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公开(公告)号：US09758257B1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-12
申请号：US15092790
申请日：2016-04-07
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov , Michael Cyrus , Allan J. Bruce , John P. Moussouris
Abstract: Embodiments of air flow sensing systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are positionable on an aircraft and dimensioned and arranged to measure vector components of airflow velocity having at least one of a transverse or streamwise direction relative to a flight direction of the aircraft. In some embodiments, the one or more sensors are positioned in front of an aircraft wing and distributed as an array of sensors along the span of the aircraft wing.
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公开(公告)号：US08746620B1
公开(公告)日：2014-06-10
申请号：US13747626
申请日：2013-01-23
Applicant: Sunlight Photonics Inc.
Inventor： John Peter Moussouris , Sergey V. Frolov , Michael Cyrus
CPC classification number: B64C1/34 , B64C3/30 , B64C3/46 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/105 , B64C2201/122 , B64D2211/00 , H01L31/0543 , H02S10/40 , H02S20/32 , Y02E10/52 , Y02T50/14
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for an adaptable solar airframe are provided herein. In some embodiments, an adaptable solar airframe includes a solar PV system having at least one solar tracking system and being able to follow the sun position in order to increase sunlight collection and power output; and an expandable body having an aerodynamic cross-section that minimizes parasitic air drag at any given thickness of the body, further being at least partially transparent to sunlight, further enclosing the solar PV system, and further being able to change its shape in response to changes in the positions of the solar PV system.
Abstract translation: 本文提供了适用于太阳能机身的方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，适应性太阳能机身包括具有至少一个太阳能跟踪系统并且能够跟随太阳位置以增加阳光收集和功率输出的太阳能PV系统; 以及具有空气动力学横截面的可膨胀体，该空气动力学横截面最小化在本体的任何给定厚度的寄生空气阻力，进一步包围太阳能光伏系统，并进一步包围太阳能光伏系统，并且还能够响应于 太阳能光伏系统的位置变化。
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13.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10040553B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-07
申请号：US15620178
申请日：2017-06-12
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov , Michael Cyrus , John Peter Moussouris
IPC: B64C39/02 , B64C29/00 , B64D9/00 , G08G7/02 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/06 , G05D1/10 , G08G5/00 , B64C39/10 , G05D1/02 , G08G5/02 , G08G5/04
Abstract: An aircraft assembly includes at least one first wing portion providing a lift force during a horizontal flight, at least one wing opening disposed on a vertical axis of the at least one first wing portion, at least one vertical thruster positioned inside the at least one wing opening to provide vertical thrust during a vertical flight, and a mounting system including an open frame portion in a frame of the aircraft and at least one attachment member disposed in the open frame portion to attach at least one pod to the open frame portion in the aircraft frame. The aircraft assembly can further include at least one pod including a mounting frame to attach to the mounting system and a cabin to contain at least one of cargo and passengers.
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公开(公告)号：US09870005B2
公开(公告)日：2018-01-16
申请号：US15092781
申请日：2016-04-07
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov , Michael Cyrus , Allan J. Bruce , John P. Moussouris
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for close formation flight, comprises a plurality of sensors for collecting measurements characterizing airflow near an aircraft. The plurality of sensors are attachable to at least one of a wing, fuselage, or tail of the aircraft, and the measurements provide information about airflow velocity in a direction transverse to a direction of the aircraft flight.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09714090B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-25
申请号：US15252297
申请日：2016-08-31
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov , Michael Cyrus , John Peter Moussouris
IPC: B64C29/00 , B64C39/02 , B64C3/56 , B64C11/00 , B64C37/02 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/02 , G05D1/06 , G05D1/10 , G08G5/00 , G08G7/02 , B64C39/10 , G08G5/02 , G08G5/04
CPC classification number: B64C39/024 , B64C29/0025 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/10 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2211/00 , B64D9/00 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0027 , G05D1/005 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0669 , G05D1/102 , G05D1/104 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0021 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , G08G5/045 , G08G7/02 , Y02T50/12
Abstract: An aircraft for vertical take-off and landing includes an aircraft assembly which includes at least one first wing portion providing a lift force during a horizontal flight, at least one wing opening disposed on a vertical axis of the at least one first wing portion and at least one propeller-based thruster positioned inside the at least one wing opening to provide vertical thrust during a vertical flight. The aircraft assembly can further include air vents positioned inside at least one of the wing openings. The air vents can further include louvres positioned over or under the air vents to open and close the wing openings. The thruster can further be used to provide flight control for the aircraft.
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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。
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公开(公告)号：US09541924B2
公开(公告)日：2017-01-10
申请号：US14737814
申请日：2015-06-12
Applicant: SUNLIGHT PHOTONICS INC.
Inventor： Sergey V. Frolov , John Peter Moussouris , Michael Cyrus
IPC: G05D1/10 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/02 , G05D1/06 , B64C37/02 , B64C3/56 , G08G5/00 , G08G7/02 , B64C29/00
CPC classification number: G05D1/104 , B64C3/56 , B64C29/0016 , B64C37/02 , B64C39/024 , B64C2201/021 , B64C2201/042 , B64C2201/066 , B64C2201/088 , B64C2201/102 , B64C2201/128 , B64C2201/143 , B64C2201/145 , B64D1/02 , G05D1/0022 , G05D1/0027 , G05D1/005 , G05D1/0212 , G05D1/0669 , G05D1/102 , G08G5/0008 , G08G5/0013 , G08G5/0017 , G08G5/0021 , G08G5/003 , G08G5/0065 , G08G5/0069 , G08G5/025 , G08G5/045 , G08G7/02 , Y02T50/14
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an alternative distributed airborne transportation system. In some embodiments, a method for distributed airborne transportation includes: providing an airborne vehicle with a wing and a wing span, having capacity to carry one or more of passengers or cargo; landing of the airborne vehicle near one or more of passengers or cargo and loading at least one of passengers or cargo; taking-off and determining a flight direction for the airborne vehicle; locating at least one other airborne vehicle, which has substantially the same flight direction; and joining at least one other airborne vehicle in flight formation and forming a fleet, in which airborne vehicles fly with the same speed and direction and in which adjacent airborne vehicles are separated by distance of less than 100 wing spans.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了一种替代的分布式机载运输系统。 在一些实施例中，一种用于分布式机载运输的方法包括：向机载车辆提供机翼和机翼跨度，具有携带乘客或货物中的一个或多个的能力; 机载车辆靠近一个或多个乘客或货物并装载至少一个乘客或货物; 起飞和确定机载飞行方向; 至少定位一个具有大致相同的飞行方向的其他机载车辆; 并将至少一个其他机载车辆接入飞行形成并形成一个舰队，其中机载车辆以相同的速度和方向飞行，并且相邻的机载车辆以小于100个翼跨的距离分开。
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20.发明授权公开(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。
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