Patents by Inventor Moss Foster

Moss Foster 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).

  • System and method for vertical navigation based on GPS waypoints and autopilot programming
    Patent number: 9116524
    Abstract: A system and method for achieving vertical navigation by using a satellite based navigation system exemplified by a GPS system and implementing the vertical navigation features in an autopilot unit interfaced to the satellite based navigation system. The autopilot reads waypoint information output from the satellite navigation system and receives VNAV altitudes and other commands from the pilot. The autopilot then performs VNAV calculations and guidance in accordance with the VNAV program. VNAV setup and progressive status are displayed on an economical small screen autopilot display. Modes are disclosed for exemplary GPS direct to waypoint VNAV, waypoint transition VNAV, multiple waypoint VNAV and other VNAV modes. Safety limits may be imposed on the VNAV program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: TruTrak Flight Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Barker, Lucas Massengale, Moss Foster