Patents by Inventor Scott C. MCWHORTER

Scott C. MCWHORTER 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).

  • Metal Hydride Fuel Sources For Vehicle Operation and Pressure-Based Control Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20230402629
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that utilize a solid hydrogen storage material, e.g., a metal hydride as a fuel source for operating a vehicle. Disclosed systems utilize the pressure of a hydrogen storage tank as a controlling factor for release of hydrogen from a solid hydrogen storage material. Disclosed systems are particularly beneficial for use with unmanned aerial vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Henry Thomas SESSIONS, Andrew J. BLANTON, Patrick A. WARD, Scott C. MCWHORTER