Patents by Inventor Joshua E Auerbach
Joshua E Auerbach 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).
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System and method for the autonomous transition of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Patent number: 12276988Abstract: A system for autonomous flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system may include a pusher component, a lift component, a flight controller, and a pilot override switch. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot override switch. The flight controller is configured to identify a transition point, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2023Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: BETA AIR LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy -
Patent number: 12270994Abstract: A system for a head-up display for an electric aircraft is presented. The system includes an augmented reality device which may be operated by a pilot using a pilot device and a computing device connected to the pilot device, wherein the computing device is configured to receive an aircraft datum and generate a performance assessment model. The performance assessment model includes a plurality of information relevant to the operation of the electric aircraft. The augmented reality device further includes a projection device configured to project the performance assessment model onto an exterior view window and display the performance assessment model as a function of the projection device.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: BETA AIR LLCInventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
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Patent number: 12214862Abstract: A system and method for hybrid autonomous control of an electric aircraft is provided. The system generally includes a sensor and a flight controller. The sensor is configured to detect an aircraft position datum, detect an aircraft rate datum, and transmit the aircraft position datum and the aircraft rate datum to a flight controller. The flight controller is configured to receive an aircraft position datum, to receive an aircraft rate datum, and to generate a recommended autopilot output as a function of at least a threshold datum, the aircraft position datum, and the aircraft rate datum.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2021Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: BETA AIR LLCInventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
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Publication number: 20240414166Abstract: A system for the prioritization of flight controls in an electric aircraft is illustrated. The system includes a plurality of flight components, a sensor, and a computing device. The plurality of flight components are coupled to the electric aircraft. The sensor is coupled to each flight component of the plurality of flight components. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect a failure event of a flight component of the plurality of flight components and generate a failure datum associated to the flight component of the plurality of flight components. The computing device is communicatively connected to the sensor and is configured to receive the failure datum associated to the flight component of the plurality of flight component from the sensor, determine a prioritization element as a function of the failure datum, and restrict at least a flight element as a function of the prioritization element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit
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Patent number: 12157556Abstract: In an aspect a system for fly-by-wire flight control configured for use in electric aircraft including at least a sensor, wherein the sensor is communicatively connected a pilot control and configured to detect a pilot input from the pilot control and generate, as a function of the pilot input, command datum. A system includes a flight controller, the flight controller including a computing device and configured to perform a voting algorithm, wherein performing the voting algorithm includes determining that the sensor is an allowed sensor, wherein determining that the sensor is an allowed sensor includes determining that the command datum is an active datum, determining the command datum is an admissible datum, generating, as a function of the command datum and the allowed sensor, a control surface datum wherein the control surface datum is correlated to the pilot input.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Chris Townsend, Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux
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Patent number: 12145724Abstract: An electric aircraft having fixed pitch lift includes a plurality of flight components, wherein the plurality of flight components further comprises at least a lift propulsor component, wherein the lift propulsor component comprises a plurality of blades configured at an angle of attack, and a flight controller, wherein the flight controller is configured to calculate a flight element using an intermediate representation, and transmit the flight element to the plurality of flight components.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Publication number: 20240367812Abstract: In an aspect of the present disclosure a pilot display system for an aircraft includes a sensor configured to measure an aircraft position and generate a position datum based on the aircraft position, a display incorporated in the aircraft, and a computing device communicatively connected to the sensor and the display, the computing device configured to receive a flight path including a transition point, determine, from the position datum, the aircraft position relative to the transition point, and command the display to display a visual representation of the aircraft position relative to the transition point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit, Joshua E. Auerbach
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Patent number: 12049310Abstract: A system for remote pilot control of an electric aircraft in autopilot mode including a remote computing device configured to receive a user input and generate a control datum as a function of the pilot input, a flight controller configured to receive the control datum from the remote computing device, and generate a command datum as a function of the control datum and an authority status, and the remote computing device configured to receive the command datum from the flight controller, and display the command datum.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: BETA Air, LLCInventors: Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit, Joshua E. Auerbach
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Patent number: 12012202Abstract: A system for the prioritization of flight controls in an electric aircraft is illustrated. The system includes a plurality of flight components, a sensor, and a computing device. The plurality of flight components are coupled to the electric aircraft. The sensor is coupled to each flight component of the plurality of flight components. Each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect a failure event of a flight component of the plurality of flight components and generate a failure datum associated to the flight component of the plurality of flight components. The computing device is communicatively connected to the sensor and is configured to receive the failure datum associated to the flight component of the plurality of flight component from the sensor, determine a prioritization element as a function of the failure datum, and restrict at least a flight element as a function of the prioritization element.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2023Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Beta Air, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit
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Patent number: 12006024Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for redundant flight control configured for use in an aircraft. More specifically, a system is provided that includes a plurality of actuators that are configured to move a flight component of an aircraft such that one actuator is configured to move the flight component if the other actuator fails to move the flight component upon receipt of an attitude command from a pilot control.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend
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Publication number: 20240166335Abstract: A system for flight control of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system generally includes a pilot control, a pusher component, a lift component and a flight controller. The pilot control is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The pilot control is configured to transmit an input datum. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot control. The flight controller is configured to receive the input datum from the pilot control, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
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Publication number: 20240123864Abstract: A system and method for speed control as a function of battery capability in an electric aircraft is illustrated. The system comprises a battery pack coupled to the electric aircraft, a sensor coupled to the battery pack and configured to detect a battery pack output, and a computing device coupled to the sensor. The computing device is configured to receive the battery pack output from the sensor and adjust a maximum speed of the electric aircraft as a function of the battery pack output and a battery pack output threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit
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Patent number: 11912430Abstract: In an aspect of the present disclosure a pilot display system for an aircraft includes a sensor configured to measure an aircraft position and generate a position datum based on the aircraft position, a display incorporated in the aircraft, and a computing device communicatively connected to the sensor and the display, the computing device configured to receive a flight path including a transition point, determine, from the position datum, the aircraft position relative to the transition point, and command the display to display a visual representation of the aircraft position relative to the transition point.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: BETA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit, Joshua E. Auerbach
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTONOMOUS TRANSITION OF AN ELECTRIC VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT
Publication number: 20240061447Abstract: A system for autonomous flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system may include a pusher component, a lift component, a flight controller, and a pilot override switch. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot override switch. The flight controller is configured to identify a transition point, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy -
Patent number: 11866194Abstract: A visual system for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is illustrated. The system comprises an exterior visual device, a flight controller, and a pilot display. The exterior visual device is attached to the aircraft and is configured to detect an input of views of the exterior environment of the electric aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the aircraft, receives input from the exterior visual device, and generates an output of the view of the exterior environment of the aircraft as a function of the input. The pilot display is in the aircraft, receives the output of the view of exterior environment of the electric aircraft, and displays the output to a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
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Patent number: 11851159Abstract: A system for flight control of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system generally includes a pilot control, a pusher component, a lift component and a flight controller. The pilot control is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The pilot control is configured to transmit an input datum. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot control. The flight controller is configured to receive the input datum from the pilot control, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
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Patent number: 11846942Abstract: A system for monitoring the landing zone of an electric aircraft, the system including an electric aircraft wherein the electric aircraft includes at least a sensor configured to measure a plurality of data of regarding a first potential landing zone and transmit the plurality of data to at least a flight controller. The flight controller is designed and configured to receive the plurality of data from at least a sensor, determine a landing safety datum as a function of the plurality of data and at least a safety parameter range, and transmit the landing safety datum to an output device. The output device is designed and configured to receive the plurality of data from the flight controller, and display, to the pilot, the landing safety datum and a locator component designed and configured to capture a second potential landing zone that is distinct from the first potential landing zone.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventor: Joshua E. Auerbach
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System and method for the autonomous transition of an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Patent number: 11835969Abstract: A system for autonomous flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The system may include a pusher component, a lift component, a flight controller, and a pilot override switch. The pusher component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The lift component is mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft. The flight controller is communicatively connected to the pilot override switch. The flight controller is configured to identify a transition point, initiate operation of the pusher component, and terminate operation of the lift component. A method for flight control of an eVTOL aircraft is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy -
Patent number: 11822328Abstract: A system for flight control configured for use in an electric aircraft includes a sensor configured to capture an input datum. The system includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and configured to detect an aircraft angle and an aircraft angle rate. The system includes a flight controller including an outer loop controller configured to receive the input datum from the sensor, receive the aircraft angle from the IMU, and generate a rate setpoint as a function of the input datum. The system includes an inner loop controller configured to receive the aircraft angle rate, receive the rate setpoint from the outer loop controller, and generate a moment datum as a function of the rate setpoint. The system includes a mixer configured to receive the moment datum, map vehicle level control torques, received from the inner loop controller, to actuator output and generate a motor command datum as a function of the torque allocation.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Nicholas Moy, Joshua E. Auerbach
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Patent number: 11813960Abstract: A system and method for speed control as a function of battery capability in an electric aircraft is illustrated. The system comprises a battery pack coupled to the electric aircraft, a sensor coupled to the battery pack and configured to detect a battery pack output, and a computing device coupled to the sensor. The computing device is configured to receive the battery pack output from the sensor and adjust a maximum speed of the electric aircraft as a function of the battery pack output and a battery pack output threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Nicholas Moy, Collin Freiheit