UAV-mounted dispersant device with electronic triggering mechanism
US10501185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B12/46
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An accessory for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a baseplate that is attached to the UAV unmanned aerial vehicle, at least one dispersant canister that is removably attached to the baseplate, a radio frequency receiver, an auxiliary circuit board, at least one battery, first and second wire pairs that supply electrical current from the auxiliary circuit board, a protective housing, and a radio frequency transmitter that is in communication with the radio frequency receiver. In alternate embodiments, the invention further comprises an electric match, linear solenoid, or electric primer.
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