Patents by Inventor Robert Hurn

Robert Hurn 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).

  • Payload shroud for air vehicle
    Patent number: 9731811
    Abstract: A UAV includes a body. The body defines a payload opening 14. The payload opening is circular, but any shape may be used. A payload of the UAV is arranged in the payload opening. The payload may be a camera, sensors, a package, etc. A payload shroud may be installed which prohibits or reduced ingress of foreign material via payload opening. A payload shroud may include a diverter. The diverter may act as a barrier wall preventing the water or debris from entering the body of the UAV. The diverter should fit flush with the payload opening in the body of the UAV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: AAI Corporation
    Inventors: Monica Atzert, Jason Wallace, Robert Hurn, Doug Deardorff, Terry Zeleny
  • PAYLOAD SHROUD FOR AIR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160009371
    Abstract: A UAV includes a body. The body defines a payload opening 14. The payload opening is circular, but any shape may be used. A payload of the UAV is arranged in the payload opening. The payload may be a camera, sensors, a package, etc. A payload shroud may be installed which prohibits or reduced ingress of foreign material via payload opening. A payload shroud may include a diverter. The diverter may act as a barrier wall preventing the water or debris from entering the body of the UAV. The diverter should fit flush with the payload opening in the body of the UAV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: AAI Corporation
    Inventors: MONICA ATZERT, Jason Wallace, Robert Hurn, Doug Deardorff, Terry Zeleny