Patents by Inventor Laurence Ferrari

Laurence Ferrari 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).

  • Device for launching and recovering a drone, and an associated aircraft
    Patent number: 8857754
    Abstract: A device for launching and recovering a drone for being fastened to an aircraft is provided. The device includes a docking plate for a drone provided with a securing/releasing mechanism for the drone. The docking plate being secured to a flared guide for guiding the drone towards the docking plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Helicopters
    Inventors: Laurence Ferrari, Francois Malburet, Georges Descombes
  • DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING AND RECOVERING A DRONE, AND AN ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20120292430
    Abstract: A device (10) for launching and recovering a drone (5), the device being suitable for being fastened to an aircraft. The device includes docking means (20) for a drone (5), the docking means (20) being provided with securing/releasing means (30) for the drone (5), said docking means (20) being secured to flared guide means (40) for guiding the drone (5) towards said docking means (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: EUROCOPTER
    Inventors: Laurence Ferrari, Francois Malburet, Georges Descombes