Patents by Inventor Manuel METZ

Manuel METZ 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: 11499804
    Abstract: The invention relates to a missile (1) for intercepting alien drones (21), comprising a capturing net (9) and a parachute (18), wherein a plurality of weights (15) are connected to the capturing net (9), wherein the capturing net (9) can be ejected from the missile (1) and the weights (15) can be ejected from the missile (1). The capturing of the alien drone is improved by the fact that the capturing net (9) can be ejected by a first means and the weights (15) can be ejected by a second means, wherein the weights (15) and the capturing net (9) can be ejected at different times from the missile (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignees: RHEINMETALL AIR DEFENCE AG, SKYSEC GMBH
    Inventors: Manuel Metz, Franco Metz
  • Publication number: 20200003530
    Abstract: The invention relates to a missile (1) for intercepting alien drones (21), comprising a capturing net (9) and a parachute (18), wherein a plurality of weights (15) are connected to the capturing net (9), wherein the capturing net (9) can be ejected from the missile (1) and the weights (15) can be ejected from the missile (1). The capturing of the alien drone is improved by the fact that the capturing net (9) can be ejected by a first means and the weights (15) can be ejected by a second means, wherein the weights (15) and the capturing net (9) can be ejected at different times from the missile (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Manuel METZ, Franco METZ
  • Publication number: 20190346241
    Abstract: The invention relates to a launching arrangement (29) for a missile (1) for intercepting alien drones, wherein the launching arrangement (29) comprises a launch container (30) with an opening (31), wherein the missile (1) is or can be arranged within the launch container (30). The launching arrangement (29) and the associated missile (1) are improved in that the missile (1) has a propeller drive (6) in a bow area of the missile (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Manuel METZ, Franco METZ