Patents by Inventor Brendan J. Smith

Brendan J. Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 11299268
    Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for use in the detection, localization, and quantification of gas leaks are provided. More specifically the use of an in-situ sensor mounted to a UAS such that the sensor is positioned in a region unaffected by prop wash that is relatively undisturbed by the effects of the propeller(s) and other environmental conditions when in use is described. Additionally, methods of determining the optimal placement of the in-situ sensor on any given UAS are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Lance E. Christensen, Brendan J. Smith, Vlad Manzatianu
  • Publication number: 20180127093
    Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for use in the detection, localization, and quantification of gas leaks are provided. More specifically the use of an in-situ sensor mounted to a UAS such that the sensor is positioned in a region unaffected by prop wash that is relatively undisturbed by the effects of the propeller(s) and other environmental conditions when in use is described. Additionally, methods of determining the optimal placement of the in-situ sensor on any given UAS are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Lance E. Christensen, Brendan J. Smith, Vlad Manzatianu