Patents by Inventor Tom READER

Tom READER 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).

  • Aerial drone
    Patent number: 11794897
    Abstract: An aerial drone is configured to capture aerial objects. The aerial drone has an airframe, a propulsion system mounted to the airframe, and a capturing device mounted to the airframe. The propulsion system is configured to control the movement of the aerial drone. The capturing device is configured to receive and capture an aerial object located above the aerial drone. A method of capturing an aerial object using the aerial drone is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: LIVELINK AEROSPACE LTD
    Inventors: Robin Hodges, Tom Reader, Simon Raimbaud, David Youngs
  • AERIAL DRONE
    Publication number: 20220097847
    Abstract: An aerial drone is configured to capture aerial objects. The aerial drone has an airframe, a propulsion system mounted to the airframe, and a capturing device mounted to the airframe. The propulsion system is configured to control the movement of the aerial drone. The capturing device is configured to receive and capture an aerial object located above the aerial drone. A method of capturing an aerial object using the aerial drone is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Robin HODGES, Tom READER, Simon RAIMBAUD, David YOUNGS