Abrégé

Systems and methods for minimizing an aircraft turn radius are disclosed. For example, a method to minimize an aircraft turn radius may include receiving an activation signal from an activation switch. The activation switch may be configured allow a selected turn. The method may also include receiving a turn command in a direction of the selected turn. The method may also include transmitting a turn signal to an actuator operatively coupled to a nosewheel assembly. The actuator may rotate a shaft in the direction of the selected turn to move at least one nosewheel from a first angle to a second angle with reference to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The method may also include transmitting a thrust signal to at least one of a plurality of thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a first wing and a second wing operatively coupled to the aircraft.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 25/50 - Atterrisseurs orientablesAmortissement du shimmy
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64D 31/06 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement

Abrégé

Disclosed implementations relate to preserving individuals' semantic privacy while facilitating automation of tasks across a population of individuals. In various implementations, data indicative of an observed set of interactions between a user and a computing device may be recorded and used to simulate multiple different synthetic sets of interactions between the user and the computing device. Each synthetic set may include a variation of the observed set of interactions at a different level of abstraction. User feedback may be obtained about each of the multiple different sets. Based on the user feedback, one of the multiple different synthetic sets of interactions may be selected and used to train a machine learning model.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06N 20/00 - Apprentissage automatique

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a pilot guidance display system may include a display operatively coupled to an aircraft and configured to provide a plurality of indications and a plurality of limits to a pilot. The pilot guidance display may also include a computing device operatively coupled to the aircraft and communicatively coupled to the display. The computing device may have at least one processor configured to update the plurality of indications and the plurality of limits on the display in real-time based at least in part on a plurality of conditions provided by a plurality of sensors on the aircraft. The plurality of limits may include a first maximum angle of attack indicator. Methods and computer implemented operations are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01C 23/00 - Instruments combinés indiquant plus d’une valeur de navigation, p. ex. pour l’aviationDispositifs de mesure combinés pour mesurer plusieurs variables du mouvement, p. ex. la distance, la vitesse ou l’accélération
• B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
• G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
• G07C 5/08 - Enregistrement ou indication de données de marche autres que le temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente, avec ou sans enregistrement des temps de circulation, de fonctionnement, d'arrêt ou d'attente
• G08G 5/00 - Systèmes de contrôle du trafic aérien

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a battery safety disconnect system may have a first conductor and a second conductor operatively coupled to at least one battery cell. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a shaft having at least one non-conductive shaft section and at least one conductive shaft section operatively coupled together. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a housing that defines a channel to receive the shaft. The housing may also include a first pole and a second pole. A first conductive contact and a second conductive contact may be configured to facilitate an electrical connection when in contact with the at least one conductive shaft section. Pole fastenings may be configured to attach the poles to the conductors. An operator may be configured to facilitate engagement of the at least one conductive shaft section with the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 50/574 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour l’interruption du courant
• H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures

Abrégé

An aircraft may include a tail having a rudder and a pair of wings. The pair of wings may include at least one flap and at least one roll control device. The aircraft may also include at least two thrust-producing devices. The aircraft may also include a differential thrust control system including a computing device having at least one processor. The at least one processer may be configured to control an attitude of the aircraft by selectively operating the at least two thrust-producing devices, the rudder, and the at least one roll control device based at least in part on a plurality of conditions provided by a plurality of sensors on the aircraft and a selected mode setting of a mode control panel. The computing device may be communicatively coupled to the at least two thrust-producing devices, the rudder, and the at least one roll control device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• B64C 13/16 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement, p. ex. répondant aux détecteurs de rafales
• B64D 31/10 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement en réponse à une défaillance des groupes moteurs pour empêcher une poussée asymétrique

Abrégé

Systems and methods for minimizing an aircraft turn radius are disclosed. For example, a method to minimize an aircraft turn radius may include receiving an activation signal from an activation switch. The activation switch may be configured allow a selected turn. The method may also include receiving a turn command in a direction of the selected turn. The method may also include transmitting a turn signal to an actuator operatively coupled to a nosewheel assembly. The actuator may rotate a shaft in the direction of the selected turn to move at least one nosewheel from a first angle to a second angle with reference to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The method may also include transmitting a thrust signal to at least one of a plurality of thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a first wing and a second wing operatively coupled to the aircraft.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 25/50 - Atterrisseurs orientablesAmortissement du shimmy
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64D 31/06 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement

Abrégé

A system and method for lift augmentation of an aircraft having a wing with a leading edge and a trailing edge extending along a wingspan, a plurality of thrust-producing devices connected to the bottom of said wing, at least one flap connected to an inboard portion of said wing proximate the trailing edge, and an aircraft roll control device connected to said wing, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of slipstreams associated with a plurality of thrust producing devices and a flap adaptable to deflect from a chord of the inboard portion of the wing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 9/28 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes par volets disposés à la fois à l'avant et à l'arrière de l'aile, fonctionnant en accord
• B64C 11/00 - Hélices, p. ex. du type carénéCaractéristiques communes aux hélices et aux rotors pour giravions
• B64C 9/18 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'arrière de l'aile par volet unique
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64C 3/58 - Voilures comportant des barrières de couche limite ou des destructeurs de portance (spoilers)
• B64C 9/24 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'avant de l'aile par volet unique

Abrégé

In accordance with some embodiments, a system for controlling an aircraft is provided. The system can include a computing device, wherein the computing device includes at least one processor configured to control a flight path angle of the aircraft, and wherein the aircraft is a blown lift aircraft. The system can also include a control operator communicatively coupled to the computing device, wherein the control operator is configured to have at least two selectable settings. The system can also include at least two thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a pair of wings on the aircraft and communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device may control the flight path angle of the aircraft by selectively operating the at least two thrust-producing devices based on a plurality of conditions provided by a plurality of sensors on the aircraft and a selected setting of the control operator.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64D 31/06 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement
• B64C 13/04 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés par l'homme
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• G05D 1/485 - Commande du taux de modification de l’altitude ou de la profondeur

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a valve may include a core defining a first channel, a second channel, and a third channel. The core may be configured to rotate to at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. When the core is in the first position fluid flow may be facilitated in a first direction through the first channel and the third channel. When the core is in the second position fluid flow may be facilitated in a second direction through the third channel and the first channel. When the core is in the third position fluid flow may be facilitated in a third direction through the second channel. The valve may also include a housing having a first input port, a first output port, a second input port, and a second output port positioned on the housing. The core may be disposed within the housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
• F16K 11/072 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot
• G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a battery safety disconnect system may have a first conductor and a second conductor operatively coupled to at least one battery cell. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a shaft having at least one non-conductive shaft section and at least one conductive shaft section operatively coupled together. The battery safety disconnect system may also include a housing that defines a channel to receive the shaft. The housing may also include a first pole and a second pole. A first conductive contact and a second conductive contact may be configured to facilitate an electrical connection when in contact with the at least one conductive shaft section. Pole fastenings may be configured to attach the poles to the conductors. An operator may be configured to facilitate engagement of the at least one conductive shaft section with the first conductive contact and the second conductive contact.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 50/574 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour l’interruption du courant
• H01M 50/262 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures

Abrégé

Systems and methods for minimizing an aircraft turn radius are disclosed. For example, a method to minimize an aircraft turn radius may include receiving an activation signal from an activation switch. The activation switch may be configured allow a selected turn. The method may also include receiving a turn command in a direction of the selected turn. The method may also include transmitting a turn signal to an actuator operatively coupled to a nosewheel assembly. The actuator may rotate a shaft in the direction of the selected turn to move at least one nosewheel from a first angle to a second angle with reference to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The method may also include transmitting a thrust signal to at least one of a plurality of thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a first wing and a second wing operatively coupled to the aircraft.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 25/50 - Atterrisseurs orientablesAmortissement du shimmy
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts

Abrégé

An aircraft may include a tail having a rudder and a pair of wings. The pair of wings may include at least one flap and at least one roll control device. The aircraft may also include at least two thrust-producing devices. The aircraft may also include a differential thrust control system including a computing device having at least one processor. The at least one processer may be configured to control an attitude of the aircraft by selectively operating the at least two thrust-producing devices, the rudder, and the at least one roll control device based at least in part on a plurality of conditions provided by a plurality of sensors on the aircraft and a selected mode setting of a mode control panel. The computing device may be communicatively coupled to the at least two thrust-producing devices, the rudder, and the at least one roll control device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• G05D 1/08 - Commande de l'attitude, c. à d. élimination ou réduction des effets du roulis, du tangage ou des embardées
• B64C 13/16 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement, p. ex. répondant aux détecteurs de rafales
• B64D 31/10 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement en réponse à une défaillance des groupes moteurs pour empêcher une poussée asymétrique

Abrégé

In some embodiments, a lift augmentation system for a blown lift aircraft includes a blown lift tailplane operatively coupled to the blown lift aircraft. The blown lift tailplane may include a leading edge and a trailing edge, an upper surface and a lower surface, and a first side and a second side. The lift augmentation system may include one or more tailplane thrust-producing devices on the first side and the second side of the blown lift tailplane operatively coupled to the leading edge of the blown lift tailplane. The one or more tailplane thrust-producing devices on the first side and the second side of the blown lift tailplane may produce a plurality of slipstreams corresponding to each of the tailplane thrust-producing devices. The plurality of slipstreams corresponding to each of the tailplane thrust-producing devices may blow over the upper surface and the lower surface of the blown lift tailplane.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64D 31/00 - Systèmes de commande des groupes moteursAménagement de systèmes de commande des groupes moteurs sur aéronefs
• B64C 5/02 - Plans fixes horizontaux
• B64C 9/00 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

In accordance with some embodiments, a system for controlling an aircraft is provided. The system can include a computing device, wherein the computing device includes at least one processor configured to control a flight path angle of the aircraft, and wherein the aircraft is a blown lift aircraft. The system can also include a control operator communicatively coupled to the computing device, wherein the control operator is configured to have at least two selectable settings. The system can also include at least two thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a pair of wings on the aircraft and communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device may control the flight path angle of the aircraft by selectively operating the at least two thrust-producing devices based on a plurality of conditions provided by a plurality of sensors on the aircraft and a selected setting of the control operator.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/08 - Commande de l'attitude, c. à d. élimination ou réduction des effets du roulis, du tangage ou des embardées
• B64C 13/04 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés par l'homme
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64D 31/06 - Dispositifs amorçant la mise en œuvre actionnés automatiquement
• B64D 45/00 - Indicateurs ou dispositifs de protection d'aéronefs, non prévus ailleurs
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• G05D 1/485 - Commande du taux de modification de l’altitude ou de la profondeur

Abrégé

In accordance with some embodiments, a system for controlling an aircraft is provided. The system can include a computing device, wherein the computing device includes at least one processor configured to control a flight path angle of the aircraft, and wherein the aircraft is a blown lift aircraft. The system can also include a control operator communicatively coupled to the computing device, wherein the control operator is configured to have at least two selectable settings. The system can also include at least two thrust-producing devices operatively coupled to a pair of wings on the aircraft and communicatively coupled to the computing device. The computing device may control the flight path angle of the aircraft by selectively operating the at least two thrust-producing devices based on a plurality of conditions provided by a plurality of sensors on the aircraft and a selected setting of the control operator.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/08 - Commande de l'attitude, c. à d. élimination ou réduction des effets du roulis, du tangage ou des embardées
• B64C 13/50 - Dispositifs de transmission avec amplification de puissance utilisant l'énergie électrique

Abrégé

A system and method for lift augmentation of an aircraft having a wing with a leading edge and a trailing edge extending along a wingspan, a plurality of thrust-producing devices connected to the bottom of said wing, at least one flap connected to an inboard portion of said wing proximate the trailing edge, and an aircraft roll control device connected to said wing, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of slipstreams associated with a plurality of thrust producing devices and a flap adaptable to deflect from a chord of the inboard portion of the wing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 9/28 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes par volets disposés à la fois à l'avant et à l'arrière de l'aile, fonctionnant en accord
• B64C 11/00 - Hélices, p. ex. du type carénéCaractéristiques communes aux hélices et aux rotors pour giravions
• B64C 9/18 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'arrière de l'aile par volet unique
• B64C 9/24 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'avant de l'aile par volet unique
• B64C 3/58 - Voilures comportant des barrières de couche limite ou des destructeurs de portance (spoilers)
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts

Abrégé

A system and method for lift augmentation of an aircraft having a wing with a leading edge and a trailing edge extending along a wingspan, a plurality of thrust-producing devices connected to the bottom of said wing, at least one flap connected to an inboard portion of said wing proximate the trailing edge, and an aircraft roll control device connected to said wing, wherein the improvement comprises a plurality of slipstreams associated with a plurality of thrust producing devices and a flap adaptable to deflect from a chord of the inboard portion of the wing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B64C 9/28 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes par volets disposés à la fois à l'avant et à l'arrière de l'aile, fonctionnant en accord
• B64C 11/00 - Hélices, p. ex. du type carénéCaractéristiques communes aux hélices et aux rotors pour giravions
• B64C 9/18 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'arrière de l'aile par volet unique
• B64D 27/24 - Aéronefs caractérisés par le type ou la position des groupes moteurs utilisant la vapeur ou l'énergie de ressorts
• B64C 3/58 - Voilures comportant des barrières de couche limite ou des destructeurs de portance (spoilers)
• B64C 9/24 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction formant des fentes à l'avant de l'aile par volet unique
• B64C 9/00 - Surfaces ou éléments de commande réglables, p. ex. gouvernes de direction