公开(公告)号：US12058949B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US17751478

申请日：2022-05-23

Applicant: DENDRA SYSTEMS LTD.

Inventor： Lauren E. Fletcher ,  Matthew S. Ritchie ,  Susan M. Graham ,  Shuning Bian

IPC: A01B79/00 ,  A01C21/00 ,  A01G9/029 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U101/00 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: A01B79/005 ,  A01C21/005 ,  A01G9/0293 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques, including systems and methods, for planting using planting pods. A planting system can be configured to deliver pods including a payload (e.g., seeds, cuttings, or other planting materials) into or onto the ground at a predetermined location. In some embodiments, the automated planting system can include a mapping system that receives various sensor inputs and generates a map of a planting area. A pod planting system may use the map of the planting area to deliver pods to the planting area. The pod planting system may be executed automatically using the maps generated by the mapping system and/or manually by a remote operator. Each pod can include a payload to be planted on or in the ground by the pod planting system. Pods may be customized depending on the types of plants being planted, the terrain, prior planting results, etc.

公开(公告)号：US11914389B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17728481

申请日：2022-04-25

Applicant: PABLO AIR Co., Ltd. ,  PABLO AIR International, INC.

Inventor： Youngjoon Kim ,  Seung Han Lim

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64U10/13 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: G05D1/0234 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: Provided is a method for an autonomous vehicle to handle goods in collaboration with an unmanned aerial vehicle. The method comprises recognizing an unmanned aerial vehicle loading goods by the autonomous vehicle, capturing an image of the recognized unmanned aerial vehicle by the autonomous vehicle, analyzing the captured image to recognize a marker by the autonomous vehicle, adjusting a relative position of the autonomous vehicle and the unmanned aerial vehicle by moving the autonomous vehicle based on a recognition result of the marker, and taking over the goods from the unmanned aerial vehicle by the autonomous vehicle after position adjustment is completed.

公开(公告)号：US11845554B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-19

申请号：US16517517

申请日：2019-07-19

Applicant: Arthur J. Olsen

Inventor： Arthur J. Olsen

IPC: B64D1/08 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64U101/15 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64U2101/15 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: A payload release assembly is disclosed. The payload release assembly includes a body defining a plurality of fingers each defining an opening. A plurality of payload retention pockets are defined between adjacent fingers of the plurality of fingers. A release pin is dimensioned to be received within the openings defined by the plurality of fingers. A motor is adapted to drive the release pin into engagement and out of engagement with the openings defined by the plurality of fingers, such that payloads secured within the payload retention pockets are released from the payload release assembly when the motor drives the release pin out of engagement with a respective opening defined by the plurality of fingers.

公开(公告)号：US11775923B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-03

申请号：US17116666

申请日：2020-12-09

Applicant: Uber Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Adam Shaw Warmoth ,  Cody Boyd

IPC: G06Q10/0834 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U101/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/0834 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0639 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  B64U10/13 ,  B64U2101/60

Abstract: A delivery management system may select a set of preparation sites for the user using preparation site location data and a delivery site associated with the user. The set of preparation sites may comprise a virtual preparation site that is associated with a second preparation site. The delivery management system may serve menu data to a user computing device. The menu data may indicate at least a first item associated with the virtual preparation site. The delivery management system may receive, from the user computing device, a first order indicating the first item. The delivery management system may send a second order for the first item to the second preparation site, where the second order indicates delivery to the virtual preparation site. The delivery management system may request a vehicle to deliver the first item to the virtual preparation site.

公开(公告)号：US11730087B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17717873

申请日：2022-04-11

Applicant: Brett Evan Patrick

Inventor： Brett Evan Patrick

IPC: A01G9/029 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/02 ,  A01C21/00 ,  B64U101/00

CPC classification number: A01G9/0291 ,  A01C21/00 ,  B64D1/08 ,  G05D1/0204 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the airborne dissemination and implantation of seeds utilizing an aerodynamic seed delivery apparatus with built-in nutrients, anti-pest, and anti-fungal properties that can be disseminated rapidly from an airborne platform. The velocity of impact and depth of penetration into specific soil types by the delivery apparatus can be controlled up to a terminal velocity kinetic energy by exploiting a specified drag coefficient, mass, and altitude of release. The seeds are delivered and imbedded into the soil at the optimal depth and orientation to maximize germination rates, since seed orientation has a pronounced effect on germination and sprout mortality rates. Flight paths for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) utilized for dissemination can be automated to adjust coordinates based on wind vectors, terrain elevation data, and soil permeability data to efficiently achieve a desired penetration depth across a specified geographic area.

公开(公告)号：US20230257118A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18045356

申请日：2022-10-10

Applicant: S.W.O.R.D. International Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Allen Elrod ,  Christopher Collin Klaftenegger

IPC: B64D1/14 ,  B64D17/36 ,  B65D81/02 ,  B64D1/08

CPC classification number: B64D1/14 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D17/36 ,  B65D81/02 ,  B64D17/24

Abstract: An air delivery barrel system is described, the air delivery barrel system includes a strap system that provides line stretch of the strap system when a force is exerted on the strap system, the strap system including a continuous strap, a first barrel, the first barrel being formed out of a cylindrically shaped wall and the cylindrically shaped wall including a channel that the strap system passes through, an end cap, the end cap being detachably connectable to a bottom end of the first barrel, the end cap protecting a bottom portion of the strap system, a lid, the lid being detachably connectable to a top end of the first barrel, the lid including a recess through which the strap system passes through, and a second barrel that can be situated within the first barrel and the cylindrically shaped wall of the first barrel protects the second barrel.

公开(公告)号：US11603194B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-14

申请号：US17706445

申请日：2022-03-28

Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.

Inventor： John Richard McCullough ,  Paul K. Oldroyd

IPC: B64C11/28 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64D35/00 ,  B64C27/50 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/06 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64D25/12

Abstract: An aircraft having a high efficiency forward flight mode. The aircraft includes an airframe having at least one wing. A distributed propulsion system is attached to the airframe and includes a first plurality of propulsion assemblies and a second plurality of propulsion assemblies. A flight control system is operably associated with the distributed propulsion system and is operable to independently control each of the propulsion assemblies. The aircraft is configured for thrust-borne lift in a vertical takeoff and landing flight mode and wing-borne lift in the forward flight mode. In the vertical takeoff and landing flight mode, each of the propulsion assemblies is configured to generate vertical thrust. In the forward flight mode, the propulsion assemblies of the first plurality of propulsion assemblies are configured to generate forward thrust and the propulsion assemblies of the second plurality of propulsion assemblies are configured to shut down.

公开(公告)号：US20220371736A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17875873

申请日：2022-07-28

Applicant: Vita Inclinata Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Derek Sikora ,  Logan Goodrich ,  Caleb B. Carr

IPC: B64D1/22 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, and methods to enhance control of a drone-load system, including through drone thrusters or load thrusters.

公开(公告)号：US11505390B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US16700355

申请日：2019-12-02

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Vasitha Nihal Obeyesekere ,  Deborah Jessica Mayfield

IPC: B65D81/02 ,  B65D81/07 ,  B64D1/08 ,  B65B5/04

Abstract: An impact-absorbing package includes an impact absorber and an outer package. An item can be attached to the impact absorber and the impact absorber can be positioned in the outer package. The impact absorber can be positioned to have a volume of air between the item and the bottom of the outer package. An impact force applied to the impact-absorbing package can cause movement between the item and the outer package that is reduced by the impact absorber.

公开(公告)号：US20220283589A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-08

申请号：US17728481

申请日：2022-04-25

Applicant: PABLO AIR Co., Ltd. ,  PABLO AIR International, INC.

Inventor： Youngjoon KIM ,  Seung Han LIM

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/08

Abstract: Provided is a method for an autonomous vehicle to handle goods in collaboration with an unmanned aerial vehicle. The method comprises recognizing an unmanned aerial vehicle loading goods by the autonomous vehicle, capturing an image of the recognized unmanned aerial vehicle by the autonomous vehicle, analyzing the captured image to recognize a marker by the autonomous vehicle, adjusting a relative position of the autonomous vehicle and the unmanned aerial vehicle by moving the autonomous vehicle based on a recognition result of the marker, and taking over the goods from the unmanned aerial vehicle by the autonomous vehicle after position adjustment is completed.