David E Heath

US Patent:

20110301784, Dec 8, 2011

Filed:

Aug 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/805971

Inventors:

John Robert Oakley - Morgan UT, US
David Scott Heath - Conifer CO, US

International Classification:

B64C 13/20
B64C 27/82
H04N 7/18
B64C 13/18
G01R 33/02
B64C 27/06
G05D 1/00

US Classification:

701 2, 244 1713, 324244, 348144, 348E07085

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a reduced scale industrial helicopter, with an integrated automatic flight control system, that includes core autopilot functions, GPS management, and full-function navigation systems. The autopilot technology includes rapid launch capability, real-time in-flight switching between one or more of a) remote control, b) autopilot-directed, c) ground station controlled, and d) home modes, and is upgradeable. The helicopter is used for high or low altitude surveillance, and can handle various payloads, including photographic missions. The helicopter may include onboard batteries and/or a unique battery unit disposed beneath the helicopter, and includes autonomous features such as automatic takeoff, automatic landing, safety return to home base, and predetermined mission plans.

US Patent:

20120083945, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Oct 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/200986

Inventors:

John Robert OAKLEY - Morgan UT, US
David Scott HEATH - Conifer CO, US

International Classification:

G05D 1/00
B64C 27/08

US Classification:

701 2

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a helicopter having a modular airframe, with multiple layers which can be connected easily, the layers which house the electronics (autopilot and navigation systems), batteries, and payload (including camera system) of the helicopter. The helicopter has four, six, and eight rotors, which can be easily changed via removing one module of the airframe. In one embodiment, the airframe has a vertical stacked appearance, and in another embodiment, a domed shape (where several of the layers are stacked internally). In one embodiment, there is a combination landing gear and camera mount. The helicopter allows for simple flight and usage by remote control, and non-remote control, users.

US Patent:

20180082473, Mar 22, 2018

Filed:

Sep 16, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/268195

Inventors:

- New York NY, US
Adrian Musters - Roy UT, US
Thomas R. Giallorenzi - Sandy UT, US
Zachary D. Jenkins - Fruit Heights UT, US
Joseph J. Booker - Draper UT, US
Braden J. Bartlett - Tooele UT, US
David R. Heath - Farmington UT, US
Ashley M. HOLT - Syracuse UT, US
Michael D. Jackson - Sandy UT, US
Jason C. Newbold - Herriman UT, US
Dallin S. Pabst - Layton UT, US
Jonathan C. Sanderson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Benjamin I. Smart - Kaysville UT, US
Lily Wang - Riverton UT, US

International Classification:

G06T 19/00
G06T 15/00
G02B 27/01

Abstract:

Embodiments are directed to visualizing electromagnetic (EM) particle emissions in a computer-generated virtual environment. In one scenario, a computer system accesses portions of data representing EM particle emissions emitted by a virtualized EM particle emitter. The computer system generates a particle visualization that includes at least a portion of the EM particle emissions being emitted from the virtualized EM particle emitter within the virtual environment. The particle visualization includes an indication of the EM particle emissions' interactions with other virtual or non-virtual elements in the virtual environment. The computer system then presents the generated particle visualization in the computer-generated virtual environment. In some cases, the computer system further receives user input intended to interact with virtual elements within the virtual environment. In response, the computer system updates the generated particle visualization based on the user's interaction with the virtual element.