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).

  • Publication number: 20230303245
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: William M Yates
  • Patent number: 11565805
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: William M. Yates
  • Publication number: 20210031912
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: William M. YATES
  • Patent number: 10710715
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: W.Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.
    Inventor: William M. Yates
  • Patent number: 10232938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: W.Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.
    Inventor: William M. Yates
  • Publication number: 20180312252
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: W.MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: William M. YATES
  • Patent number: 9868526
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: W. Morrison Consulting Group, Inc.
    Inventor: William M. Yates
  • Patent number: 9815563
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: William M. Yates, Robert Ussery, Byron Young
  • Patent number: 9650138
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: W.MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: William M. Yates
  • Publication number: 20170001724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: William M. YATES
  • Publication number: 20160360737
    Abstract: A field reconfigurable fishing lure having an adjustable buoyancy mechanism, an adjustable tail mechanism and modular accessory rail system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: William M. YATES, James Durwood SUMMERS
  • Publication number: 20160288918
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: William M. YATES, Robert USSERY, Byron YOUNG
  • Patent number: 9340299
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: William M. Yates, Robert Ussery, Byron Young
  • Publication number: 20160107750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: William M. YATES
  • Publication number: 20160031564
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: William M. YATES
  • Patent number: 9043106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Ingram, Robert Ussery, William M. Yates, III
  • Patent number: 9043067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: W. MORRISON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: William M. Yates, Benjamin T. Ingram
  • Patent number: 8973690
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: W. Morrision Consulting Group, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Yates, III, Benjamin T. Ingram
  • Publication number: 20140339371
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: William M. YATES, Robert USSERY, Byron YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20140291050
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: William M. Yates, Benjamin T. Ingram