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  • Miniature mounting apparatus
    Patent number: 8087836
    Abstract: A miniature tripod assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be small enough to fit within the profile of the device. The miniature tripod assembly may use ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors utilize an over-molded strip around the outside of the connector to facilitate in their use for gripping. In some embodiments, device may use flexible and extendable legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Joby Photo, Inc.
    Inventor: JoeBen Bevirt
  • Articulated Electric Propulsion System With Fully Stowing Blades And Lightweight Vertical Take-Off And Landing Aircraft Using Same
    Publication number: 20190375500
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using pivoting thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with thrust units providing vertical thrust and then transitioning to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle with pivoting thrust units with propellers, wherein some or all of the propellers are able to be stowed and fully nested during forward flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, Alex Stoll
  • Vehicle navigation system
    Patent number: 11747830
    Abstract: A system and method that function to generate an updated vehicle state based on a previous vehicle state and a set of sensor measurements. The previous vehicle state can be selected from a set of redundant prior vehicle state candidates. The system and method can optionally detect and correct for sensor measurement faults or failures, prior to updating the vehicle state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Burghardt, JoeBen Bevirt, Daniel Burghardt, Kevin O'Connor, Tianyu Gu, Kyle Cordes, Steven Waller
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRSPEED DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20210229829
    Abstract: A method for determining airspeed of an aircraft that includes determining a rotor model relating a power coefficient of a propeller of the aircraft to an axial inflow velocity through the propeller as a function of a set of rotor operating parameters; determining the set of rotor operating parameters by sampling an electronic control signal associated with an electric motor actuating the propeller; computing the axial inflow velocity through the propeller based on the set of rotor operating parameters using the rotor model; and determining the airspeed based on the axial inflow velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Gregor Veble Mikic, Jason Ryan, JoeBen Bevirt
  • Mounting Apparatus Using Flexible Joints With Magnetic Atachment
    Publication number: 20100308198
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards flexible assemblies, and in some embodiments, ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. In some embodiments, the ball and socket joint connectors utilize an over-molded strip around the outside of the connector to facilitate in their use for gripping. In an exemplary embodiment utilizing the aforementioned ball and socket joint connectors, a mounting apparatus uses a leg or legs comprising flexible joints and magnetic attachments for support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: JoeBen Bevirt
  • Aircraft control system and method
    Patent number: 11940816
    Abstract: The unified command system and/or method includes an input mechanism, a flight processor that receives input from the input mechanism and translates the input into control output, and effectors that are actuated according to the control output. The system can optionally include: one or more sensors, a vehicle navigation system which determines a vehicle state and/or flight regime based on data from the one or more sensors, and a vehicle guidance system which determines a flightpath for the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake English, JoeBen Bevirt
  • VEHICLE CABIN THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220169394
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Aircraft control system and method
    Patent number: 10983534
    Abstract: The unified command system and/or method includes an input mechanism, a flight processor that receives input from the input mechanism and translates the input into control output, and effectors that are actuated according to the control output. The system can optionally include: one or more sensors, a vehicle navigation system which determines a vehicle state and/or flight regime based on data from the one or more sensors, and a vehicle guidance system which determines a flightpath for the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: Blake English, JoeBen Bevirt
  • Vehicle Cabin Thermal Management System and Method
    Publication number: 20240059417
    Abstract: The system can include an on-board thermal management subsystem. The system 100 can optionally include an off-board (extravehicular) infrastructure subsystem. The on-board thermal management subsystem can include: a battery pack, one or more fluid loops, and an air manifold. The system 100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Lynn, Ernest Villanueva, Nathaniel Martin, JoeBen Bevirt, Jonathan Wagner, Kevin Witt, Brian Uznanski, Austin Newman
  • Wireless headset with extendable microphone
    Publication number: 20080044002
    Abstract: A headset utilizing aN extendable microphone boom that positions the microphone closer to the user's mount when deployed. A wireless headset that is adjustable to the user's face and ear geometry through the use of a flexible joint between the headset housing and the earpiece. A wireless headset utilizing very thin housing construction through the use of metal. A wireless headset which can be used with a second speaker for the user's other ear. A wireless headset which uses a deployable microphone boom that deploys into a curved position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Joeben Bevirt, David Eliot Scheinman
  • Articulated Electric Propulsion System With Fully Stowing Blades And Lightweight Vertical Take-Off And Landing Aircraft Using Same
    Publication number: 20160304194
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using pivoting thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with thrust units providing vertical thrust and then transitioning to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle with pivoting thrust units with propellers, wherein some or all of the propellers are able to be stowed and fully nested during forward flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, Alex Stoll
  • Headset with fit adjustments and magnetic accessories
    Publication number: 20090116678
    Abstract: A headset which includes a metal or metallic housing to which various accessory components can be attached. These components can include an ear loop, a necklace for the holding of the headset while not being worn on the ear, an external mount, and other components. The components include a magnet which facilitates mounting to the headset. The components are not restricted to a particular attach point, which enhances the ability of the user to adjust the geometry for better fit. An earloop with an inelastic central range allowing for better fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, David Eliot Scheinman, Fred Italo Polito
  • Lightweight vertical take-off and landing aircraft
    Patent number: 11312485
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using a set of wing mounted thrust producing elements and a set of tail mounted rotors for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to vertical takeoff with the rotors in a rotated, take-off attitude then transitions to a horizontal flight path, with the rotors rotated to a typical horizontal configuration. The aerial vehicle uses different configurations of its wing mounted rotors and propellers to reduce drag in all flight modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, Alex Stoll
  • Method For Controlling Vertical Take-Off And Landing Aircraft Using Different Propeller Blade Angle Of Attack Ranges For Different Flight Modes
    Publication number: 20230365255
    Abstract: A method for the control of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft which reduces the acoustic profile of the rotary airfoil in hover for VTOL applications. The rotary airfoil incurs an efficiency penalty in order to improve the acoustic performance during hover. The aircraft operates the rotary airfoils of the propeller during hover in the hover angle of attack range, and the aircraft operates the rotary airfoils during forward flight in the forward angle of attack range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Gregor Veble Mikic, JoeBen Bevirt, Jeremy Bain, Alex Stoll
  • Aerodynamically Efficient Lightweight Vertical Take-Off And Landing Aircraft With Multi-Configuration Wing Tip Mounted Rotors
    Publication number: 20150028151
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using a set of wing tip mounted thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to vertical takeoff with the wings in a horizontal flight attitude then transitions to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle which uses different configurations of its wing tip mounted, VTOL enabling rotors to reduce drag in all flight modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Joeben Bevirt, Edward Stilson, Alex Stoll, Pranay Sinha
  • Aerodynamically Efficient Lightweight Vertical Take-Off And Landing Aircraft With Pivoting Rotors And Box Wing Design
    Publication number: 20200317353
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using a set of wing mounted thrust producing elements and a set of tail mounted rotors for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to vertical takeoff with the rotors in a rotated, take-off attitude then transitions to a horizontal flight path, with the rotors rotated to a typical horizontal configuration. The aerial vehicle uses different configurations of its wing mounted rotors and propellers to reduce drag in all flight modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, Alex Stoll
  • Multi-Configuration Autonomous Platform With Mounted Camera
    Publication number: 20170259914
    Abstract: A system for video imaging and photographing using an autonomous aerial platform. The system may be a quad rotor system using electrically powered propellers. The aerial platform may be commanded by the user to follow an object of interest. The aerial platform may have multiple configurations for its thrust units such that they are clear of the field of view of the imaging device in a first configuration, such that they protect the imaging device during landing in a second configuration, and that allows for efficient storage in a stowed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, Andy Clark
  • Gripping Clip and Mounting Apparatus Using Same
    Publication number: 20100264281
    Abstract: A clamp clip adapted to grip an item, such as a planar sheet. The clamp clip may have pincers adapted to open and close in a scissors like fashion. The clamp may be used with a tripod or a monopod, and in some embodiments a tripod with flexible legs utilizing ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. The ball and socket joint connectors may utilize an over-molded strip around the outside of the connector to facilitate in their use for gripping when wrapped around objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Joeben Bevirt, Freditalo Polito
  • AERODYNAMICALLY EFFICIENT LIGHTWEIGHT VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT WITH MULTI-CONFIGURATION WING TIP MOUNTED ROTORS
    Publication number: 20170290214
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using a set of wing tip mounted thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to vertical takeoff with the wings in a horizontal flight attitude then transitions to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle which uses different configurations of its wing tip mounted, VTOL enabling rotors to reduce drag in all flight modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: JOEBEN BEVIRT, EDWARD STILSON, ALEX STOLL, PRANAY SINHA
  • Articulated electric propulsion system with fully stowing blades and lightweight vertical take-off and landing aircraft using same
    Patent number: 10875643
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle adapted for vertical takeoff and landing using pivoting thrust producing elements for takeoff and landing. An aerial vehicle which is adapted to takeoff with thrust units providing vertical thrust and then transitioning to a horizontal flight path. An aerial vehicle with pivoting thrust units with propellers, wherein some or all of the propellers are able to be stowed and fully nested during forward flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Joby Aero, Inc.
    Inventors: JoeBen Bevirt, Alex Stoll
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