Patents by Inventor Mark Ray Haley

Mark Ray Haley 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).

  • Publication number: 20030055541
    Abstract: Mark R. Haley has procedures and technology, which would prevent hijacking of aircraft. This system would include a password protected autopilot system, which is automatically engaged if the pilot opens the cockpit door after takeoff or if the cockpit door is forcibly opened. The password-protected autopilot could only be overridden by the pilot (or co pilot who has the password), or by a ground controller in case of emergency. Then a hijacking could not take control of the aircraft. “911 Autopilot” is a low cost variation, which simply delays disengagement of autopilot until a military escort arrives. The military escort could remotely control the release of the autopilot or a simple time delay could release autopilot. In either case, the hijacked plane would be under military escort and therefore it would be unable to be used to ram buildings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Ray Haley