Patents by Inventor Phillip McKinney Pippenger

Phillip McKinney Pippenger 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).

  • Anti-hijacking security system and apparatus for aircraft
    Patent number: 7006904
    Abstract: A vehicle security system and method allows for the disabling of manual vehicle control, while automatic vehicle guidance provides control of the vehicle. The vehicle, which may be an aircraft, boat, train, truck, etc. is thus secured against unauthorized guidance that could harm passengers or other persons or property. In an embodiment, the security system automatically controls the vehicle to avoid collision with ground features when imminent collision is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Phillip McKinney Pippenger
  • Anti-hijacking security system and apparatus for aircraft
    Publication number: 20040078122
    Abstract: A vehicle security system and method allows for the disabling of manual vehicle control, while automatic vehicle guidance provides control of the vehicle. The vehicle, which may be an aircraft, boat, train, truck, etc. is thus secured against unauthorized guidance that could harm passengers or other persons or property. In an embodiment, the security system automatically controls the vehicle to avoid collision with ground features when imminent collision is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Phillip McKinney Pippenger
  • Anti-hijacking security system and apparatus for aircraft
    Patent number: 6584383
    Abstract: A vehicle security system and method allows for the disabling of manual vehicle control, while automatic vehicle guidance provides control of the vehicle. The vehicle, which may be an aircraft, boat, train, truck, etc. is thus secured against unauthorized guidance that could harm passengers or other persons or property. In an embodiment, the security system automatically controls the vehicle to avoid collision with ground features when imminent collision is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Phillip McKinney Pippenger
  • ANTI-HIJACKING SECURITY SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20030093193
    Abstract: A vehicle security system and method allows for the disabling of manual vehicle control, while automatic vehicle guidance provides control of the vehicle. The vehicle, which may be an aircraft, boat, train, truck, etc. is thus secured against unauthorized guidance that could harm passengers or other persons or property. In an embodiment, the security system automatically controls the vehicle to avoid collision with ground features when imminent collision is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Phillip McKinney Pippenger