Patents by Inventor Jonathan McNally

Jonathan McNally 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 installing an object using an unmanned aerial vehicle
    Patent number: 9932110
    Abstract: A method for using an unmanned aerial vehicle to install objects on wire and catenary structures is described. The method includes tagging the location, attaching the object to the UAV, navigating the UAV to the position, attaching the object, testing the attachment, releasing the object, inspecting the attachment, and returning the UAV to the ground. Sensors, flight control systems, means for attachment, and variations of embodiments of the methods, systems, and mechanical devices are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Jonathan McNally
  • METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN OBJECT USING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160023761
    Abstract: A method for using an unmanned aerial vehicle to install objects on wire and catenary structures is described. The method includes tagging the location, attaching the object to the UAV, navigating the UAV to the position, attaching the object, testing the attachment, releasing the object, inspecting the attachment, and returning the UAV to the ground. Sensors, flight control systems, means for attachment, and variations of embodiments of the methods, systems, and mechanical devices are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan McNally