Patents by Inventor Alex Siler

Alex Siler 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).

  • Heavier than air internal ballast
    Patent number: 8777156
    Abstract: A vehicle suitable for use in high-altitude applications use may include a gas impermeable body and a flexible barrier separating the body into multiple sections or compartments. The compartments may include a lift compartment for holding lift gas, such as lighter than air gas, and a ballast compartment for holding a ballast, such as heavier than air gas. A valve may permit passage of the ballast from the ballast compartment to an exterior of the body. The body may have an oblong shape, with fins attached to an exterior back end thereof. The vehicle may have only internal ballast compartments, without including a hopper external to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Piini, Alex Siler, Joseph Kinkopf, Caitlyn Fahey
  • HEAVIER THAN AIR INTERNAL BALLAST
    Publication number: 20120267474
    Abstract: A vehicle suitable for use in high-altitude applications use may include a gas impermeable body and a flexible barrier separating the body into multiple sections or compartments. The compartments may include a lift compartment for holding lift gas, such as lighter than air gas, and a ballast compartment for holding a ballast, such as heavier than air gas. A valve may permit passage of the ballast from the ballast compartment to an exterior of the body. The body may have an oblong shape, with fins attached to an exterior back end thereof. The vehicle may have only internal ballast compartments, without including a hopper external to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nicholas PIINI, Alex Siler, Joseph Kinkopf, Caitlyn Fahey
  • Air vehicle propulsion system on gimbaled truss
    Patent number: 7874515
    Abstract: A gimbaled truss assembly is disclosed including a frame rotatably mounted in a gimbal mount, and a truss rotatably mounted within the frame. The truss is configured to retain a propulsion system. The frame and the truss rotate independently of one another. A fastening system for mounting the propulsion system to the truss includes vibration isolators. A plurality of braces are coupled to the gimbal mount. The braces conform to the external surface of an air vehicle on which the assembly is to be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed-Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kinkopf, David E. Carlile, Alex Siler, Andrew Yuhas, Thomas H. Walsh
  • Air Vehicle Propulsion System on Gimbaled Truss
    Publication number: 20080179452
    Abstract: A gimbaled truss assembly is disclosed including a frame rotatably mounted in a gimbal mount, and a truss rotatably mounted within the frame. The truss is configured to retain a propulsion system. The frame and the truss rotate independently of one another. A fastening system for mounting the propulsion system to the truss includes vibration isolators. A plurality of braces are coupled to the gimbal mount. The braces conform to the external surface of an air vehicle on which the assembly is to be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kinkopf, David E. Carlile, Alex Siler, Andrew Yuhas, Thomas H. Walsh