Patents by Inventor Daniel Hatfield

Daniel Hatfield 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).

  • Vertical take-off and landing aircraft
    Patent number: 12606300
    Abstract: A VTOL aircraft includes a pod having a pod forward portion and a pod aft portion. The pod forward portion is connected to an inboard wing of the VTOL aircraft and the pod aft portion is connected to an outboard wing and a vertical stabilizer of the VTOL aircraft. The pod aft portion rotates, together with the outboard wing and the vertical stabilizer, about a centerline of the pod relative to the pod forward portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Method Aeronautics, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Boertlein, Daniel Hatfield, Jeremy Novara
  • VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20260042535
    Abstract: A VTOL aircraft includes a pod having a pod forward portion and a pod aft portion. The pod forward portion is connected to an inboard wing of the VTOL aircraft and the pod aft portion is connected to an outboard wing and a vertical stabilizer of the VTOL aircraft. The pod aft portion rotates, together with the outboard wing and the vertical stabilizer, about a centerline of the pod relative to the pod forward portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Neil Boertlein, Daniel Hatfield, Jeremy Novara
  • A TEMPORARY FASTENING AND PULL IN TOOL FOR A POWER UMBILICAL
    Publication number: 20250015568
    Abstract: A temporary fastening and pull in tool for a power umbilical to be installed at an offshore facility, such as a wind generator facility, is presented. The power umbilical has an outer sheath surrounding a power core and two rods. The tool comprises a packer assembly for sealing and giving mechanical support around a portion of the sheath situated at or near a free end portion of the power umbilical. A load bearing arrangement connects to the packer assembly adapted to receive an end portion of the rods. A fastener secures the rods to the load bearing arrangement. A lifting device is attached to the load bearing arrangement for guiding the power umbilical to the offshore facility and ease the pull in operations of the power umbilical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Arild FIGENSCHOU, Daniel HATFIELD, Tor Erling RUUD
  • VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20240417073
    Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft configuration and control system includes a plurality of turbojet or turbofan engines providing vertical lift and control at hover and low airspeeds. In higher-speed flight, a separate cruise propulsion system generates thrust. Lift during this higher-speed flight is provided by one or more wings. During transition between low- and high-speed flight, both systems provide forward thrust, control and lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Neil Boertlein, Daniel Hatfield, Jeremy Novara
  • Aircraft
    Patent number: D446182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventors: George F. Adam, Jr., John C. Knudsen, David Shaw, Daniel Hatfield, Burt Rutan
  • Hood for a wheel loader machine
    Patent number: D757826
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip Hartz, Daniel Hatfield, Christopher Runestad, Terril Johnson
  • Door latch
    Patent number: D758166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip Hartz, Daniel Hatfield, Terril Johnson