Patents by Inventor William M. Yates
William M. Yates 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: 20230303245Abstract: A method of delivering heavy payload using an autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV is equipped with two movable wing systems that rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expendable UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventor: William M Yates
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Patent number: 11565805Abstract: A method of delivering heavy payload using an autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV is equipped with two movable wing systems that rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expendable UAV.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventor: William M. Yates
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Publication number: 20210031912Abstract: A method of delivering heavy payload using an autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV is equipped with two movable wing systems that rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expendable UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventor: William M. YATES
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Patent number: 10710715Abstract: A heavy payload, autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV is equipped with two movable wing systems that rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expendable UAV.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: W.Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.Inventor: William M. Yates
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Patent number: 10232938Abstract: A heavy payload, autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV can be equipped with a movable wing system. The UAV can include a removable storage box. The UAV can be equipped with a drogue parachute for deploying the wings upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously. The UAV can include canard wings. The canard wings and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expandable UAV. The UAV's wings can be configured to automatically separate from the UAV during the landing sequence.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: W.Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.Inventor: William M. Yates
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Publication number: 20180312252Abstract: A heavy payload, autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV is equipped with two movable wing systems that rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expendable UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: W.MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventor: William M. YATES
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Patent number: 9868526Abstract: An airborne drone delivery network and method of operating same that provides an effective system to deliver items to a set number of delivery locations using drones in which the drone flight path is minimized and wherein the drones may be easily retrieved and reused for delivery of additional items.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.Inventor: William M. Yates
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Patent number: 9815563Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) packs flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventors: William M. Yates, Robert Ussery, Byron Young
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Patent number: 9650138Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, and method of deploying and retrieving secondary aircrafts.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: W.MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventor: William M. Yates
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Publication number: 20170001724Abstract: A heavy payload, autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV can be equipped with a movable wing system. The UAV can include a removable storage box. The UAV can be equipped with a drogue parachute for deploying the wings upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously. The UAV can include canard wings. The canard wings and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expandable UAV. The UAV's wings can be configured to automatically separate from the UAV during the landing sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventor: William M. YATES
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Publication number: 20160360737Abstract: A field reconfigurable fishing lure having an adjustable buoyancy mechanism, an adjustable tail mechanism and modular accessory rail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: William M. YATES, James Durwood SUMMERS
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Publication number: 20160288918Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) packs flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: William M. YATES, Robert USSERY, Byron YOUNG
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Patent number: 9340299Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft. The electric aircraft and methods of operating and recharging same may involve establishing, in-flight, an electrical connection between the aircraft and the UAV flying in proximity to the aircraft and transferring electricity from an electricity source associated with the UAV to the aircraft through the electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventors: William M. Yates, Robert Ussery, Byron Young
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Publication number: 20160107750Abstract: An airborne drone delivery network and method of operating same that provides an effective system to deliver items to a set number of delivery locations using drones in which the drone flight path is minimized and wherein the drones may be easily retrieved and reused for delivery of additional items.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventor: William M. YATES
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Publication number: 20160031564Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, and method of deploying and retrieving secondary aircrafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventor: William M. YATES
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Patent number: 9043106Abstract: A control system that makes adjustments, such as limiting the maximum speed or maximum torque in a vehicle, is provided. These adjustments can be based on knowledge about the vehicle and trip, and on the estimated energy remaining. The control system is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including ground, air, water, and sea vehicles, as well as vehicles powered by battery, electricity, compressed natural gas, or even liquid fuel propulsion systems. The control system may be used to adjust vehicle operation in route to assure the vehicle reaches a destination and to inform or counteract a human vehicle operator. Control system can also be used in racing applications to calculate the fastest-possible race speed and drive torque for a given race length; or alternatively, in endurance racing or delivery applications to optimize the vehicle speed and/or drive torque for a given race length or route.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventors: Benjamin T. Ingram, Robert Ussery, William M. Yates, III
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Patent number: 9043067Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.Inventors: William M. Yates, Benjamin T. Ingram
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Patent number: 8973690Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: W. Morrision Consulting Group, Inc.Inventors: William M. Yates, III, Benjamin T. Ingram
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Publication number: 20140339371Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) packs flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: William M. YATES, Robert USSERY, Byron YOUNG
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Publication number: 20140291050Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (“KERS system”) and motorcycle equipped with the same is disclosed. The KERS system may be mechanical, hydraulic, or a combination thereof. In an embodiment, motorcycle includes a rear wheel, an electric motor, a motor shaft, and a front wheel equipped with a wheel hub that includes a sprag clutch. The motor shaft can be fitted with a motor drive sprocket that drives a jackshaft chain that in turn drives a jackshaft input sprocket that is fitted to the jackshaft. Jackshaft input sprocket may be installed in conjunction with a sprag clutch that allows the rear wheel to free wheel during coasting while the front wheel KERS system is engaged. The motor harvests kinetic energy from the front wheel without simultaneously powering the rear wheel while the use of a geared dead zone allows the front and rear wheels to not lock together to improve safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: William M. Yates, Benjamin T. Ingram