公开(公告)号：US10040561B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US13856879

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: B64D27/24 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D41/00 ,  G05D1/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a wind-powered aircraft includes an airframe suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace; and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine, a generator connected to the turbine, and an electrical storage means connected to the generator.

公开(公告)号：US09994951B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14211354

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Robel Y. Bekele ,  Jason D. Myers ,  Jesse A. Frantz ,  Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Sunlight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Robel Y. Bekele ,  Jason D. Myers ,  Jesse A. Frantz ,  Vinh Q. Nguyen ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Sergey V. Frolov

IPC: B29C73/00 ,  C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/06

CPC classification number: C23C14/3414 ,  C23C14/0623

Abstract: A method of: providing one or more spent sputtering targets comprising a photovoltaic compound and grinding the photovoltaic compound in an inert environment to form a powder.

公开(公告)号：US09596020B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14462421

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  John Peter Moussouris

IPC: H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04B7/18506 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Embodiments of methods for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of providing wireless communication services includes: receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a first area by a distributed airborne communication payload, wherein the distributed airborne communication payload is comprised of sections located on respective ones of a plurality of airborne platforms; relaying the RF signal along the sections located on different airborne platforms; and transmitting the RF signal to a second area.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法的实施例。 在一些实施例中，提供无线通信服务的方法包括：通过分布式机载通信有效载荷从第一区域接收射频（RF）信号，其中分布式机载通信有效载荷包括位于多个 机载平台; 沿着位于不同机载平台的部分中继射频信号; 以及将RF信号发送到第二区域。

公开(公告)号：US09302782B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14462152

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  John Peter Moussouris

IPC: G06G7/70 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64B1/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/04 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: B64D47/00 ,  B64B1/00 ,  B64C19/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C2201/022 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/06 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/143 ,  B64D31/00 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D35/02 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  H04B7/18508

Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a communication fleet includes: an airborne communication payload subdivided into multiple payload sections; and a plurality of airborne platforms each including a payload section, wherein each airborne platform comprises an airframe, a propulsion system, a power system, and flight control electronics, wherein the propulsion system is configured to provide propulsion power and thrust to maintain level flight, ascend, descend and maneuver the airborne platform, wherein the power system provides electrical power to the propulsion system, the flight control electronics, and the payload section, and wherein the flight control electronics provide capability to control a position, speed, and flight pattern of the airborne platform.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的方法和装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中，通信车队包括：被分为多个有效载荷部分的机载通信有效载荷; 以及多个机载平台，每个机载平台各自包括有效载荷部分，其中每个机载平台包括机体，推进系统，电力系统和飞行控制电子设备，其中所述推进系统被配置为提供推进力和推力以维持水平飞行， 上升，下降和操纵机载平台，其中电力系统向推进系统，飞行控制电子装置和有效载荷部分提供电力，并且其中飞行控制电子装置提供控制位置，速度和飞行模式的能力 机载平台。

公开(公告)号：US09045234B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13856892

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  B64B1/06 ,  B64D33/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D47/00

CPC classification number: B64D33/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D41/007 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D2041/002 ,  F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/30 ,  G05D1/0005 ,  G05D1/101 ,  H02S10/12 ,  Y02T50/53 ,  Y02T50/64

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to harvest renewable energy are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method to harvest renewable energy includes providing an aircraft suitable for untethered flight in an open airspace and an airborne kinetic energy conversion system attached to the airframe, the airborne kinetic energy conversion system comprising a turbine, a generator connected to the turbine, and electrical storage means connected to the generator; flying the aircraft; gaining excess kinetic energy; and converting excess kinetic energy into electricity using the kinetic energy conversion system.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了收获可再生能源的方法和设备。 在一些实施例中，一种收获可再生能源的方法包括提供适用于开放空域中的无螺旋飞行的飞行器以及连接到机身的机载动能转换系统，该机载动能转换系统包括涡轮机，连接到涡轮机的发电机 和连接到发电机的电存储装置; 飞机飞行 获得过量的动能; 并使用动能转换系统将过量的动能转化为电能。

公开(公告)号：US08897770B1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US14462122

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov ,  Michael Cyrus ,  Allan J. Bruce ,  John Peter Moussouris

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W84/06 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: H04W84/06 ,  H04B7/18504

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatus for providing distributed airborne wireless communications are provided herein. In some embodiments, a distributed communication payload includes: a payload control electronics module; an air-to-user link module to provide wireless communication links between airborne platforms and end-user devices; and an air-to-air link module to provide wireless communication links between airborne platforms; wherein the air-to-user and air-to-air link modules are subdivided into multiple sections that can be disposed on different airborne platforms.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于提供分布式机载无线通信的装置的实施例。 在一些实施例中，分布式通信有效载荷包括：有效载荷控制电子模块; 空对空链路模块，用于提供机载平台和最终用户设备之间的无线通信链路; 以及空对空链路模块，用于提供机载平台之间的无线通信链路; 其中所述空对空和空对空链路模块被细分成可以设置在不同机载平台上的多个部分。