Patents by Inventor Taber MacCallum
Taber MacCallum 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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Publication number: 20240140583Abstract: The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Space Perspective Inc.Inventors: Royce Fernandes, John Zaniel Maccagnano, Taber MacCallum, Ryon Warren, Daniel James Window, Rodger Farley
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Publication number: 20240140621Abstract: The cabin conditioning system can include a cabin air loop, a refrigerant loop, and a set of thermal rejection components. The system can optionally include a phase-change fluid loop. However, the cabin conditioning system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The cabin conditioning system functions to condition a cabin interior (and/or an air volume therein) of a vehicle, such as an atmospheric and/or space-flight capsule. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to reject heat from the vehicle interior and/or vehicle power systems (e.g., avionics components thereof). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to maintain the humidity of air within the cabin interior. However, the cabin conditioning system can include any other suitable components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Space Perspective Inc.Inventors: John Straus, Taber MacCallum, Hector Santiago, Tasneem Rashid, John Zaniel Maccagnano
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Publication number: 20240116622Abstract: An aerospace vehicle system, preferably including one or more capsules, and optionally including one or more propulsion modules and/or safety modules. A capsule, preferably including a pressure vessel including a structural frame and one or more windows, and optionally including a cabin. In alternate embodiments, the system can additionally or alternatively function as a terrestrial vehicle, a watercraft, and/or any other suitable vehicle. A method of operation, preferably including operating the aerospace vehicle system in flight, while maintaining a pressure differential between the pressure vessel interior and an environment surrounding the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Space Perspective Inc.Inventors: Rodger Farley, Jane Poynter, Taber MacCallum, Daniel James Window, Nicholas Adrian Moyes
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Patent number: 11945607Abstract: The cabin conditioning system can include a cabin air loop, a refrigerant loop, and a set of thermal rejection components. The system can optionally include a phase-change fluid loop. However, the cabin conditioning system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The cabin conditioning system functions to condition a cabin interior (and/or an air volume therein) of a vehicle, such as an atmospheric and/or space-flight capsule. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to reject heat from the vehicle interior and/or vehicle power systems (e.g., avionics components thereof). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to maintain the humidity of air within the cabin interior. However, the cabin conditioning system can include any other suitable components.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventors: John Straus, Taber MacCallum, Hector Santiago, Tasneem Rashid, John Zaniel Maccagnano
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Publication number: 20240076026Abstract: The system 100 can include a balloon system 110 and a set of spools 120. The system can optionally include a set of actuators 130. However, the system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system can function to facilitate balloon launch preparation and/or launch of a balloon vehicle system. The system can additionally function to facilitate controlled stand-up of a balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jacquie Prescott, Ryan Nascimento, Taber MacCallum, Manasi Palwankar
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Patent number: 11904998Abstract: The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventors: Royce Fernandes, John Zaniel Maccagnano, Taber MacCallum, Ryon Warren, Daniel James Window, Rodger Farley
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Publication number: 20240025529Abstract: The system can include: a vehicle 100 and a stabilizer 200. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system functions to facilitate vehicular transport (e.g., via a cabin). Additionally, the system can provide impact attenuation and/or mitigate rebound of the vehicle during a water landing. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to provide aquatic stabilization of the vehicle and/or cabin thereof. However, the system 100 can provide any other suitable functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Royce Fernandes, John Zaniel Maccagnano, Taber MacCallum, Ryon Warren, Daniel James Window, Rodger Farley
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Patent number: 11878784Abstract: An aerospace vehicle system, preferably including one or more capsules, and optionally including one or more propulsion modules and/or safety modules. A capsule, preferably including a pressure vessel including a structural frame and one or more windows, and optionally including a cabin. In alternate embodiments, the system can additionally or alternatively function as a terrestrial vehicle, a watercraft, and/or any other suitable vehicle. A method of operation, preferably including operating the aerospace vehicle system in flight, while maintaining a pressure differential between the pressure vessel interior and an environment surrounding the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventors: Rodger Farley, Jane Poynter, Taber MacCallum, Daniel James Window, Nicholas Adrian Moyes
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Publication number: 20230415880Abstract: A balloon system, preferably including a balloon and a payload. A balloon, preferably including a plurality of gores, a plurality of load members, and an apex fitting. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including deflating a balloon, and optionally including operating the balloon system in flight and/or landing the balloon system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Publication number: 20230365245Abstract: A balloon system including a balloon, and optionally including a payload and/or a safety module. A balloon, preferably including a balloon envelope and one or more passive vents, and optionally including one or more active valves. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including maintaining a zero-pressure balloon condition and sealing balloon vents, and optionally including ascending, descending, and/or otherwise operating the balloon system in flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Patent number: 11780552Abstract: A balloon system, preferably including a balloon and a payload. A balloon, preferably including a plurality of gores, a plurality of load members, and an apex fitting. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including deflating a balloon, and optionally including operating the balloon system in flight and/or landing the balloon system.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Publication number: 20230303270Abstract: The cabin conditioning system can include a cabin air loop, a refrigerant loop, and a set of thermal rejection components. The system can optionally include a phase-change fluid loop. However, the cabin conditioning system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The cabin conditioning system functions to condition a cabin interior (and/or an air volume therein) of a vehicle, such as an atmospheric and/or space-flight capsule. Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to reject heat from the vehicle interior and/or vehicle power systems (e.g., avionics components thereof). Additionally or alternatively, the system can function to maintain the humidity of air within the cabin interior. However, the cabin conditioning system can include any other suitable components.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: John Straus, Taber MacCallum, Hector Santiago, Tasneem Rashid, John Zaniel Maccagnano
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Patent number: 11753136Abstract: A balloon system including a balloon, and optionally including a payload and/or a safety module. A balloon, preferably including a balloon envelope and one or more passive vents, and optionally including one or more active valves. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including maintaining a zero-pressure balloon condition and sealing balloon vents, and optionally including ascending, descending, and/or otherwise operating the balloon system in flight.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Publication number: 20230182883Abstract: Described herein are features for a high altitude lighter-than-air (LTA) system and associated methods. The LTA may include one or more super-pressure balloons (SPB). One or more of the SPB's may include one or more interior volumes. One or more of the interior volumes may be configured to receive an LTA gas therein to supplement the free lift of the LTA system. There may be an adjustable valve or vent to release the LTA gas. One or more of the interior volumes may be configured to receive ambient air to provide a variable downward force. The SPB may use a compressor to pump in ambient air. The compressor or another valve may release ambient air to decrease the downward force. A zero-pressure balloon (ZPB) may be attached with the one or more SPB's. The ZPB may supplement lift for the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Rodger Farley, Taber MacCallum, G. Ryan Lee, Sebastian Padilla, John Straus
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Publication number: 20230132269Abstract: A balloon system including a balloon, and optionally including a payload and/or a safety module. A balloon, preferably including a balloon envelope and one or more passive vents, and optionally including one or more active valves. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including maintaining a zero-pressure balloon condition and sealing balloon vents, and optionally including ascending, descending, and/or otherwise operating the balloon system in flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Space Perspective Inc.Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Publication number: 20230115875Abstract: A balloon system including a balloon, a payload, and a safety module. A safety module, preferably including a tether and a parachute, and optionally including a cover and/or a drogue. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including operating the balloon system in flight and descending under a parachute.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Patent number: 11560210Abstract: A balloon system including a balloon, and optionally including a payload and/or a safety module. A balloon, preferably including a balloon envelope and one or more passive vents, and optionally including one or more active valves. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including maintaining a zero-pressure balloon condition and sealing balloon vents, and optionally including ascending, descending, and/or otherwise operating the balloon system in flight.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Patent number: 11548606Abstract: A balloon system including a balloon, a payload, and a safety module. A safety module, preferably including a tether and a parachute, and optionally including a cover and/or a drogue. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including operating the balloon system in flight and descending under a parachute.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Space Perspective Inc.Inventor: Taber MacCallum
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Patent number: 11511843Abstract: Described herein are features for a high altitude lighter-than-air (LTA) system and associated methods. The LTA may include one or more super-pressure balloons (SPB). One or more of the SPB's may include one or more interior volumes. One or more of the interior volumes may be configured to receive an LTA gas therein to supplement the free lift of the LTA system. There may be an adjustable valve or vent to release the LTA gas. One or more of the interior volumes may be configured to receive ambient air to provide a variable downward force. The SPB may use a compressor to pump in ambient air. The compressor or another valve may release ambient air to decrease the downward force. A zero-pressure balloon (ZPB) may be attached with the one or more SPB's. The ZPB may supplement lift for the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: World View Enterprises Inc.Inventors: Rodger Farley, Taber MacCallum, G. Ryan Lee, Sebastian Padilla, John Straus
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Publication number: 20220242546Abstract: A balloon system, preferably including a balloon and a payload. A balloon, preferably including a plurality of gores, a plurality of load members, and an apex fitting. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including deflating a balloon, and optionally including operating the balloon system in flight and/or landing the balloon system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventor: Taber MacCallum