Patents Issued in January 24, 2019
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Publication number: 20190023356Abstract: The invention relates to a container lashing bridge for arranging on deck of a container ship, in particular a barge for transporting containers, preferably for offshore transportation, having at least two stanchions and having at least one support, wherein lashing means for lashing at least one container can be attached to the at least one support, preferably via lashing plates which have lashing lugs and are arranged on the stanchions or on the support, characterized in that at least one load-transferring element is arranged on deck and in that the container lashing bridge is arranged at least substantially on the at least one load-transferring element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Wojmir Morzy
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Publication number: 20190023357Abstract: A foldable watercraft table. The foldable watercraft tables provide a stable and level surface for watercraft enthusiasts to removably attach to a side of a watercraft. A board is connected by a plurality of second fasteners connected by a rod to a second end of the board and a plurality of first fasteners connected by a plurality of hinges to the first end of the board. The watercraft table is foldable by action of the hinges. The watercraft table supports food or beverage containers in an unfolded position within recesses positioned on the board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Ronald H. Barwick
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Publication number: 20190023358Abstract: A floating structure based on the 700 tensegrity principle is described. A planar closed loop structure (1700) has a plurality of beams (300) and a plurality of beam adapters (700). Each of the plurality of beams (300) is formed by coupling multiple n-strut twisted prism units. Each of the multiple n-strut twisted prism units includes n-sided planar polygonal surfaces on opposite sides through which the respective n-strut twisted prism unit is coupled to another n-strut twisted prism unit or a beam adapter. Each of the plurality of beam adapters (700) is an m-strut twisted prism unit having planar polygonal side faces for coupling to an n-sided planar polygonal surface of a beam (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Sea6 Energy Pvt. Ltd.Inventors: Chaitanya Praveen NANDIGAMA, Rajesh Kumar Reddy KATREDDY, Nelson VADASSERY
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Publication number: 20190023359Abstract: An offshore drilling vessel includes a floating hull having a moonpool, a drilling tower positioned on the hull at or near the moonpool, a tubular string main hoisting device including a main hoisting winch and main cable connected to the main hoisting winch, a crown block mounted on the drilling tower, a travelling block suspended from the crown block in a multiple fall arrangement of the main cable, a mobile working deck and an integrated heave compensation system including a main cable heave compensation sheave in a path of the main cable between the main hoisting winch and the travelling block, a hydraulic sheave compensator connected to the main cable heave compensation sheave to provide a heave compensated motion of the travelling block, and a hydraulic deck compensator connected to the hull and to the mobile working deck to provide a heave compensated motion of the working deck relative to the hull within the heave compensation motion range.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: ITREC B.V.Inventors: Joop ROODENBURG, Diederick Bernardus WIJNING, Pieter Dirk Melis VAN DUIVENDIJK
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Publication number: 20190023360Abstract: A mast for a rig for a surfboard is characterized among others by the following features: a mast with a profiled cross-section in the longitudinal direction, said cross-section being formed transversely to the mast longitudinal direction and deviating from a circular shape; the profiled cross-section has the shape of a droplet or has a droplet-like design in the manner of a droplet profile; the mast has a fork tree head securing section which can be rotated or pivoted about the fork tree head securing section; the fork tree head securing section is provided with a cross-section which deviates from the droplet profile; and the mast lower part and the mast upper part of the mast consist of plastic or comprise plastic optionally with the addition of a reinforcement consisting of metal, glass fibers, and/or carbon fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: ROBERT FRANK GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Robert FRANK
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Publication number: 20190023361Abstract: A method is described for attenuating the oscillation of a ship, which includes a controller of a drive adapted to move at least one fin to allow stabilizing the ship, when the ship is at zero speed, anchored, wherein the motion of such at least one fin comprises an initial acceleration step, an intermediate step at constant speed and a final deceleration step. In the initial acceleration step, such at least one fin can start from a first angular position, while in the final deceleration step, such at least one fin can reach a second angular position corresponding to minimum or null values of effects opposite to those of the acceleration and constant speed steps of such at least one fin to allow maximizing the useful roll moment generated by such at least one fin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Santino Crupi
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Publication number: 20190023362Abstract: An apparatus for blocking fluid spill and flooding through a wall damage includes a first blocking unit including an anchor configured to be inserted through a wall damage of a liquid tank or a ship and to be deployed on an opposite side of the wall damage, a support unit formed in a rod shape including a first end portion and a second end portion and configured to support the anchor at the first end portion, the support unit including an anchor deploying unit configured, when the anchor is inserted through the wall damage, to deploy the anchor, and a second blocking unit provided at the second end portion of the support unit in a slidable manner along the support unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Hanulyeon Soft Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong Ha HWANG
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Publication number: 20190023363Abstract: An anchor light used to fulfill coast-guard requirements consists of a lighting source, a lighting pole, a mounting plate, and a swivel mechanism. The lighting source is terminally connected to the lighting pole. Moreover, the lighting pole is rotatably engaged with mounting plate through the swivel mechanism so that the lighting pole can be positioned at a preferred angle. The swivel mechanism is laterally connected to the mounting plate which is mounted onto an external surface on the boat. More specifically, the mounting plate is mounted onto an anchor used on the boat. Upon establishing a connection between the anchor and the mounting plate, the user can utilize the swivel mechanism to rotate the lighting pole and connected lighting source to a preferred position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Buckey John Ardoin
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Publication number: 20190023364Abstract: A floating boat lift having flotation tanks positioned under sides of a frame of the boat lift and a transverse flotation tank that communicates with the flotation tanks. Water flow is regulated so that tanks fill from near the center of the boat lift. Water is accepted into or pumped from the flotation tanks, allowing the frame of the boat lift to fall or rise relative to the surface of the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Sean A. Barnes, Michael W. Kirby
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Publication number: 20190023365Abstract: An automated system is provided for moving a boat from a storage position in a boat garage to a deployed position in a dock channel. The system can include a boat trolley. The boat trolley can include a bottom frame that couples to and rides on rails of a track that extends between the boat garage and the dock channel. The boat trolley can also include an upper frame that with bunker supports for supporting the hull of the boat. The upper frame can be lifted off of the lower frame by a dock lift mechanism to thereafter lower the upper frame into the water, from which the boat can be deployed. Once done using the boat, the user can navigate the boat onto the upper frame, and the dock lift mechanism used to lift the upper frame and boat out of the water, the upper frame then dropped onto and coupled to the lower frame, and the boat trolley operated to move the boat from the dock to the boat garage for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Ronald E. Peterson, Arnold E. Peterson
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Publication number: 20190023366Abstract: A full-face snorkel mask includes a mask assembly having a breathing chamber and a snorkel assembly having a fresh air intake channel and an exhaust air discharging channel. The fresh air intake channel guides fresh air into the breathing chamber and the exhaust air discharging channel discharges waste air from the breathing chamber. During snorkeling, fresh air is supplied via the fresh air intake channel to the breathing chamber for a user and the waste air exhaled from the user is discharged from the breathing chamber to the exhaust air discharging channel. Therefore, fresh air is separated from the waste air to prevent the user from repeatedly inhaling the waste air in the breathing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Chaowu LIAO
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Publication number: 20190023367Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the deployment of a plurality of autonomous underwater seismic vehicles (AUVs) on or near the seabed based on acoustic communications with an underwater vehicle, such as a remotely operated vehicle. In an embodiment, the underwater vehicle is lowered from a surface vessel along with a subsea station with a plurality of AUVs. The AUVs are configured to acoustically communicate with the underwater vehicle or a second surface vessel for deployment and retrieval operations. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is configured to instruct the AUVs to leave the subsea station or underwater vehicle and to travel to their intended seabed destination. The underwater vehicle and/or second surface vessel is also configured to selectively instruct the AUVs to leave the seabed and return to a seabed location and/or a subsea station for retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Seabed Geosolutions B.V.Inventors: Arne Henning Rokkan, Geir Valsvik, Bjarne Isfeldt, Jean-Baptiste Danre
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Publication number: 20190023368Abstract: A trim control system includes a memory storing a plurality of trim profiles, each trim profile defining a unique relationship between a plurality of vessel speeds and respective propulsion device trim angles. The unique relationship is: (a) a calibrated relationship developed by determining optimal trim angles for a particular propulsion device powering a particular marine vessel at a number of tested vessel speeds and a number of different conditions; or (b) developed by modifying a nominal relationship between a number of vessel speeds and a number of corresponding trim angles. An input device allows a user to select one of the trim profiles from the memory so as to specify an aggressiveness of trim angle relative to vessel speed. A controller determines a setpoint trim angle corresponding to measured vessel speed according to the selected trim profile. The control system positions the propulsion device at the setpoint trim angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Steven J. Andrasko, Michael J. Lemancik, Steven M. Anschuetz, Andrew J. Przybyl, Daniel J. Balogh
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Publication number: 20190023369Abstract: A vessel energy management system for controlling power supply to and from a propulsion system of a vessel, the energy management system has a motor/generator unit adapted to receive power from a prime mover of the vessel; a frequency converter; an energy storage unit and a controller. The energy storage unit includes one or more capacitors, super capacitors or ultra capacitors. The controller of the energy management system determines an instantaneous power requirement of the propulsion system and average power generated by the prime mover; and a comparator compares the instantaneous required power and average power. If the instantaneous required power exceeds the average power, the motor/generator unit receives energy from the energy storage unit; and, if the instantaneous required power is less than the average power, the motor/generator unit supplies power from the prime mover to the energy storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Paul Fredrik Gjerpe, Wolfgang Voss
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Publication number: 20190023370Abstract: Particular embodiments include a non-dedicated, temporarily installed, airborne special mission payload mounting system comprising a pressurized door plug assembly installed in an opening on the side of an aircraft fuselage. A rotationally-actuated strut extends from a first end connected to an interior of the aircraft fuselage, through the pressurized door plug assembly, to a second end of the strut connected to one or more payloads. The rotational axis of the strut is exterior to the aircraft fuselage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Richard L.K. Woodland, Ross James Neyedly
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Publication number: 20190023371Abstract: A mounting system for mounting an element to a surface includes a mounting element having a base and a threaded shaft extending from the base along an axis. The base is configured for mounting to a surface. An incremental nut rotates on the threaded shaft and moves up and down on the shaft. A fitting is coupled with the incremental nut and the fitting is further configured for coupling with an element to mount the element to a surface at a selected height above the surface. Apertures are formed in the incremental nut and fitting and the apertures of the incremental nut aperture and fitting are aligned at a plurality of rotational positions of the incremental nut along the threaded shaft for adjusting the height of the nut and fitting. In one embodiment the threaded shaft includes an aperture that is aligned with the incremental nut apertures for locking the nut at a selected height.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20190023372Abstract: An aerodynamic profile including a skin defining the outer surface of the aerodynamic profile, a leading edge, a trailing edge and a central portion representing at least 50% of the chord of the profile. The profile includes a hollow core of composite material reinforced with a textile having unidirectional fibers. The hollow core has, in cross section, an oblong shape that is rounded, in particular at each of its ends. The skin bears against the hollow core over the length of the central portion of the aerodynamic profile, both on the pressure side and on the suction side of the profile. The reinforcement with a textile having unidirectional fibers permits an ideal orientation of reinforcing fibers in order to optimize mechanical properties in certain directions. The shape of the hollow core, elongate along the chord of the profile and rounded, lends it great resistance to deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Rodolphe Trouve, Jean-Claude Lacombe, Julien Rodes, Thomas Schutz
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Publication number: 20190023373Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adjust folding wing tips are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes an actuator to cause a movement of a folding portion of an aerodynamic structure, where the folding portion has an associated backlash. The example apparatus also includes a sensor to acquire movement data of the folding portion during movement of the folding portion, and a processor to determine a bias of the folding portion based on the movement data to characterize the backlash.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Paul Jay Cline, Arnold F. Agdamag
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Publication number: 20190023374Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage, a foldable propulsion means to generate thrust leading to the UAV movement, a driving means to drive the propulsion means and a plurality of flight control surfaces actuators are further included. The UAV further includes at least one pair of foldable wings where the rear portion of the wings is pivotally attached to the fuselage. The wings having at least one roll control surface hinged to at least one of the foldable wings. At least a pair of tail stabilizers having ruddervators flight control surfaces hinged to the tail stabilizers. In a fully extended position or in ready to fly state position, each of the foldable wings are deployed perpendicular to one another and perpendicular to the fuselage to form an offset-x shaped wings, and in a stowed position, each of the wings are positioned parallel to one another and positioned parallel to the fuselage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: MOSHE KAHLON, AMIT MORAG
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Publication number: 20190023375Abstract: An aircraft wing comprising a movable flap which is able to move in rotation relative to a fixed central body, flexible piping and a rail for guiding the movable flap and the flexible piping. The flexible piping-runs along the rail and is secured to the rail close to a distal end of the rail. The wing comprises a structure for holding the flexible piping against or close to the guiding rail, which is borne by the fixed central body. The wing also comprises a housing for accommodating the flexible piping. The housing comprises a wall which is shaped such that the flexible piping coils up inside the housing, being pressed against the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Nicolas DUMONT, Sylvain PENOUILH
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Publication number: 20190023376Abstract: The present invention discloses a low-noise novel thruster, in which a rotor casing is located at an air inlet side of a stator casing, at an inner middle portion of the rotor casing a rotor core is provided which is driven to rotate by a driving module; a rotor core is provided at in inner middle portion of the stator casing; the rotor casing is of a streamlined cylindrical structure with unequal diameter, and the main body of the rotor blade is parallel with the axial direction, and provided with a smooth curve in the rotating direction of the blade adjacent to an edge portion of an air inlet side. The present application provides a new thruster, which has same energy consumption and safety as propellers, but at a significantly greater thrust than the propeller, the more significant the advantage is at higher speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Yanjin NAN
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Publication number: 20190023377Abstract: One example aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for assessing input. The method can include determining a state of the aerial vehicle. The method can include obtaining data indicative of an expected operator input based on the determined state. The method can include obtaining data indicative of an actual operator input. The method can include determining a state of operator behavior based on the expected operator input and the actual operator input. The method can include determining a control action for the aerial vehicle based on the determined state of the aerial vehicle and the determined state of the operator behavior. The method can include implementing the control action.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: George R. HENDERSON
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Publication number: 20190023378Abstract: Control surface operating systems for controlling aerodynamic control surfaces of aircraft are provided. The systems includes a drive system operably connected to a drive shaft, the drive system including a continuously variable transmission, at least one actuator operably connected to the drive shaft and arranged to convert rotational movement of the drive shaft to move at least a portion of the aerodynamic control surface, and at least one control surface operably connected to the at least one actuator, wherein the at least one control surface is adjusted by the at least one actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Christian Miller, Yuniya S. Bishop, Erik Harrington
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Publication number: 20190023379Abstract: The present invention provides a riblet structure that further reduces drag, which is a sum of turbulent friction drag and pressure drag, and an object including such a riblet structure. An object such as an aircraft, plant, and pipeline includes a wavelike riblet pattern on a surface. The wavelike riblet pattern includes a large number of wavelike riblets. Each of the large number of wave riblets includes a wavelike ridge line, and a height thereof changes cyclically with respect to a fluid flow direction. With such a configuration, drag, which is a sum of turbulent friction drag and pressure drag, can be further reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCYInventors: Kie Okabayashi, Yasuhiro Koshioka, Akira Nishizawa, Mitsuru Kurita, Hidetoshi Iijima
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Publication number: 20190023380Abstract: A rotorcraft having an airframe, the airframe carrying at least one rotor that contributes to providing the rotorcraft with lift and/or propulsion, the rotorcraft having at least one undercarriage. The at least one undercarriage comprises at least one inclined wheel undercarriage, the inclined wheel undercarriage having an undercarriage leg carrying at least one axle, the at least one axle carrying at least one wheel, the at least one wheel not being in contact with any other wheel, the at least one wheel presenting positive or negative camber when the at least one wheel touches the ground and independently of forces exerted by said airframe on the inclined wheel undercarriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERSInventors: Pierre PRUD'HOMME LACROIX, Olivier BISTUER
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Publication number: 20190023381Abstract: Systems and methods for uplock systems are provided. An uplock system may comprise a body, a hook having an opening defining at least a first surface and a second surface, the hook being rotationally engaged with the body, a first biasing member configured to bias the hook in a first rotational direction relative to the body, and a cam in operable communication with the hook and the body such that the hook has at least a first stable position and a second stable position relative to the body when biased in the first rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: GOODRICH AEROSPACE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDInventors: Nilesh R Walke, Amar Patel, William E. Luce
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Publication number: 20190023382Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft includes a rotor system rotatable about an axis relative to an airframe. A plurality of blade assemblies is mounted to the rotor system. A higher harmonic control system is operable to generate a harmonic load at the rotor system according to a higher harmonic control signal. An active vibration control system is operable to generate vibration forces about the aircraft according to an active vibration control signal. A controller is operable to issue the higher harmonic control signal and the active vibration control signal to coordinate the higher harmonic control system and the active vibration control system to reduce vibration within the airframe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: William A. Welsh, Vineet Sahasrabudhe
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Publication number: 20190023383Abstract: An electric propulsion system includes a static mast fixed to the airframe and a secondary mast positioned in overlapping arrangement with the static mast. The secondary mast defines an axis of rotation. An elastomeric bearing is arranged at an interface between the static mast and the secondary mast. An actuator assembly includes at least one actuator connected to the secondary mast. The actuator assembly is operable to pivot the secondary mast relative to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Timothy F. Lauder
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Publication number: 20190023384Abstract: An electric propulsion system includes a static mast defining an axis of rotation and a stationary rotor hub assembly coupled to the static mast. A rotating system is rotatably mounted to the stationary rotor hub assembly. The electric propulsion system additionally includes an electric motor including a stator assembly associated with the rotor hub assembly and a rotor assembly associated with the rotating system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Timothy F. Lauder
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Publication number: 20190023385Abstract: An electric compound aircraft is disclosed with a capability of making vertical takeoff and landing and forward flight. In a specific embodiment, the compound aircraft includes an electric motor-powered tip-jet-driven rotary wing, an electric motor-powered tip-jet-driven propeller. The rotary wing provides lift for vertical takeoff and landing, hovering capability and during flight. The propeller provides thrust for forward flight. A fixed wing can be used, in addition to the rotary wing to provide lift for forward flight. Various electric control devices are used to provide control and stability for the compound aircraft and automation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Vinh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20190023386Abstract: A rotor hub assembly that includes a yoke configured to attach blades thereto, a universal joint configured to attach to, and transmit forces between, a mast and the yoke, and an elastomeric member configured to attenuate vibrations transmitted from the universal joint to the mast.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Richard E. Rauber, Frank Bradley Stamps
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Publication number: 20190023387Abstract: A system and method for measuring, or otherwise determining pitch length adjustments to a pitch link coupled to a rotor blade in a rotorcraft includes vertical track adjustment indicators machined onto an exterior of the tube of the pitch link and a vertical reference indicator machined onto an exterior of the upper or the lower rod of the pitch link. A metric of a pitch length adjustment can be determined by tracking or counting how many track adjustment indicators pass the reference indicator while the tube of the pitch link is being turned in either direction for increasing or decreasing the pitch length. The track adjustment indicators can be relied upon to track one or a series of adjustments for tracking a rotor blade installed in a rotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Hunter Jay Davis, Mark Adam Wiinikka
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Publication number: 20190023388Abstract: A flapping control system for a proprotor assembly of a tiltrotor aircraft includes one or more sensors operable to detect one or more flight parameters of the tiltrotor aircraft to form sensor data. The sensors include a proprotor flapping sensor to detect a proprotor flapping measurement. The flapping control system includes a flapping control module in data communication with the sensors. The flapping control module includes a maneuver detection module to detect whether the tiltrotor aircraft is in a maneuver mode using the sensor data. The flapping control module identifies a maneuver flapping threshold associated with the maneuver mode. The flapping control module generates a swashplate command using the proprotor flapping measurement and the maneuver flapping threshold, and sends the swashplate command to the proprotor assembly to reduce flapping of the proprotor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Brad John Roberts, Paul David Ruckel
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Publication number: 20190023389Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage; a wing coupled to, and extending from, the fuselage; and a propulsion system. The propulsion system includes a plurality of electric fans integrated into the wing and oriented to generate thrust along a vertical direction, the plurality of electric fans arranged along a length of the wing and including an outer-most electric fan along a transverse direction relative to the fuselage. The outer-most electric fan is at least one of a variable pitch fan or a variable speed fan to provide increased stability to the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kurt David Murrow, Darek Tomasz Zatorski, Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow, Dominic Barone
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Publication number: 20190023390Abstract: A method for operating a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft includes modifying a first variable component of a wing associated with a first portion of the plurality of vertical thrust electric fans relative to a second variable component of the wing associated with a second portion of the plurality of vertical thrust electric fans to adjust an exposure ratio of the first portion of the plurality of vertical thrust electric fans relative to the second portion of the plurality of vertical thrust electric fans.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kurt David Murrow, Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow, Darek Tomasz Zatorski, Dominic Barone
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Publication number: 20190023391Abstract: An aircraft defining a vertical direction and a transverse direction. The aircraft may include a fuselage, a wing extending from the fuselage, and a hybrid-electric propulsion system. The hybrid-electric propulsion system may include a power source, a plurality of vertical thrust electric fans arranged along the wing and driven by the power source, and a forward thrust propulsor. The power source may include a combustion engine and an electric generator. The combustion engine may also define a flowpath for exhausting combustion gases. The forward thrust propulsor may be selectively or permanently mechanically coupled to the combustion engine. The forward thrust propulsor may include a propulsor fan having a plurality of fan blades arranged outside of the flowpath of the combustion engine for exhausting combustion gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Kurt David Murrow
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Publication number: 20190023392Abstract: An improved drone with 4 flat wings reciprocating up and down, complete with motor and electronics. Appendages on each wing's surface allow air to pass across it during the up-motion, and block it in the down-motion; this creates lift and permits flight and manoeuvres. The drone resembles either a flying bird or an insect, depending on wing motion and on passive attachments appropriate for the respective resemblance, making for inconspicuousness. The drone can execute complex work, either as solitary or in a team, either in flight or at rest in various places, after approaching and adhering expertly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: IOANNIS MICROS
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Publication number: 20190023393Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft designed as a compound helicopter with an aircraft fuselage, a main rotor arranged on the aircraft fuselage, and cyclogyro rotors which protrude laterally from the aircraft fuselage and which comprise an outer end surface. An improved torque compensation is achieved in that the cyclogyro rotors are connected to the aircraft fuselage by means of a suspension device which holds the cyclogyro rotors at the outer border of the rotors, and each cyclogyro rotor can be controlled individually and independently of the other. A torque compensation function of the main rotor can be carried out by the cyclogyro rotors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: CYCLOTECH GMBHInventor: Meinhard SCHWAIGER
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Publication number: 20190023394Abstract: The UAV Anchor System is an anchoring system used to anchor a UAV to the ground. This system is primarily for beginners who has little to no experience in flying UAVs. The system anchor's the UAV to the ground which prevents the UAV to fly away and crash from a high altitude and also prevent from flying into objects, obstruction, people, traffic, etc. With this system, the user can safely practice with the flying exercises as per instructed in the manual. Once the user properly learns the mechanism of the UAV, the user can take off the anchor system and fly the UAV freely. Also, because of the anchoring system, the user does not have to fly the UAV in a large field but can do it in a much smaller area which is more convenient for the user such as a backyard or front yard. This system can also be beneficiary for intermediate flyers as they can use this system and practice flying in high winds and let beginners fly their UAV with minimal risk of damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Toky Ranaivoson Ranaivoson
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Publication number: 20190023395Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a sensor, an actuator, and a processor. The sensor is configured to sense at least one external object in a direction of 360 degrees outside the electronic device. The actuator configured to allow the electronic device to move or yaw. The processor is configured to verify an angle corresponding to a location of the at least one external object among the 360 degrees and a distance between the at least one external object and the electronic device using the sensor. When the distance does not belong to a specified range, the processor is also configured to move the electronic device in a direction corresponding to the angle using the actuator such that the distance belongs to the specified range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Wu Seong LEE, Seung Nyun KIM
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Publication number: 20190023396Abstract: A sensor module is assigned to a vehicle that can be displaced in a terrain or designed for being positioned in the terrain. The sensor module has a sensor system with sensors that acquire sensor data in a contactless fashion. The sensors are designed for detecting the spatial extent of the plant at a location in the terrain. The sensor data makes it possible to determine whether the plant should be pruned. To this end, the sensor data is evaluated by utilizing a knowledge database.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbHInventors: Georg HACKERT, Martin HELMICH, Lorenz HILLEN, Christian HOLZ, Gerhard ISENBERG, Hendrik KOETZ, Andrej MOSEBACH, Roman ORTMANN, Robin DULINSKI
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Publication number: 20190023397Abstract: A drone with its own power generating function is introduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Byeong-Chae GANG
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Publication number: 20190023398Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for payload delivery, including payloads for pest control (e.g., biocidal and larvicidal compounds and compositions). Also included are devices and methods for delivering payloads to remote areas by aerial delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Rowena Lampa Albanna, Grey Frandsen, Belinko K Matsuura, David G Matsuura, Jeffrey J Loos
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Publication number: 20190023399Abstract: Lavatories on-board a vehicle, and in particular to a lavatory unit for use by persons with reduced mobility on-board a vehicle are described. The lavatory unit includes a lavatory housing structure enclosing a lavatory interior space, a door opening in the lavatory housing structure, a toilet assembly inside the lavatory interior space, and a transition seating support for a user. The transition seating support provides a first transfer position and a second transfer position. In the first transfer position, in an open door state the transition seating support is directly accessible for a person sitting in a wheelchair that is located at least partly outside the lavatory unit such that the person can transfer to the transition seating support and vice versa, and in the second transfer position, a person sitting on the transition seating support can transfer to the toilet assembly and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Christian Seibt
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Publication number: 20190023400Abstract: The invention proposes a storage compartment device (1) for a galley of an aircraft, having a storage compartment (2) for receiving at least one rolling container (11) or at least one container (10, 25), wherein foldable guiding and holding devices (8) are provided in the storage compartment (2) and are designed to hold the at least one container (10, 25) in the storage compartment (2) only in a folded-out state and to allow the at least one rolling container (11) to be received in the storage compartment (2) only in a folded-in state. The invention additionally proposes a corresponding storage compartment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Mario BITTER, Tim WALLBOTT, Marcus JUNGE
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Publication number: 20190023401Abstract: An aircraft overhead storage bin assembly that includes a housing, a door pivotably attached to the housing and a bucket pivotably connected to the housing that cooperates with the housing to define a bin interior. The housing includes a front, a back, and an upper storage section defined therein. The upper storage section includes an upper storage section opening that communicates the upper storage section with an exterior of the housing. The door pivotably attached to the housing and is movable between an open and a closed position. In the closed position the door closes the upper storage section opening. The bucket is positioned below the upper storage section and is pivotable with respect to the housing between an open position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Scott Savian
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Publication number: 20190023402Abstract: A table assembly movable between stowed and deployed configurations. A base portion is attachable to a surface, and a table portion is moveable between retracted and extended positions. The table portion includes upper and lower surfaces. An arm portion has first and second ends, the first end engaging the base portion and the second end disposed within the table portion. The table portion is slidably moveable along a longitudinal axis of the arm portion between the retracted and extended positions, and rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the arm portion between generally vertical and generally horizontal positions when the table portion is in the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventor: Johnny A. Satterfield
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Publication number: 20190023403Abstract: A monument is configured to be positioned within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The monument includes a deployable portion. The deployable portion is configured to move from a non-deployed state into a deployed state when a force that meets or exceeds a predetermined threshold is exerted into the monument wall assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Darren Carl McIntosh, Jeff S. Siegmeth
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Publication number: 20190023404Abstract: An aircraft ram air channel assembly having: a first ram air inlet with a deflector protruding from the aircraft outer skin, the deflector guiding an air flow into a first ram air inlet channel; a second ram air inlet having a cross-sectional area flush with the outer skin, the second inlet being coupled to a second ram air inlet channel and arranged proximate to the first inlet upstream of the first inlet; and a flap pivotable about an axis between first and second operating positions. The axis is upstream of the first and second inlets and extends perpendicular to the air flow. The flap in its first position projects into the second inlet channel to control air flow through the second inlet into the second inlet channel, and in its second position projects into the air flow to prevent foreign objects from entering the first and second inlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Martin Schmid, Christian Bartels, Frank Klimpel, Klaus Vehlhaber
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Publication number: 20190023405Abstract: An anti-ice system including means for removing water from a heated ice prone surface before the water reaches a surface downstream of the ice-prone surface. In one embodiment, the means comprises an eductor connected to the ice-prone surface. In another embodiment, the means comprises a mechanical pump connected to the ice-prone surface. Examples of the ice-prone surface include an engine inlet or an aero-surface on an aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark Anthony Reissig, David Jamal Lopes, Sho Sato