Abstract

The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for coordinating a contamination removal treatment for an aircraft that includes an inspection that is integrated within the contamination removal treatment. The method and system include receiving a signal indicating the aircraft is ready for the contamination removal treatment; obtaining images or video of surfaces of the aircraft at a location for performing contamination removal treatment; processing the images or video to determine if there is any contamination on the surfaces of the aircraft; and determining if there is a need for performing contamination removal treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/94 - Investigating contamination, e.g. dust
• B64F 5/30 - Cleaning aircraft

Abstract

A system for inspecting surfaces of an aircraft prior to takeoff. The system includes a device movable relative to the surfaces of the aircraft. At least one camera on the device is provided for determining conditions of the surfaces of the aircraft. The at least one camera is configured to provide images indicative of the presence or absence of contaminates and/or fluid failure on the critical surfaces of the aircraft. A control module is provided for receiving the images from the at least one camera. The control module is programmed to determine, based on the images from the at least one camera, a status of the surfaces of the aircraft and to communicate that status to an external location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/94 - Investigating contamination, e.g. dust
• B64F 5/60 - Testing or inspecting aircraft components or systems
• B64U 10/60 - Tethered aircraft
• B64U 50/34 - In-flight charging
• B64U 80/86 - Land vehicles

Goods & Services

Aircraft signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring the direction of aircrafts; taxiway signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring taxiways; aircraft control signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring airfields; mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, taxiway lighting; computer software in the field guiding, controlling and monitoring aircraft, taxiways and airfields; computer software applications for the operation, monitoring and analysis of data in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting; signs, namely, electronic, luminous and mechanical airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs. Providing information in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting. Providing use over the internet software applications in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting.

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring the direction of aircrafts; taxiway signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring taxiways; aircraft control signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring airfields; mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, taxiway lighting; computer software in the field guiding, controlling and monitoring aircraft, taxiways and airfields; computer software applications for the operation, monitoring and analysis of data in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting; signs, namely, electronic, luminous and mechanical airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs. (1) Providing information in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting; providing use over the internet software applications in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting.

Abstract

A method and system for automating the de-icing/anti-icing of an aircraft that includes the generation of a treatment plan that incudes input from at least one weather source. The treatment plan may then be reviewed by a pilot to any updates. After being finalized, the treatment plan is distributed to at least one de-icing vehicle to perform the de-icing/anti-icing of the aircraft. During execution of the de-icing/anti-icing, real-time updates may be provided by the system to the pilot of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft
• B64F 1/00 - Ground or aircraft-carrier-deck installations
• B64F 5/40 - Maintaining or repairing aircraft

Abstract

A system for automated de-icing or contamination removal of an aircraft. The system includes a mobile platform, the mobile platform including a set of wheels and a swerve drive for controlling movement of the set of wheels along with a contamination removal apparatus mounted to the mobile platform for delivering contamination removal treatment to the aircraft. The system also includes a processor for receiving instructions associated with the contamination removal treatment from an external party and for controlling the mobile platform and contamination apparatus to deliver the contamination removal treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/23 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft by liquid applicationSpraying installations therefor, e.g. fitted on vehicles
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 13/00 - Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
• B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
• B08B 3/08 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
• B05B 1/20 - Perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray boomsOutlet elements therefor
• B05B 9/00 - Spraying apparatus for discharge of liquid or other fluent material without essentially mixing with gas or vapour
• B05B 12/12 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target responsive to conditions of ambient medium or target, e.g. humidity, temperature
• B05B 12/16 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling the spray area
• B05B 13/00 - Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups

Abstract

A method and system for automating the de-icing/anti-icing of an aircraft that includes the generation of a treatment plan that incudes input from at least one weather source. The treatment plan may then be reviewed by a pilot to any updates. After being finalized, the treatment plan is distributed to at least one de-icing vehicle to perform the de-icing/anti-icing of the aircraft. During execution of the de-icing/anti-icing, real-time updates may be provided by the system to the pilot of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 15/20 - Means for detecting icing or initiating de-icing
• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft

Abstract

A method and system for automating the de-icing/anti-icing of an aircraft that includes the generation of a treatment plan that incudes input from at least one weather source. The treatment plan may then be reviewed by a pilot to any updates. After being finalized, the treatment plan is distributed to at least one de-icing vehicle to perform the de-icing/anti-icing of the aircraft. During execution of the de-icing/anti-icing, real-time updates may be provided by the system to the pilot of the aircraft.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64D 15/20 - Means for detecting icing or initiating de-icing
• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft

Goods & Services

(1) Computer, mobile phone, smart phone, and tablet software applications for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; (1) Operation of a computer database in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing a website in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing information over an internal or proprietary telecommunication network or a global computer network in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing use over the internet of non-downloadable software applications in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information;

Goods & Services

Computer, mobile phone, smart phone, and tablet software applications for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information. Operation of a computer database in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; hosting a website in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft deicing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Provision of technical information in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft deicing, aircraft snow removal, deicing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information, over a telecommunications networks and global computer networks.

Goods & Services

Downloadable software applications for computers, mobile phones, smartphones, and electronic tablets for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for operation of a computer database in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing a website featuring technology enabling users to operate and maintain vehicles, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing information over a global computer network in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for operating and maintaining vehicles, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, and evaluating aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information for safely operating aircraft

Abstract

A system for automated de-icing or contamination removal of an aircraft. The system includes a mobile platform, the mobile platform including a set of wheels and a swerve drive for controlling movement of the set of wheels along with a contamination removal apparatus mounted to the mobile platform for delivering contamination removal treatment to the aircraft. The system also includes a processor for receiving instructions associated with the contamination removal treatment from an external party and for controlling the mobile platform and contamination apparatus to deliver the contamination removal treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/23 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft by liquid applicationSpraying installations therefor, e.g. fitted on vehicles
• B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position

Abstract

A system for automated de-icing or contamination removal of an aircraft. The system includes a mobile platform, the mobile platform including a set of wheels and a swerve drive for controlling movement of the set of wheels along with a contamination removal apparatus mounted to the mobile platform for delivering contamination removal treatment to the aircraft. The system also includes a processor for receiving instructions associated with the contamination removal treatment from an external party and for controlling the mobile platform and contamination apparatus to deliver the contamination removal treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/23 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft by liquid applicationSpraying installations therefor, e.g. fitted on vehicles
• B05B 15/70 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position

Abstract

A method and system for automating de-icing procedures for aircraft including the transmission of messages and illumination of guidance lights for pilots to direct their aircraft for de-icing. The system further includes apparatus for generating a safety zone to provide further protection of damage or injury to personnel or aircraft or de-icing machinery.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft

Abstract

A method and system for automating de-icing procedures for aircraft including the transmission of messages and illumination of guidance lights for pilots to direct their aircraft for de-icing. The system further includes apparatus for generating a safety zone to provide further protection of damage or injury to personnel or aircraft or de-icing machinery.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft

Goods & Services

Aircraft servicing and maintenance machinery. Computer, mobile phone, smart phone, and tablet software applications for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations.

Goods & Services

Aircraft servicing machinery and maintenance machinery, namely, mobile service carts and mobile electric de-icing sprayers; Aircraft de-icing machinery and snow removal machinery, namely, computer controlled mobile aircraft snow removal machinery and antifreeze sprayers; Industrial robots Downloadable computer, mobile phone, smart phone, and tablet software applications for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircraft, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information

Goods & Services

(1) Aircraft servicing and maintenance machinery; Air-craft de-icing and snow removal machinery; Industrial robots (2) Computer, mobile phone, smart phone, and tablet software applications for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information

Abstract

A method for coordinating contamination removal on a surface of an aircraft, comprising receiving an electronic contamination removal request, determining location for contamination removal treatment, electronically transmitting location for contamination removal treatment to aircraft, electronically receiving progress of contamination removal treatment, and electronically transmitting progress of contamination removal treatment to aircraft, wherein the progress of contamination removal treatment is displayed on multiple displays to allow for close monitoring of the contamination removal treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/00 - Designing, manufacturing, assembling, cleaning, maintaining or repairing aircraft, not otherwise provided forHandling, transporting, testing or inspecting aircraft components, not otherwise provided for
• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft
• B64F 5/23 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft by liquid applicationSpraying installations therefor, e.g. fitted on vehicles
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

Conventional methods of co-ordinating de-icing of aircraft typically rely on radio communication and paper record keeping. These techniques are prone to miscommunication, inaccuracies and inefficient. The disclosure is directed at a method for coordinating contamination removal on a surface of an aircraft, comprising receiving an electronic contamination removal request, determining location for contamination removal treatment, electronically transmitting location for contamination removal treatment to aircraft, electronically receiving progress of contamination removal treatment, and electronically transmitting progress of contamination removal treatment to aircraft, wherein the progress of contamination removal treatment is displayed on multiple displays to allow for close monitoring of the contamination removal treatment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B64F 5/23 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft by liquid applicationSpraying installations therefor, e.g. fitted on vehicles
• B64F 5/20 - Ground installations for de-icing aircraft
• B64D 15/00 - De-icing or preventing icing on exterior surfaces of aircraft

Abstract

An airfield sign that includes a dynamic display area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/00 - Traffic control systems for aircraft
• G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground
• G09F 7/22 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure for rotatably or swingably mounting, e.g. for boards adapted to be rotated by the wind
• G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
• G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
• G06F 3/147 - Digital output to display device using display panels

Goods & Services

Aircraft signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring the direction of aircrafts; taxiway signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring taxiways; aircraft control signage for guiding, controlling, and monitoring airfields; mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, taxiway lighting; computer software in the field guiding, controlling and monitoring aircraft, taxiways and airfields; computer software applications for the operation, monitoring and analysis of data in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting; signs, namely, electronic, luminous and mechanical airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs Providing information in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting; providing use over the internet software applications in the field of aircraft operation, namely, aircraft electronic control, aircraft guidance, taxiway operation, directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs, airfield taxiways, taxiway lighting

Goods & Services

(1) Computer, mobile phone, smart phone, and tablet software applications for the collection, data mining, analysis and display of data in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information. (1) Operation of a computer database in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing a website in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing information over an internal or proprietary telecommunication network or a global computer network in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information; Providing use over the internet of non-downloadable software applications in the field of vehicle operation and maintenance, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft servicing, aircraft repair, aircraft flight instruction, aircraft flight simulations, aircraft de-icing, aircraft snow removal, de-icing preparations for aircrafts, aircraft ice and snow conditions, and atmospheric information.

Abstract

An airfield sign that includes a dynamic display area.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08G 5/06 - Traffic control systems for aircraft for control when on the ground

Goods & Services

Signs, namely, electronic, luminous and mechanical airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical directional-wayward airfield signs, electronic, luminous, and mechanical taxiway identification airfield signs; computer software in the field of network-based operational control of electronic airfield signs

Goods & Services

Signs, namely electronic airfield signs, directional-wayward airfield signs, taxiway identification airfield signs; computer software in the field of network-based operational control of electronic airfield signs.

Goods & Services

(1) Signs, namely electronic airfield signs, directional-wayward airfield signs, taxiway identification airfield signs; computer software in the field of network-based operational control of electronic airfield signs.