公开(公告)号：US12084163B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US18486615

申请日：2023-10-13

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Shawn Merritt

IPC: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/30 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U101/20 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/30 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U2101/20 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A lighter-than-air airship has an exoskeleton constructed of spokes and hubs to create a set of connected hexagrams comprised of isosceles triangles wherein the spokes flex and vary in length to produce the slope of said airship's surface. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton connects to a nose cone that includes a cockpit cabin for controlling the airship's operation from a single location that can be physically separated from the exoskeleton in response to catastrophic events and for autonomous and/or remotely piloted operation. An improved means is also provided for landing and unloading cargo, and through use of unmanned aerial vehicles in another embodiment, the airship is configured for remote pickup, transport, delivery and return of payloads such as packages. In yet another embodiment, the airship provides a communications platform for beam form transmission and satellite signal relay, including in combination with the foregoing disclosed attributes.

公开(公告)号：US20230112682A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US17848644

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Shawn Merritt

IPC: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14

Abstract: A lighter-than-air airship has an exoskeleton constructed of spokes and hubs to create a set of connected hexagrams comprised of isosceles triangles wherein the spokes flex and vary in length to produce the slope of said airship's surface. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton connects to a nose cone that includes a cockpit cabin for controlling the airship's operation from a single location that can be physically separated from the exoskeleton in response to catastrophic events and for autonomous and/or remotely piloted operation. An improved means is also provided for landing and unloading cargo, and through use of unmanned aerial vehicles in another embodiment, the airship is configured for remote pickup, transport, delivery and return of payloads such as packages. In yet another embodiment, the airship provides a communications platform for beam form transmission and satellite signal relay, including in combination with the foregoing disclosed attributes.

公开(公告)号：US20250074572A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-06

申请号：US18799075

申请日：2024-08-09

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Shawn Merritt

IPC: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/30 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U101/20 ,  B64U101/30 ,  B64U101/60

Abstract: A lighter-than-air airship has an exoskeleton constructed of spokes and hubs to create a set of connected hexagrams comprised of isosceles triangles wherein the spokes flex and vary in length to produce the slope of said airship's surface. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton connects to a nose cone that includes a cockpit cabin for controlling the airship's operation from a single location that can be physically separated from the exoskeleton in response to catastrophic events and for autonomous and/or remotely piloted operation. An improved means is also provided for landing and unloading cargo, and through use of unmanned aerial vehicles in another embodiment, the airship is configured for remote pickup, transport, delivery and return of payloads such as packages. In yet another embodiment, the airship provides a communications platform for beam form transmission and satellite signal relay, including in combination with the foregoing disclosed attributes.

公开(公告)号：US20240021852A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-18

申请号：US18057527

申请日：2022-11-21

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Matthew Knapp ,  Bob Boyd

IPC: H01M8/04082 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04746 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/0438 ,  F17C7/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04328 ,  H01M8/04388 ,  F17C7/04 ,  H01M2200/20 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2205/0352 ,  F17C2227/0323 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  F17C2227/0135 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2270/0189 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2203/0619 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0417 ,  F17C2250/0443 ,  F17C2250/03 ,  F17C2265/06

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus are disclosed for enabling the efficient utilization of hydrogen as an emissions-free fuel for airships and other aircraft, including in one embodiment for transporting cryogenic hydrogen as the airship's payload. A system, method and apparatus are disclosed to provide substantially higher net energy density for the propulsion system, optimizing the weight of the cryogenic tanks, utilizing boiloff directly or indirectly for propulsion power, and employing a novel thermal management system both to cool the fuel cells and help regulate the conversion of liquid hydrogen into gas. A system, method and apparatus are also disclosed for ground-based facilities including strategically located depots, optionally supplied by such hydrogen transport vehicles, and utilizing a novel thermal compression system to store, pressurize and distribute hydrogen, including but not limited to gaseous hydrogen pipelines, transport trailers, and dispensing systems.

公开(公告)号：US11851214B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US18056399

申请日：2022-11-17

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Michael R. Everman

IPC: B64F5/10 ,  B64B1/08

CPC classification number: B64F5/10 ,  B64B1/08

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus are proposed to assist in assembling the frame, attaching the skin, and performing other tasks in manufacturing an airship and constructing other structures that are otherwise challenging, inefficient, or unsuitable for humans to perform, and/or that traditionally require significant investments in capital intensive manufacturing facilities. Several embodiments are proposed in which these and other recurring manufacturing tasks can be performed safely and efficiently with the assistance of autonomous, semi-autonomous, and/or human-directed robots, acting independently and in robot swarms.

公开(公告)号：US11820482B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-21

申请号：US17848644

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Shawn Merritt

IPC: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64U10/30 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U101/20 ,  B64U101/30

CPC classification number: B64B1/08 ,  B64B1/14 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64U10/30 ,  B64U70/30 ,  B64U2101/20 ,  B64U2101/30 ,  B64U2201/10

Abstract: A lighter-than-air airship has an exoskeleton constructed of spokes and hubs to create a set of connected hexagrams comprised of isosceles triangles wherein the spokes flex and vary in length to produce the slope of said airship's surface. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton connects to a nose cone that includes a cockpit cabin for controlling the airship's operation from a single location that can be physically separated from the exoskeleton in response to catastrophic events and for autonomous and/or remotely piloted operation. An improved means is also provided for landing and unloading cargo, and through use of unmanned aerial vehicles in another embodiment, the airship is configured for remote pickup, transport, delivery and return of payloads such as packages. In yet another embodiment, the airship provides a communications platform for beam form transmission and satellite signal relay, including in combination with the foregoing disclosed attributes.

公开(公告)号：US20220307652A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-29

申请号：US17830486

申请日：2022-06-02

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： James M. Ewan ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Rinaldo S. Brutoco

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  F16L9/12 ,  C25B1/04 ,  F17C5/06 ,  C25B9/65 ,  F17D3/18 ,  F17D3/01

Abstract: A system uses existing pipelines, e.g., natural gas, oil, etc., to transport hydrogen to one or more distribution points. The disclosed hydrogen distribution system enables use of water, sewer, storm drain and other existing pipelines for local distribution. Hydrogen is produced from an energy source at a producing location. A safety pipe is located inside an existing pipeline configured to carry a first product and a hydrogen delivery line, configured to carry hydrogen, is placed inside the safety pipe such that a channel is formed between an exterior of the hydrogen delivery line and an interior of the safety pipe. Hydrogen is injected into the hydrogen delivery line and a sweeper gas is injected into the channel to purge any hydrogen that might be leaking from the hydrogen delivery line.

公开(公告)号：US12066152B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US18312215

申请日：2023-05-04

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： Rinaldo S. Brutoco ,  Robert H. Shelton

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  C25B1/04 ,  F16L9/12 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17D3/01 ,  F17D3/18 ,  B64B1/00 ,  F17D1/04

CPC classification number: F17C11/005 ,  C25B1/04 ,  F16L9/12 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17D3/01 ,  F17D3/18 ,  B64B1/00 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  F17D1/04

Abstract: A system and method for transporting and distributing hydrogen, reducing the risk of hydrogen leakage, maintaining a record of provenance, and measuring and recording its purity level as it flows from source to destination to assure it complies with a predetermined range of values. The system includes a hydrogen delivery line made from metallic or non-metallic pipe that may be placed inside a safety pipe such that a channel is formed between an exterior of the hydrogen delivery line and an interior of the safety pipe. A sweeper gas or liquid may be injected into the channel to purge any hydrogen that might escape from the hydrogen delivery line, and one or more sensors may be used to detect and avoid the presence of an unacceptable level of hydrogen, or to stop the flow of hydrogen and remediate the problem well before a safety or environmental risk can occur.

公开(公告)号：US11441737B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-13

申请号：US17529801

申请日：2021-11-18

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： James M. Ewan ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Rinaldo S. Brutoco

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  F16L9/12 ,  C25B1/04 ,  F17C5/06 ,  C25B9/65 ,  F17D3/18 ,  F17D3/01 ,  B64B1/00 ,  F17D1/04

Abstract: A system uses existing pipelines, e.g., natural gas, oil, etc., to transport hydrogen to one or more distribution points. The disclosed hydrogen distribution system enables use of water, sewer, storm drain and other existing pipelines for local distribution. Hydrogen is produced from an energy source at a producing location. A safety pipe is located inside an existing pipeline configured to carry a first product and a hydrogen delivery line, configured to carry hydrogen, is placed inside the safety pipe such that a channel is formed between an exterior of the hydrogen delivery line and an interior of the safety pipe. Hydrogen is injected into the hydrogen delivery line and a sweeper gas is injected into the channel to purge any hydrogen that might be leaking from the hydrogen delivery line.

公开(公告)号：US20220146048A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17529801

申请日：2021-11-18

Applicant: H2 Clipper, Inc.

Inventor： James M. Ewan ,  Robert H. Shelton ,  Rinaldo S. Brutoco

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  F16L9/12 ,  C25B1/04 ,  F17C5/06 ,  C25B9/65 ,  F17D3/18 ,  F17D3/01

Abstract: A system uses existing pipelines, e.g., natural gas, oil, etc., to transport hydrogen to one or more distribution points. The disclosed hydrogen distribution system enables use of water, sewer, storm drain and other existing pipelines for local distribution. Hydrogen is produced from an energy source at a producing location. A safety pipe is located inside an existing pipeline configured to carry a first product and a hydrogen delivery line, configured to carry hydrogen, is placed inside the safety pipe such that a channel is formed between an exterior of the hydrogen delivery line and an interior of the safety pipe. Hydrogen is injected into the hydrogen delivery line and a sweeper gas is injected into the channel to purge any hydrogen that might be leaking from the hydrogen delivery line.