Patents by Inventor Ryan Des Cotes

Ryan Des Cotes 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).

  • DRONE PARACHUTE SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERY OR RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20240166382
    Abstract: A system for payload delivery and drone recovery, wherein the system functions with the use of a lightweight parachute and a directional control module. The system can include a drop system for payload delivery, wherein the drop system releases the parachute and payload upon reaching a target site. The system can also include a recovery system, wherein the recovery system deploys the parachute and steers the failed drone to a target site. A lightweight ram-air parachute is used to provide a lighter steerable parachute system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua BOUDREAU, Ashim PANTA, Joshua OGDEN, Reay O'DARE, Ryan DES COTES, Robert D. WATTERS, Joseph Luc BOUCHER, Thomas MOORE, Michael SIROIS
  • Winch delivery system
    Patent number: 11926418
    Abstract: The present specification provides a device and method for controlling a winch parcel delivery system through an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone. The example apparatus contemplates the use of a winch that will attach to a hook with active and passive release mechanisms through a winch line. The apparatus is enabled to attach to a parachute recovery system. The apparatus can detect when the ground has been reached to enable safe delivery of parcels. The apparatus can removably attach to various types of drones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: FLYBY ROBOTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Huishen Lu, Xuan-Truc Nguyen, Gursimran Bains, Ryan Des Cotes, Joseph Luc Boucher, Max Green
  • WINCH DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230211883
    Abstract: The present specification provides a device and method for controlling a winch parcel delivery system through an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone. The example apparatus contemplates the use of a winch that will attach to a hook with active and passive release mechanisms through a winch line. The apparatus is enabled to attach to a parachute recovery system. The apparatus can detect when the ground has been reached to enable safe delivery of parcels. The apparatus can removably attach to various types of drones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Huishen Lu, Xuan-Truc Nguyen, Gursimran Bains, Ryan Des Cotes, Joseph Luc Boucher, Max Green