Patents by Inventor John H. Dow

John H. Dow 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).

  • Aviation ground navigation system
    Publication number: 20110015816
    Abstract: Transporting aircraft within an airport operational area. An airport operational area within which an unmanned ground vehicle is configured to selectively tow aircraft is defined. A ground tracking system provides position data signals to determine the position of the unmanned ground vehicle position relative to positions in at least one operational area path contained in the airport operational area. This positioning is supplemented by the position as determined from an electronic tracking system, such as a radar-based system. The unmanned ground vehicle is then selectively guided to engage and tow the aircraft to a selected position within the airport operational area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: MOUNTAINTOP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John H. Dow, Terry Summerson, William Hunt
  • Airport ground navigation system
    Patent number: 6600992
    Abstract: The disclosure teaches an airport ground navigation system uses aircraft tugs and a system for centralized positive control of all aircraft ground movements. Specifically, the physical position of each tug and its associated aircraft is tracked and relayed to a central control system. The central control system handles routing, schedules and movement within the airport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Airborne Holding, LLC
    Inventor: John H. Dow
  • Airport ground navigation system
    Publication number: 20020173904
    Abstract: The disclosure teaches an airport ground navigation system uses aircraft tugs and a system for centralized positive control of all aircraft ground movements. Specifically, the physical position of each tug and its associated aircraft is tracked and relayed to a central control system. The central control system handles routing, schedules and movement within the airport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: John H. Dow