Patents by Inventor Patrick Bauer
Patrick Bauer 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).
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Publication number: 20240153063Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product for detecting inconsistencies in an unconsolidated composite material. Fiber inconsistencies are detected in sections of the fibers input into a composite material manufacturing system in real time during operation of the composite material manufacturing system. Material inconsistencies are detected in the unconsolidated composite material in real time as the unconsolidated composite material is being manufactured by the composite material manufacturing system using the fibers. A determination is made as to whether the material inconsistencies are present in a number of the sections in which the fiber inconsistencies are detected in real time as the unconsolidated composite material is being manufactured by the composite material manufacturing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: David Williamson Shahan, Rashmi Sundareswara, Tiffany Allison Stewart, Russell Patrick Mott, Andrew L. Bauer, Gwen Marie Lanphere Gross
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Publication number: 20240092483Abstract: A portion of a vertical structure is determined for inspection by an unmanned aerial vehicle. A flight plan including safe locations around the vertical structure is determined. Each of the safe locations is associated with a respective column of waypoints. The unmanned aerial vehicle navigates according to the flight plan by navigating to a first safe location of the safe locations, navigating vertically along a first column associated with the first safe location, activating sensors to obtain respective sensor information at at least some of the waypoints associated with the first safe location, navigating to a second safe location of the safe locations, navigating vertically along a second column associated with the second safe location, and activating the sensors to obtain respective sensor information at at least some of the waypoints associated with the second safe location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Brett Michael Bethke
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Patent number: 11835561Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, for an unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic avoidance and utilization system. One of the methods includes obtaining a flight package indicating a flight pattern associated with inspecting a structure, the flight pattern causing the UAV to remain at a standoff distance from the structure, wherein the standoff distance is based on an electromagnetic field associated with the structure, and wherein the flight pattern is laterally constrained according to a property geofence associated with a right of way of the structure. The UAV is navigated according to the flight pattern, and the UAV captures images of the structure. For an initial portion of the flight pattern, the UAV navigates at an altitude based on the standoff distance and the property geofence towards the structure. The UAV determines a location at which to capture images of the structure, and the UAV provides the captured images to a user device.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Skydio, Inc.Inventors: Fabien Blanc-Paques, Bernard J. Michini, Mark Patrick Bauer
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Patent number: 11794890Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes obtaining, from a user device, flight operation information describing an inspection of a vertical structure to be performed, the flight operation information including locations of one or more safe locations for vertical inspection. A location of the UAV is determined to correspond to a first safe location for vertical inspection. A first inspection of the structure is performed is performed at the first safe location, the first inspection including activating cameras. A second safe location is traveled to, and a second inspection of the structure is performed. Information associated with the inspection is provided to the user device.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Skydio, Inc.Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Brett Michael Bethke
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Publication number: 20220176846Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight planning. One of the methods includes receiving a location for an aerial survey to be conducted by a UAV. One or more images depicting the location are obtained, and a geofence boundary to limit flight of the UAV is determined. A survey area is determined, and a flight data package is created for transmission that includes information describing a flight plan. After the flight plan is conducted, flight log data and sensor data are received. The flight log data and sensor data are processed, and at least a portion of the processed sensor data is displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Eric David Johnson, Alan Jay Poole, Donald Curry Weigel, Mark Patrick Bauer, Volkan Gurel, Jesse Daniel Kallman, Adam Sax
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Publication number: 20220144419Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes obtaining, from a user device, flight operation information describing an inspection of a vertical structure to be performed, the flight operation information including locations of one or more safe locations for vertical inspection. A location of the UAV is determined to correspond to a first safe location for vertical inspection. A first inspection of the structure is performed is performed at the first safe location, the first inspection including activating cameras. A second safe location is traveled to, and a second inspection of the structure is performed. Information associated with the inspection is provided to the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Brett Michael Bethke
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Publication number: 20220148445Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Brian Richman, Alan Jay Poole, Bernard J. Michini, Jonathan Anders Lovegren, Brett Michael Bethke, Hui Li
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Patent number: 11203425Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes obtaining, from a user device, flight operation information describing an inspection of a vertical structure to be performed, the flight operation information including locations of one or more safe locations for vertical inspection. A location of the UAV is determined to correspond to a first safe location for vertical inspection. A first inspection of the structure is performed is performed at the first safe location, the first inspection including activating cameras. A second safe location is traveled to, and a second inspection of the structure is performed. Information associated with the inspection is provided to the user device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Skydio, Inc.Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Brett Michael Bethke
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Publication number: 20210341527Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, for an unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic avoidance and utilization system. One of the methods includes obtaining a flight package indicating a flight pattern associated with inspecting a structure, the flight pattern causing the UAV to remain at a standoff distance from the structure, wherein the standoff distance is based on an electromagnetic field associated with the structure, and wherein the flight pattern is laterally constrained according to a property geofence associated with a right of way of the structure. The UAV is navigated according to the flight pattern, and the UAV captures images of the structure. For an initial portion of the flight pattern, the UAV navigates at an altitude based on the standoff distance and the property geofence towards the structure. The UAV determines a location at which to capture images of the structure, and the UAV provides the captured images to a user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Fabien Blanc-Paques, Bernard J. Michini, Mark Patrick Bauer
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Patent number: 11029352Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, for an unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic avoidance and utilization system. One of the methods includes obtaining a flight package indicating a flight pattern associated with inspecting a structure, the flight pattern causing the UAV to remain at a standoff distance from the structure, wherein the standoff distance is based on an electromagnetic field associated with the structure, and wherein the flight pattern is laterally constrained according to a property geofence associated with a right of way of the structure. The UAV is navigated according to the flight pattern, and the UAV captures images of the structure. For an initial portion of the flight pattern, the UAV navigates at an altitude based on the standoff distance and the property geofence towards the structure. The UAV determines a location at which to capture images of the structure, and the UAV provides the captured images to a user device.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Skydio, Inc.Inventors: Fabien Blanc-Paques, Bernard J. Michini, Mark Patrick Bauer
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Publication number: 20210121311Abstract: A textile part, in particular a textile orthopedic aid, having a textile main panel as well as at least one functional element from plastics material which is disposed on the main panel, wherein at least one planar cover element which engages only in portions across the functional element disposed in the main panel and which also extends across the main panel is provided, wherein the cover element is connected to the main panel and/or the functional element, and the functional element is connected to the main panel in a materially integral manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Patrick BAUER
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Publication number: 20210121595Abstract: A textile part, in particular a textile orthopedic aid, including a textile main panel as well as at least one functional element from plastics material which is disposed on the main panel, wherein the functional element is connected either in a form-fitting or a form-fitting and materially integral manner to at least one fastening element, and the fastening element is connected in a materially integral manner to the main panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventor: Patrick BAUER
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Publication number: 20210065563Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Brian Richman, Alan Jay Poole, Bernard J. Michini, Jonathan Anders Lovegren, Brett Michael Bethke, Hui Li
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Publication number: 20190027909Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable tray extending in a main direction, having attachment holes, each attachment hole having at least one edge, as well as a strip protruding from the edge and comprising a first proximal part relative to the edge and a second distal part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Marc Mifsud, Bernard Puel, Xavier Perez, Patrick Bauer, Alexandre Meilhan
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Patent number: 10159589Abstract: A knee brace having a tubular elastic knitted body with at least one pressure pad arranged thereon, which, when the brace is being worn, extends across the patellar tendon. On the front side of the knitted body, a first tension strap is provided, which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body and passes over the pressure pad. On the rear side of the knitted body, a second tension strap is provided, which is offset in the height direction from the first tension strap, and which extends around only a certain part of the knitted body.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: MEDI GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Patrick Bauer
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Patent number: 10083616Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: UNMANNED INNOVATION, INC.Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Brian Richman, Alan Jay Poole, Bernard J. Michini, Jonathan Anders Lovegren, Brett Michael Bethke, Hui Li
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Patent number: 10061470Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Unmanned Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Brian Richman, Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Alan Jay Poole
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Patent number: 9915946Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes receiving, by the UAV, flight information describing a job to perform an inspection of a rooftop. A particular altitude is ascended to, and an inspection of the rooftop is performed including obtaining sensor information describing the rooftop. Location information identifying a damaged area of the rooftop is received. The damaged area of the rooftop is traveled to. An inspection of the damaged area of the rooftop is performed including obtaining detailed sensor information describing the damaged area. A safe landing location is traveled to.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: UNMANNED INNOVATION, INC.Inventors: Alan Jay Poole, Mark Patrick Bauer, Volkan Gurel, Bernard J. Michini, Justin Eugene Kuehn
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Publication number: 20180002010Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for an unmanned aerial system inspection system. One of the methods is performed by a UAV and includes obtaining, from a user device, flight operation information describing an inspection of a vertical structure to be performed, the flight operation information including locations of one or more safe locations for vertical inspection. A location of the UAV is determined to correspond to a first safe location for vertical inspection. A first inspection of the structure is performed is performed at the first safe location, the first inspection including activating cameras. A second safe location is traveled to, and a second inspection of the structure is performed. Information associated with the inspection is provided to the user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Mark Patrick Bauer, Bernard J. Michini, Brett Michael Bethke
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Publication number: 20170336806Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, for an unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic avoidance and utilization system. One of the methods includes obtaining a flight package indicating a flight pattern associated with inspecting a structure, the flight pattern causing the UAV to remain at a standoff distance from the structure, wherein the standoff distance is based on an electromagnetic field associated with the structure, and wherein the flight pattern is laterally constrained according to a property geofence associated with a right of way of the structure. The UAV is navigated according to the flight pattern, and the UAV captures images of the structure. For an initial portion of the flight pattern, the UAV navigates at an altitude based on the standoff distance and the property geofence towards the structure. The UAV determines a location at which to capture images of the structure, and the UAV provides the captured images to a user device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Fabien Blanc-Paques, Bernard J. Michini, Mark Patrick Bauer