# US 11,027,187 B2 · Electrically powered transport vehicle with a lighting system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,027,187 B2 - Document ID: US11027187B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/460,674 - Filed: 2019-07-02 - Published: 2019-10-24 - Granted: 2021-06-08 - Earliest claimed: 2017-09-26 - Assignees: Neutron Holdings, Inc. - Applicants: Neutron Holdings, Inc. - Inventors: Jukka Rautiainen; Levi Jacob Price; Oliver Riihiluoma; Asa Weiss; Angus Peart; Barrett Heyneman; Shelby Noonan; Chris Rieger; John Ulmen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11027187B2 ## CPC - A63C 17/017: {Production or mounting thereof} - A63C 17/0006: {Accessories} - A63C 17/01: Skateboards (A63C17/02 - A63C17/28 take precedence) - A63C 17/012: {with a truck, i.e. with steering mechanism comprising an inclined geometrical axis to convert lateral tilting of the board in steering of the wheel axis} - A63C 17/015: {with wheels arranged in two pairs} - A63C 17/12: with driving mechanisms - A63C 17/26: with special auxiliary arrangements, e.g. illuminating, marking, or push-off devices - A63C 19/065: {Line markings, e.g. tapes; Methods therefor} - B32B 3/08: characterised by added members at particular parts {(layer formed of separate pieces of material which are juxtaposed side-by-side B32B3/14, B32B3/18)} - B32B 3/18: characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material {which are juxtaposed side-by-side (B32B5/02 takes precedence)} - B32B 5/02: characterised by structural features of a {fibrous or filamentary} layer {(layer formed of metallic wires B32B15/02; layer formed of natural mineral fibres B32B19/02; layer formed of wood fibres B32B21/02)} - B32B 5/18: characterised by features of a layer {of} foamed material - B32B 5/26: another layer {next to it} also being fibrous or filamentary {(relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of different layers B32B5/12)} - B32B 9/02: comprising animal or vegetable substances {, e.g. cork, bamboo, starch} - B32B 9/046: {of foam} - B32B 9/047: {made of fibres or filaments} - B32B 21/10: Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer - B32B 27/12: next to a fibrous or filamentary layer - B32B 27/40: comprising polyurethanes - B60L 50/64: Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles - B60L 50/66: {Arrangements of batteries} - B60L 58/20: having different nominal voltages - H01M 50/249: specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains (constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles B60L50/64) - A45F 3/04: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders - A63C 2019/067: {Machines for marking} - A63C 2203/12: Electrically powered or heated - A63C 2203/14: Lighting means - A63C 2203/22: Radio waves emitting or receiving, e.g. remote control, RFID - A63C 2203/24: Processing or storing data, e.g. with electronic chip - A63C 2203/42: Details of chassis of ice or roller skates, of decks of skateboards - B32B 5/245: {another layer next to it being a foam layer} - B32B 17/06: comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific {material} - B32B 17/062: {of wood} - B32B 17/066: {of foam} - B32B 2250/05: 5 or more layers - B32B 2262/101: Glass fibres - B32B 2266/0207: Materials belonging to B32B25/00 - B32B 2266/0235: Vinyl halide, e.g. PVC, PVDC, PVF, PVDF - B32B 2266/0278: Polyurethane - B32B 2307/544: Torsion strength; Torsion stiffness - B32B 2307/558: Impact strength, toughness - B32B 2307/56: Damping, energy absorption - B32B 2307/584: Scratch resistance - B32B 2605/00: Vehicles - H01M 2220/20: Batteries in motive systems, e.g. vehicle, ship, plane - Y02E 60/10: Energy storage using batteries - Y02T 10/70: Energy storage systems for electromobility, e.g. batteries - Y02T 90/16: Information or communication technologies improving the operation of electric vehicles - A63C: SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE (water skis B63B32/00, B63B34/00) - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - B60L: PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of electrical propulsion units or of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion in vehicles B60K1/00, B60K6/20; arrangements or mounting of electrical gearing in vehicles B60K17/12, B60K17/14; preventing wheel slip by reducing power in rail vehicles B61C15/08; dynamo-electric machines H02K; control or regulation of electric motors H02P); SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES (electric coupling devices combined with mechanical couplings of vehicles B60D1/64; electric heating for vehicles B60H1/00); ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL (control or regulation of electric motors H02P); MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES - H01M: PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION - Y02T: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION ## Abstract A personal transport system is provided including, in an embodiment, an electrically powered vehicle, a companion remote control, and a companion mobile phone application. The vehicle includes an operator-supporting deck, one or more deck-mounted trucks, one or more axle-mounted wheels on each of the one or more trucks, one or more batteries, and a deck lighting system. The one or more batteries power a motor configured to drive the wheels by way of a pulley system, at least one battery of which is disposed under a battery enclosure. The battery enclosure has a first light indicator system, and the companion remote control has a second light indicator system, each of which is configured for communicating with the operator. The deck lighting system includes a light strip of light-emitting diodes disposed in a groove of the deck configured to change state to communicate with the operator or others sharing a road. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus, comprising: a wireless remote control that has a wheel for controlling a speed of a personal transport vehicle, where the personal transport vehicle has one or more motors that are configured to be powered by one or more batteries, where the personal transport vehicle has a deck configured to support a weight of an operator standing on the deck while operating the personal transport vehicle, where the deck has a light indicator system disposed in a groove around an entire perimeter of the deck, where the wireless remote control that has a wireless communication circuit with a transmitter circuit and the personal transport vehicle has a receiver circuit to receive a signal from the wireless remote control, where the signal is configured to control the speed of the personal transport vehicle based upon a position of the wheel on the wireless remote control, where the light indicator system is activated by an on-board navigational system to communicate navigational directions to the operator. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, where the wireless remote control and the personal transport vehicle are configured to cooperate to implement two or more pre-programmed ride modes to control at least a maximum speed aspect of how the personal transport vehicle rides while supporting the weight of the operator standing on the deck. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, where a first ride mode has a first maximum speed and a second ride mode has a second maximum speed. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard with one or more wheels driven by the one or more motors, where the wireless remote control and the personal transport vehicle are configured to cooperate to implement three or more ride modes, including a first ride mode configured to set acceleration and deceleration thresholds for the personal transport vehicle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard, where the light indicator system configured for communicating with the operator to provide guidance on upcoming hazards. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard, and where the wireless remote control is a stand-alone hand-held device capable of being held and operated in one hand of the operator and that is configured to cooperate with a motor circuit of the electric-powered skateboard to control an acceleration and a braking of the personal transport vehicle. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, where the wireless remote control has a light indicator system on the remote control to at least indicate a battery level of the one or more batteries to the operator. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard, and where the wireless remote control has a light indicator system on the remote control to communicate a pairing of the electric-powered skateboard to the wireless remote control for wireless communication between the electric-powered skateboard and the wireless remote control. ### Claim 9 A method for a wireless remote control for a personal transport vehicle, comprising: configuring the wireless remote control to have a wheel for controlling a speed of the personal transport vehicle, where the personal transport vehicle has one or more motors that are configured to be powered by one or more batteries, where the personal transport vehicle has a deck configured to support a weight of an operator standing on the deck while operating the personal transport vehicle, where the deck has a light indicator system disposed in a groove around an entire perimeter of the deck, and configuring the wireless remote control to transmit a signal to control the speed of the personal transport vehicle based upon a position of the wheel on the wireless remote control, where the wireless remote control has a wireless communication circuit with a transmitter circuit and the personal transport vehicle has a receiver circuit to receive a signal from the wireless remote control, where the light indicator system is activated by an on-board navigational system to communicate navigational directions to the operator. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard, and where the light indicator system configured for communicating with the operator to provide guidance on upcoming hazards. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10, where the wireless remote control has a LED light indicator system on the remote control to communicate with the operator by way of lighting the LED light indicator. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising: configuring the wireless remote control and the personal transport vehicle to cooperate to implement two or more pre-programmed ride modes to control at least a maximum speed aspect of how the personal transport vehicle rides while supporting the weight of the operator standing on the deck. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: configuring a first ride mode that has a first maximum speed and a second ride mode that has a second maximum speed. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard with one or more wheels driven by the one or more motors, and configuring the wireless remote control and the personal transport vehicle to cooperate to implement three or more ride modes, including a first ride mode configured to set acceleration and deceleration thresholds for the personal transport vehicle. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard. ### Claim 16 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard, and where the wireless remote control is a stand-alone hand-held device capable of being held and operated in one hand of the operator and that is configured to cooperate with a motor circuit of the electric-powered skateboard to control an acceleration and a braking of the personal transport vehicle. ### Claim 17 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising: configuring the wireless remote control to have a light indicator system on the remote control to at least indicate a battery level of the one or more batteries to the operator. ### Claim 18 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising: configuring the personal transport vehicle to be an electric-powered skateboard that uses regenerative breaking. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, further comprising: configuring the wireless remote control to have a LED light indicator system on the remote control to communicate with the operator by way of lighting the LED light indicator. ### Claim 20 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9, further comprising: where the personal transport vehicle is an electric-powered skateboard, and configuring the wireless remote control to have a light indicator system on the remote control to communicate a pairing of the electric-powered skateboard to the wireless remote control for wireless communication between the electric-powered skateboard and the wireless remote control.