to the frame and the control arm; a stabilizer connected to the frame and operable between a retracted and extended position; a reservoir; and a fluid manifold connected to the fluid spring and the chamber, fluidly coupling the spring interior and stabilizer chamber to the reservoir interior. A vehicle stabilization method including maintaining an orientation of the vehicle frame, coupling the frame to a support surface using a stabilizer by introducing a fluid to a chamber of the stabilizer, and retracting a wheel by reducing a quantity of fluid within a fluid spring coupling the wheel to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • B60G 11/27 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or kind of springs having fluid springs only, e.g. hydropneumatic springs wherein the fluid is a gas
  • B60G 17/005 - Suspension locking arrangements
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics
  • B60G 5/00 - Resilient suspensions for a set of tandem wheels or axles having interrelated movements
  • B60G 17/017 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements characterised by their use when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. during loading, engine start-up or switch-off

24.

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

      
Document Number 02968100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-16
Open to Public Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2023-09-12
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Zagotta, Tom
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

      
Application Number US2015066120
Publication Number 2016/100529
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-16
Publication Date 2016-06-23
Owner AKTV8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Zagotta, Tom
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

Electronically controlled vehicle suspension system and method of manufacture

      
Application Number 14971520
Grant Number 09834056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-16
First Publication Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2017-12-05
Owner Aktv8 LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Coombs, Josh
  • Zagotta, Tom
  • Meyers, Gary

Abstract

An air suspension system, comprising a manifold, defining a first and second port, each port defining a receiving region at the second end, wherein the first and second ports are arranged in a common plane, a channel intersecting the first and second port, a cavity intersecting each port, and a pressure sensor port, positioned between the first and second port, defining a sensor insertion axis normal to the common plane, the pressure sensor port separated from the first port, the second port, and the channel by a thickness; a first and second solenoid valve, each solenoid valve arranged within the cavity and coaxially arranged with the first and second ports, each solenoid valve comprising a connector; a pressure sensor arranged within the pressure sensor port, the pressure sensor comprising a connector; and an electronics module arranged parallel the common plane, the electronics module configured to electrically couple to the connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
  • F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
  • B60G 17/052 - Pneumatic spring characteristics

27.

AKTV8

      
Serial Number 86964792
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-04-05
Registration Date 2017-06-13
Owner Aktv8 LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engineering and design services for others in the fields of dampers and air suspension control units for vehicles and towable trailers

28.

IAIR

      
Serial Number 86964732
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-04-05
Registration Date 2017-01-10
Owner Aktv8 LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Engineering and design services for others in the field of electro-pneumatic control units for air suspension, suspension, tire inflation, and lift axle systems in vehicles