Patents by Inventor Levi Bilbrey

Levi Bilbrey 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: 12162622
    Abstract: An aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear unit, wherein the flight control system is supplemented by flight-assisting artificial intelligence and geo-location systems. Embodiments include an augmented reality flight control system incorporating real-world objects with virtual elements to provide relevant data to a pilot during aircraft flight. A translucent substrate is disposed in the pilot's field of view such that the pilot can see therethrough, and observe virtual elements displayed on the substrate. The system includes a headgear that is worn by the pilot. A flight assistance module is configured to receive data related to the aircraft and provide predictive assistance to the pilot during flight based on the received data based in part on a pilot profile having preferences related to the pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Chavez, Levi Bilbrey, James R. Williamson
  • Publication number: 20230406533
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as an aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear unit, wherein the flight control system is supplemented by flight-assisting artificial intelligence and geo-location systems. The present invention includes an augmented reality flight control system incorporating real-world objects with virtual elements to provide relevant data to a pilot during aircraft flight. A translucent substrate is disposed in the pilot's field of view such that the pilot can see therethrough, and observe virtual elements displayed on the substrate. The system includes a headgear that is worn by the pilot. A flight assistance module is configured to receive data related to the aircraft and provide predictive assistance to the pilot during flight based on the received data based in part on a pilot profile having preferences related to the pilot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Chavez, Levi Bilbrey, James R. Williamson
  • Patent number: 11760503
    Abstract: An aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear unit, wherein the flight control system is supplemented by flight-assisting artificial intelligence and geo-location systems is presented. The present disclosure includes an augmented reality flight control system incorporating real-world objects with virtual elements to provide relevant data to a pilot during aircraft flight. A translucent substrate is disposed in the pilot's field of view such that the pilot can see therethrough, and observe virtual elements displayed on the substrate. The system includes a headgear that is worn by the pilot. A flight assistance module is configured to receive data related to the aircraft and provide predictive assistance to the pilot during flight based on the received data based in part on a pilot profile having preferences related to the pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Chavez, Levi Bilbrey, James R. Williamson
  • Patent number: 11554877
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as a pilot and passenger seating. An aircraft employs a pilot seat, comprising a contoured structure having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, with left and right arm supports that include an articulated control knob, movable in three rectangular axes and rotatable about a vertical axis to provide one or more aircraft steering functions for an aircraft, and a touch-sensitive control surface for controlling one or more power system components. A passenger seat, having a contoured structure, having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, a headrest, a seat, a left support member, and a right support member are adapted to cradle a portion of a passenger's body to support the passenger during travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Andrew Zahasky, Joshua Edler, Joseph Scott Drennan, Doug Fidler, Rares Halmagean
  • Publication number: 20210206507
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as an aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear unit, wherein the flight control system is supplemented by flight-assisting artificial intelligence and geo-location systems. The present invention includes an augmented reality flight control system incorporating real-world objects with virtual elements to provide relevant data to a pilot during aircraft flight. A translucent substrate is disposed in the pilot's field of view such that the pilot can see therethrough, and observe virtual elements displayed on the substrate. The system includes a headgear that is worn by the pilot. A flight assistance module is configured to receive ii data related to the aircraft and provide predictive assistance to the pilot during flight based on the received data based in part on a pilot profile having preferences related to the pilot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Chavez, Levi Bilbrey, James R. Williamson
  • Patent number: 10822108
    Abstract: The present disclosure achieves technical advantages as an aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear unit, wherein the flight control system is supplemented by flight-assisting artificial intelligence and geo-location systems. The present disclosure includes an augmented reality flight control system incorporating real-world objects with virtual elements to provide relevant data to a pilot during aircraft flight. A translucent substrate is disposed in the pilot's field of view such that the pilot can see therethrough, and observe virtual elements displayed on the substrate. The system includes a headgear that is worn by the pilot. A flight assistance module is configured to receive data related to the aircraft and provide predictive assistance to the pilot during flight based on the received data based in part on a pilot profile having preferences related to the pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Chavez, James R. Williamson, Levi Bilbrey
  • Publication number: 20200290749
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as a pilot and passenger seating. An aircraft employs a pilot seat, comprising a contoured structure having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, with left and right arm supports that include an articulated control knob, movable in three rectangular axes and rotatable about a vertical axis to provide one or more aircraft steering functions for an aircraft, and a touch-sensitive control surface for controlling one or more power system components. A passenger seat, having a contoured structure, having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, a headrest, a seat, a left support member, and a right support member are adapted to cradle a portion of a passenger's body to support the passenger during travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Andrew Zahasky, Joshua Edler, Joseph Scott Drennan, Doug Fidler, Rares Halmagean
  • Patent number: 10683100
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as a pilot and passenger seating. An aircraft employs a pilot seat, comprising a contoured structure having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, with left and right arm supports that include an articulated control knob, movable in three rectangular axes and rotatable about a vertical axis to provide one or more aircraft steering functions for an aircraft, and a touch-sensitive control surface for controlling one or more power system components. A passenger seat, having a contoured structure, having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, a headrest, a seat, a left support member, and a right support member are adapted to cradle a portion of a passenger's body to support the passenger during travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Jeremy Robert Chavez, Joshua Edler, James R. Williamson, Joseph Scott Drennan, Doug Fidler, Rares Halmagean
  • Publication number: 20180251209
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as a pilot and passenger seating. An aircraft employs a pilot seat, comprising a contoured structure having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, with left and right arm supports that include an articulated control knob, movable in three rectangular axes and rotatable about a vertical axis to provide one or more aircraft steering functions for an aircraft, and a touch-sensitive control surface for controlling one or more power system components. A passenger seat, having a contoured structure, having ergonomically formed and padded surfaces, a headrest, a seat, a left support member, and a right support member are adapted to cradle a portion of a passenger's body to support the passenger during travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Jeremy Robert Chavez, Andrew Zahasky, Joshua Edler, James R. Williamson, Joseph Scott Drennan, Doug Fidler, Rares Halmagean
  • Publication number: 20180251230
    Abstract: The present invention achieves technical advantages as an aircraft having an augmented reality flight control system integrated with and operable from the pilot seat and an associated pilot headgear unit, wherein the flight control system is supplemented by flight-assisting artificial intelligence and geo-location systems. The present invention includes an augmented reality flight control system incorporating real-world objects with virtual elements to provide relevant data to a pilot during aircraft flight. A translucent substrate is disposed in the pilot's field of view such that the pilot can see therethrough, and observe virtual elements displayed on the substrate. The system includes a headgear that is worn by the pilot. A flight assistance module is configured to receive data related to the aircraft and provide predictive assistance to the pilot during flight based on the received data based in part on a pilot profile having preferences related to the pilot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Chavez, James R. Williamson, Levi Bilbrey
  • Patent number: D848754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Zahasky, Levi Bilbrey
  • Patent number: D887735
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Allen Brittain, Steven Loveland
  • Patent number: D890686
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Allen Brittain
  • Patent number: D890687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Levi Bilbrey, Allen Brittain
  • Patent number: D907565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Carnes, Levi Bilbrey, Allen Brittain