Patents by Inventor James H. Block

James H. Block 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).

  • Publication number: 20220238025
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC AIRCRAFT THREAT CONTROLLER MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DATCM”) transforms flight profile information, terrain, weather/atmospheric data and flight parameter data via DATCM components into comprehensive hazard avoidance optimized flight plans. Comprehensive hazard avoidance includes synergistic comprehensive turbulence and airfoil-specific icing data. In one implementation, the DATCM comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain weather data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DATCM may then determine comprehensive hazards mappings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Donald McCann, James H. Block, Daniel W. Lennartson
  • Patent number: 11367362
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC TURBULENCE ENGINE CONTROLLER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DTEC”) transform weather, terrain, and flight parameter data via DTEC components into turbulence avoidance optimized flight plans. In one implementation, the DTEC comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain terrain data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DTEC may then determine a non-dimensional mountain wave amplitude and mountain top wave drag, an upper level non-dimensional gravity wave amplitude, and a buoyant turbulent kinetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: DTN, LLC
    Inventors: Donald McCann, James H. Block, Daniel W. Lennartson
  • Patent number: 11183074
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC AIRCRAFT THREAT CONTROLLER MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DATCM”) transforms flight profile information, terrain, weather/atmospheric data and flight parameter data via DATCM components into comprehensive hazard avoidance optimized flight plans. Comprehensive hazard avoidance includes synergistic comprehensive turbulence and airfoil-specific icing data. In one implementation, the DATCM comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain weather data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DATCM may then determine comprehensive hazards mappings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: DTN, LLC
    Inventors: Donald McCann, James H. Block, Daniel W. Lennartson
  • Publication number: 20170243496
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC TURBULENCE ENGINE CONTROLLER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DTEC”) transform weather, terrain, and flight parameter data via DTEC components into turbulence avoidance optimized flight plans. In one implementation, the DTEC comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain terrain data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DTEC may then determine a non-dimensional mountain wave amplitude and mountain top wave drag, an upper level non-dimensional gravity wave amplitude, and a buoyant turbulent kinetic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Telvent DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald MCCANN, James H. BLOCK, Daniel W. LENNARTSON
  • Publication number: 20170229021
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC AIRCRAFT THREAT CONTROLLER MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DATCM”) transforms flight profile information, terrain, weather/atmospheric data and flight parameter data via DATCM components into comprehensive hazard avoidance optimized flight plans. Comprehensive hazard avoidance includes synergistic comprehensive turbulence and airfoil-specific icing data. In one implementation, the DATCM comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain weather data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DATCM may then determine comprehensive hazards mappings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Telvent DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald MCCANN, James H. BLOCK, Daniel W. LENNARTSON
  • Patent number: 9607520
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC TURBULENCE ENGINE CONTROLLER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DTEC”) transform weather, terrain, and flight parameter data via DTEC components into turbulence avoidance optimized flight plans. In one implementation, the DTEC comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain terrain data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DTEC may then determine a non-dimensional mountain wave amplitude and mountain top wave drag, an upper level non-dimensional gravity wave amplitude, and a buoyant turbulent kinetic energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Telvent DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald McCann, James H. Block, Daniel W. Lennartson
  • Patent number: 9558672
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC AIRCRAFT THREAT CONTROLLER MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DATCM”) transforms flight profile information, terrain, weather/atmospheric data and flight parameter data via DATCM components into comprehensive hazard avoidance optimized flight plans. Comprehensive hazard avoidance includes synergistic comprehensive turbulence and airfoil-specific icing data. In one implementation, the DATCM comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain weather data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DATCM may then determine comprehensive hazards mappings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Telvent DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald McCann, James H. Block, Daniel W. Lennartson
  • Publication number: 20160356922
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC STORM ENVIRONMENT ENGINE (DSEE) transforms flight profiles, atmospheric data, and convective and non-convective turbulence predictions and observations into dynamic turbulence alerts, nowcasts, and optimized flight paths. The DSEE determines four-dimensional grid points for a temporal geographic area and determines atmospheric potential instability and potential turbulence intensity at each grid point. The DSEE masks potential turbulence intensity at least one grid point and determines and outputs at least one of the TKE and the total EDR for each grid point. In some implementations, the DSEE receives a flight profile for an aircraft, including an initial route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: TELVENT DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald MCCANN, Daniel W. LENNARTSON, James H. BLOCK
  • Publication number: 20160055752
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC TURBULENCE ENGINE CONTROLLER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DTEC”) transform weather, terrain, and flight parameter data via DTEC components into turbulence avoidance optimized flight plans. In one implementation, the DTEC comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain terrain data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DTEC may then determine a non-dimensional mountain wave amplitude and mountain top wave drag, an upper level non-dimensional gravity wave amplitude, and a buoyant turbulent kinetic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: TELVENT DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald MCCANN, James H. BLOCK, Daniel W. LENNARTSON
  • Publication number: 20150336676
    Abstract: The AIRFOIL ICING CONTROLLER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“AIC”) transforms weather and flight parameter data via AIC components into icing determinations and icing avoidance optimized flight plans based on airfoil type. In one implementation, the AIC comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain weather data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The AIC may then determine a percent power increase (PPI) required by the aircraft to overcome power loss due to icing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Telvent DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald MCCANN, James H. BLOCK, Daniel W. LENNARTSON
  • Publication number: 20150339930
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC AIRCRAFT THREAT CONTROLLER MANAGER APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DATCM”) transforms flight profile information, terrain, weather/atmospheric data and flight parameter data via DATCM components into comprehensive hazard avoidance optimized flight plans. Comprehensive hazard avoidance includes synergistic comprehensive turbulence and airfoil-specific icing data. In one implementation, the DATCM comprises a processor and a memory disposed in communication with the processor and storing processor-issuable instructions to receive anticipated flight plan parameter data, obtain weather data based on the flight plan parameter data, obtain atmospheric data based on the flight plan parameter data, and determine a plurality of four-dimensional grid points based on the flight plan parameter data. The DATCM may then determine comprehensive hazards mappings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: TELVENT DTN LLC
    Inventors: Donald MCCANN, James H. BLOCK, Daniel W. LENNARTSON
  • Patent number: 8610566
    Abstract: An automated weather alert system using GIS technology automatically ingests weather data and processes the weather data to determine if localized weather conditions pose a threat to any of a plurality of business operations, each of which have a known location. In the event such threat exists, an employee having responsibility for a threatened business operation is provided with an alert message and asked to acknowledge receipt. Additional notification is automatically provided to the employee's supervisor if such acknowledgment is not received within a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Telvent DTN, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sznaider, Douglas P. Chenevert, Robert L. Hugg, Clive F. Reece, James H. Block
  • Publication number: 20100013629
    Abstract: An automated weather alert system using GIS technology automatically ingests weather data and processes the weather data to determine if localized weather conditions pose a threat to any of a plurality of business operations, each of which have a known location. In the event such threat exists, an employee having responsibility for a threatened business operation is provided with an alert message and asked to acknowledge receipt. Additional notification is automatically provided to the employee's supervisor if such acknowledgment is not received within a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Meteorlogix, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sznaider, Douglas P. Chenevert, Robert L. Hugg, Clive F. Reece, James H. Block
  • Patent number: 7602285
    Abstract: An automated weather alert system using GIS technology automatically ingests weather data and processes the weather data to determine if localized weather conditions pose a threat to any of a plurality of business operations, each of which have a known location. In the event such threat exists, an employee having responsibility for a threatened business operation is provided with an alert message and asked to acknowledge receipt. Additional notification is automatically provided to the employee's supervisor if such acknowledgment is not received within a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Meteorlogix, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sznaider, Douglas P. Chenevert, Robert L. Hugg, Clive F. Reece, James H. Block
  • Patent number: 6753784
    Abstract: An automated weather alert system using GIS technology automatically ingests weather data and processes the weather data to determine if localized weather conditions pose a threat to any of a plurality of business operations, each of which have a known location. In the event such threat exists, an employee having responsibility for a threatened business operation is provided with an alert message and asked to acknowledge receipt. Additional notification is automatically provided to the employee's supervisor if such acknowledgment is not received within a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Meteorlogix, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sznaider, Douglas P. Chenevert, Robert L. Hugg, Clive F. Reece, James H. Block
  • Publication number: 20030107490
    Abstract: An automated weather alert system using GIS technology automatically ingests weather data and processes the weather data to determine if localized weather conditions pose a threat to any of a plurality of business operations, each of which have a known location. In the event such threat exists, an employee having responsibility for a threatened business operation is provided with an alert message and asked to acknowledge receipt. Additional notification is automatically provided to the employee's supervisor if such acknowledgment is not received within a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald J. Sznaider, Douglas P. Chenevert, Robert L. Hugg, Clive F. Reece, James H. Block