Patents by Inventor Burkhard Wiggerich

Burkhard Wiggerich 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: 11148808
    Abstract: A device for airlifting an object comprising a frame-like support structure. The support structure has an upper end region and a lower end region. The upper end region and the lower end region have at least partly corresponding shapes. The device further comprises a recess in which the object is arranged at least partly during airlifting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: AirRobot GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Burkhard Wiggerich
  • Publication number: 20190202563
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for airlifting an object comprising a support structure, wherein the support structure has an upper end region and a lower end region, wherein the upper end region and the lower end region have at least partly corresponding shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: AirRobot GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Burkhard Wiggerich
  • Patent number: 8328128
    Abstract: An aircraft includes at least three drive units, each of which has a first rotor and a first, rotary speed-controlled electrical motor, suitable for driving the first rotor during operation of the aircraft. Each of the drive units has at least a second rotor and at least one second, rotary speed-controlled electrical motor, suitable for driving the second rotor during operation of the aircraft in a rotational direction that is opposite to the rotational direction of the first rotor of each drive unit. Autonomous means for controlling the location and position of the aircraft are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Burkhard Wiggerich
  • Publication number: 20090250549
    Abstract: An aircraft includes at least three drive units, each of which has a first rotor and a first, rotary speed-controlled electrical motor, suitable for driving the first rotor during operation of the aircraft. Each of the drive units has at least a second rotor and at least one second, rotary speed-controlled electrical motor, suitable for driving the second rotor during operation of the aircraft in a rotational direction that is opposite to the rotational direction of the first rotor of each drive unit. Autonomous means for controlling the location and position of the aircraft are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Burkhard Wiggerich