Patents by Inventor Kenneth Earl Gay

Kenneth Earl Gay 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).

  • Patent number: 6260795
    Abstract: The Oya glider is a modified hang-glider that incorporates many advanced aerospace technologies, such as, glues, for binding Shape Memory Alloy materials to Piezoelectric Ceramic Strips, and synthetic feathers. Lightweight composite plastic materials treated with the MuCell Process, both for framing and chassis construction. Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators. Nano wires, and nano cables, for electrical connections and manual control levers. Computer firmware and software, designed to mimic, in real time, the aerodynamic flight reactions to external wind conditions, of a gliding bird. The Oya computerized glider will come as close as technologically possible to imitating a bird's mastery of the wind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Inventors: Kenneth Earl Gay, Marc Margulies