Patents by Inventor Robert W. Hobson

Robert W. Hobson 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).

  • Airship with vacuum based lift methodology
    Patent number: 11679856
    Abstract: An airship utilizing an innovative lift mechanism featuring dynamic and static vacuum chambers. The lift created by the vacuums created in the chambers elevates the ship into the atmosphere, thereby eliminating the need for lighter than air gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Overallsky, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Hobson, Robert W. Hobson
  • BLOCKCHAIN MINING PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20220253402
    Abstract: A blockchain mining platform that comprises an airship utilizing an innovative lift mechanism featuring dynamic and static vacuum chambers. Solar panels power the vast array of computers required for efficient and cost effective blockchain mining. Internet connectivity would be accomplished by communication with satellites or by microwave transmission to ground station. In alternate modes, different types of airships with the ability to stay aloft for extended periods of time could be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Hobson, Robert W. Hobson, Richard L. Bigelow, Henry S. Hodge
  • AIRSHIP WITH VACUUM BASED LIFT METHODOLOGY
    Publication number: 20200346729
    Abstract: An airship utilizing an innovative lift mechanism featuring dynamic and static vacuum chambers. The lift created by the vacuums created in the chambers elevates the ship into the atmosphere, thereby eliminating the need for lighter than air gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Hobson, Robert W. Hobson