Patents by Inventor Bryce Phillips

Bryce Phillips 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).

  • Roll control for airborne wind energy system
    Patent number: 12473891
    Abstract: A bridle system and roll control sheave for quickly and accurately directing the roll of an airborne wing in an airborne wind energy system is disclosed. A pair of medial bridle segments are connected to a sheave which is placed within the fuselage. A roll control motor is preferably connected to the sheave and is controlled by an electronic controller to rotate and change the relative lengths of the medial bridle segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Windlift, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Stough, Mark Aull, Bryce Phillips, Chris Gibson
  • Roll Control for Airborne Wind Energy System
    Publication number: 20250290487
    Abstract: A bridle system and roll control sheave for quickly and accurately directing the roll of an airborne wing in an airborne wind energy system is disclosed. A pair of medial bridle segments are connected to a sheave which is placed within the fuselage. A roll control motor is preferably connected to the sheave and is controlled by an electronic controller to rotate and change the relative lengths of the medial bridle segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Applicant: Windlift, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Stough, Mark Aull, Bryce Phillips, Chris Gibson