Patents Assigned to Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 9669946Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William R. McDonnell, Charles H. Baker
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Patent number: 8864069Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Publication number: 20140231585Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Patent number: 8567718Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William Randall McDonnell
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Patent number: 8517306Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William R. McDonnell, Charles H. Baker
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Patent number: 8167242Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Publication number: 20110127378Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: ADVANCED AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Publication number: 20110011974Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: ADVANCED AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Patent number: 7097137Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Patent number: 6874729Abstract: A method of launching and retrieving a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) (10). The preferred method of launch involves carrying the UAV (10) up to altitude using a parasail (8) similar to that used to carry tourists aloft. The UAV is dropped and picks up enough airspeed in the dive to perform a pull-up into level controlled flight. The preferred method of recovery is for the UAV to fly into and latch onto the parasail tow line (4) or cables hanging off the tow line and then be winched back down to the boat (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Patent number: 6705573Abstract: A pod (34) containing sensors and/or targeting systems such as laser designators or range finders are hung on a cable (30) below an aircraft (12). The line (30) can be reeled in or out similar to towed decoys. This allows the aircraft (12) to operate above or in the cloud cover while the sensors/targeting equipment (34) are operating below the cloud cover to find the enemy forces.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell
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Patent number: 5799900Abstract: An aircraft adapted for flight in helicopter mode with its longitudinal axis oriented generally vertically and in airplane mode with its longitudinal axis oriented generally horizontally is provided with the capability of launching and landing with the tail end directed skyward. The invention also includes improvements to the controllability and efficiency of aircraft in helicopter mode provided by the stabilizer wings and relative rotation of the fuselage section about the aircraft's longitudinal axis. The aircraft has an elongate boom positioned between the rear fuselage and the stabilizer wings for engagement with a base structure. The base structure may be attached to a building, a trailer transporter, a ship or some other structure. The base may be a beam having latching arms that swing inward when pressure from the boom is applied, then trap the boom in a recess between the latching arm and beam, thereby suspending the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Advanced Aerospace Technologies, Inc.Inventor: William R. McDonnell