Patents by Inventor David C. Hursig

David C. Hursig 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).

  • Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined surfaces
    Patent number: 8141823
    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Hursig, Steven D. Martinez
  • METHOD FOR VERTICAL TAKEOFF FROM AND LANDING ON INCLINED SURFACES
    Publication number: 20110057075
    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: David C. Hursig, Steven D. Martinez
  • Method for vertical takeoff from and landing on inclined surfaces
    Patent number: 7871044
    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Hursig, Steven D. Martinez
  • Method for Vertical Takeoff from and Landing on Inclined Surfaces
    Publication number: 20100012776
    Abstract: Takeoff and landing modes are added to a flight control system of a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The takeoff and landing modes use data available to the flight control system and the VTOL UAV's existing control surfaces and throttle control. As a result, the VTOL UAV can takeoff from and land on inclined surfaces without the use of landing gear mechanisms designed to level the UAV on the inclined surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: David C. Hursig, Steven D. Martinez