Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Maust

Andrew M. Maust 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).

  • Unmanned aerial vehicle with electrically powered, counterrotating ducted rotors
    Patent number: 7712701
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle having counterrotating ducted rotors that are driven by electric motors. The vehicle has a low weight and a small profile. The unmanned aerial vehicle is suitable for a number of different tasks, including control, surveillance and reconnaissance, communication, and other tasks without exposing personnel to dangerous situations. The vehicle is particularly suited for entering buildings and other enclosed structures and spaces such as caves. The unmanned aerial vehicle can also be equipped for potential offensive actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Adam S. Ehrmantraut, Andrew M. Maust, Peter K. Johnson