Patents Assigned to BETA AIR, LLC
  • Publication number: 20230415915
    Abstract: In an aspect, a propulsor gauge is provide that provides guidance during a transition of a mode of operation of an electric aircraft. Propulsor gauge may include a processor configured to identify a current thrust envelope parameter of one or more propulsors of electric aircraft. Processor may also determine a recommended range as a function of the propulsor parameter, where the recommended range includes a lower threshold and an upper threshold. The recommended range and thrust envelope parameter may then be shown on a display of propulsor gauge, where a measurement of current thrust envelope parameter relative to recommended range may be represented by an indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit, Lochie Ferrier, Pranav Krishnamurthy, Richard Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20230415913
    Abstract: The present invention is systems and methods for preflight temperature management of an energy source of an electric aircraft. The system may include a sensor attached to an energy source of an electric aircraft, where the sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the energy source and generate a corresponding temperature datum. A computing device communicatively connected to the sensor may receive the temperature datum and determine the readiness of the electric aircraft for flight based on the temperature of the energy source. If the electric aircraft is not considered ready by the computing device, then an energy source modification may be initiated that changes the temperature of the energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Overfield, Richard Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20230415603
    Abstract: A system for charger management for electrical vertical takeoff and landing aircrafts includes a sensor connected to the first charger. The sensor is configured to detect a battery metric and transmit the metric to a computing device. The computing device is connected to a mesh network. The mesh network contains many aircrafts connected to chargers. The charger management system manages the charging of the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: John Charles Palombini
  • Publication number: 20230418283
    Abstract: The system and method for defining boundaries of a simulation of an electric aircraft is illustrated. The system comprises a sensor, a computing device, and a remote device. The sensor is configured to detect an aircraft location datum, detect a boundary datum associated with a three-dimensional flying space, and transmit the aircraft location datum and boundary datum to a computing device. The computing device is configured to receive the aircraft location datum and boundary datum from the sensor, determine a distance datum between the aircraft location and boundary as a function of the aircraft location datum and boundary datum generate a recommended aircraft adjustment as a function of the distance datum, and transmit the distance datum and recommended aircraft adjustment to a remote device. The remote device is configured to receive the distance datum and recommended aircraft adjustment and display them to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Herman Wiegman
  • Patent number: 11850965
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charging connector including a charging connector. The charging connector including a direct current pin and an alternating current pin. The electric vehicle charging connector also including a coupling mechanism configured to: couple the charging connector to an electric vehicle, enable a flow of electricity from the charging connector to the electric vehicle, and disable the flow of electricity from the charging connector to the electric vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Herman Wiegman
  • Patent number: 11855302
    Abstract: An apparatus for venting battery ejecta for use in an electric aircraft is presented. The apparatus includes a battery module with a plurality of electrochemical cells. The electrochemical cells of the plurality of electrochemical cells are separated by a carbon fiber barrier. Venting port of a plurality of venting ports is configured to vent an electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells using a venting path of a plurality of venting paths, wherein the plurality of vent ports is fluidly connected to the plurality of venting paths and the plurality of venting paths are fluidly connected to at least an outlet. Venting paths direct the battery ejecta from the electrochemical cell to the outside of the electric aircraft through at least an outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan William Joseph Wiegman, Tyler John Skroski, Stuart Denson Schreiber
  • Patent number: 11852689
    Abstract: Aspects relate to a connector for charging an electric vehicle and a method for its use. An exemplary connector includes at least a direct current conductor configured to conduct a direct current, at least an alternating current conductor, configured to conduct an alternating current, at least a computing device wherein the computer is configured to receive a measurement datum of a battery module from a communicatively connected sensor, determine an operating condition of the charging circuit; identify an error element as a function of the operating condition, and transmit the identification of the error element to a data storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Herman Wiegman
  • Patent number: 11855469
    Abstract: Aspects relate to a system for discharging a power source of an electric aircraft. System may be configured to transfer power from the electric aircraft via a charging connection. In one or more embodiments, a charging station in electric communication with the power source may discharge the power source. For example, a controller communicatively connected to the electric aircraft may be configured to receive a supply request from a user and subsequently, generate a control signal that initiates a transfer of electrical power from the power supply to discharge the power source so that power data associated with the discharge may be collected and transmitted to the controller or a remote device of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Steven J. Foland, John Charles Palombini
  • Patent number: 11850961
    Abstract: Aspects relate to a connector and methods of use for charging an electric aircraft. An exemplary connector includes a housing configured to mate with a port of an electric aircraft, where the housing includes a fastener for removable attachment with the electric aircraft port, at least a high-voltage conductor configured to conduct a high-voltage electrical power, at least a low-voltage conductor, configured to conduct a low-voltage electrical power, at least a control signal conductor configured to conduct a control signal, at least a ground conductor configured to conduct to a ground, at least a cooling channel configured to contain a flow of a coolant, and at least a proximity signal conductor configured to conduct a proximity signal indicative of attachment with the electric aircraft port when the housing is mated with the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Hall, Cole Hanson, Jake Pill, John Charles Palombini, Richard Donnelly
  • Patent number: 11851159
    Abstract: A system for flight control of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system generally includes a pilot control, a pusher component, a lift component and a flight controller. The pilot control is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The pilot control is configured to transmit an input datum. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot control. The flight controller is configured to receive the input datum from the pilot control, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
  • Publication number: 20230410663
    Abstract: In an aspect an apparatus for electric aircraft communication is presented. An apparatus includes a first networking component installed on a first electric aircraft. An apparatus includes at least a processor communicatively connected to a first networking component. An apparatus includes a memory communicatively connected to at least a processor. A memory contains instructions configuring at least a processor to configure a first networking component to establish a communicative connection between the first networking component and a second networking component as a function of a communication criterion. At least a processor is configured to communicate aircraft data through a communicative connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Henck
  • Publication number: 20230411767
    Abstract: An apparatus for venting battery ejecta for use in an electric aircraft is presented. The apparatus includes a battery module with a plurality of electrochemical cells. The electrochemical cells of the plurality of electrochemical cells are separated by a carbon fiber barrier. Venting port of a plurality of venting ports is configured to vent an electrochemical cell of the plurality of electrochemical cells using a venting path of a plurality of venting paths, wherein the plurality of vent ports is fluidly connected to the plurality of venting paths and the plurality of venting paths are fluidly connected to at least an outlet. Venting paths direct the battery ejecta from the electrochemical cell to the outside of the electric aircraft through at least an outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan William Joseph Wiegman, Tyler John Skroski, Stuart Denson Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20230406520
    Abstract: In an aspect this disclosure is directed at a propulsor assembly powered by a dual motor system. The aircraft may comprise a propulsor. The electric aircraft may also include a driveshaft that is mechanically coupled to the propulsor, wherein a driveshaft is configured to provide mechanical power to the propulsor. The aircraft includes a plurality of electric motors. The electric motors may be configured to impart rotational energy to the driveshaft. Wherein each electric motor includes a stator and a rotor. Each electric motor is selectively engaged to the driveshaft by a freewheel clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Manon Danielle Belzile, David Churchill
  • Publication number: 20230406153
    Abstract: A system for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle is presented. The system includes a computing device communicatively connected to at least a pack monitor unit, wherein the at least a pack monitor unit is configured to detect a battery pack datum of a plurality of battery modules incorporated in a battery pack. The computing device is further configured to receive the battery pack datum as a function of the at least a pack monitor unit, generate, as a function of the battery pack datum, a battery pack model associated with the battery pack of the electric vehicle, and determine a battery degradation prediction as a function of the battery pack datum and the battery pack model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Steven J. Foland
  • Patent number: 11848433
    Abstract: A system for battery pack cooling including a battery pack. The battery pack includes a plurality of pouch cells and a separation element, where the separation separates at least a first pouch cell of the plurality pouch cells from a second pouch cell of the plurality of pouch cells. The separation element contains a fluid. The system also includes a cooling plate, where the cooling plate is adjacent to the lower side of the battery pack. The cooling plate comprises at least a cooling fin, where the at least a cooling fin extends towards the separation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Denson Schreiber, Sarah Overfield, Sam Wagner, Sean Donovan, Nathan Goldsberry
  • Patent number: 11845551
    Abstract: A system for estimating percentage torque produced by a propulsor configured for use in an electric aircraft, the system including a propulsor, the propulsor configured to generate output torque. The system including a sensor, the sensor configured to detect the output torque and generate an output torque datum. The system including a flight controller including a computing device configured to receive an output torque datum, receive an ideal propulsor model, the ideal propulsor model including at least a performance parameter, generate a model torque datum, including a model torque datum threshold, as a function of the at least a performance parameter, generate a percentage datum as a function of the output torque datum and model torque datum, and determine, at least an obstruction datum correlated to the torque percentage datum, and display torque percentage datum and the at least an obstruction datum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Lochie Ferrier
  • Patent number: 11846942
    Abstract: A system for monitoring the landing zone of an electric aircraft, the system including an electric aircraft wherein the electric aircraft includes at least a sensor configured to measure a plurality of data of regarding a first potential landing zone and transmit the plurality of data to at least a flight controller. The flight controller is designed and configured to receive the plurality of data from at least a sensor, determine a landing safety datum as a function of the plurality of data and at least a safety parameter range, and transmit the landing safety datum to an output device. The output device is designed and configured to receive the plurality of data from the flight controller, and display, to the pilot, the landing safety datum and a locator component designed and configured to capture a second potential landing zone that is distinct from the first potential landing zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
  • Publication number: 20230398886
    Abstract: A system for an electric vehicle charger with a reel button for an electric vehicle is illustrated. The system comprises a charging cable, a charger base connected to the charging cable, a cable storage device, the cable storage device including a retraction mechanism configured to pay out and retract the cable when activated and at least a reel button configured to activate the retraction mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: John Charles Palombini, Skye Carapetyan, Richard Donnelly, Jake Pill, Edward Hall, Cole William Hanson, James Whitehill
  • Publication number: 20230402693
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are generally related to a battery pack having a carbon fiber battery case, the battery pack comprising a plurality of pouch cells. Further, the battery pack having a carbon fiber battery case may include a casing formed with carbon fiber, the casing having one or more carbon fiber separation sheets and, the casing configured to dissipate heat from the plurality of pouch cells in a direction along carbon fibers of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler John Skroski, Nathan William Joseph Wiegman, Stuart Denson Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20230402677
    Abstract: A system for battery pack cooling including a battery pack. The battery pack includes a plurality of pouch cells and a separation element, where the separation separates at least a first pouch cell of the plurality pouch cells from a second pouch cell of the plurality of pouch cells. The separation element contains a fluid. The system also includes a cooling plate, where the cooling plate is adjacent to the lower side of the battery pack. The cooling plate comprises at least a cooling fin, where the at least a cooling fin extends towards the separation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: BETA AIR, LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Denson Schreiber, Sarah Overfield, Sam Wagner, Sean Donovan, Nathan Goldsberry