Patents by Inventor Blake W. English

Blake W. English 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).

  • AIRCRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20230249803
    Abstract: The aircraft control system 100 includes an inceptor with a set of primary inceptor axes and a set of secondary inceptor inputs. The inceptor can optionally include a hand rest, a thumb groove, a set of finger grooves, passive soft stops, and/or any other additional elements. The aircraft control system can optionally include a flight controller, aircraft sensors, effectors, and a haptic feedback mechanism. However, the aircraft control system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Blake W. English, James W. Denham
  • Aircraft control system and method
    Patent number: 11673649
    Abstract: The aircraft control system 100 includes an inceptor with a set of primary inceptor axes and a set of secondary inceptor inputs. The inceptor can optionally include a hand rest, a thumb groove, a set of finger grooves, passive soft stops, and/or any other additional elements. The aircraft control system can optionally include a flight controller, aircraft sensors, effectors, and a haptic feedback mechanism. However, the aircraft control system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake W. English, James W. Denham, Justin D. Paines