Plural relay sensor method of delivery

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12110137
APP PUB NO 20230271731A1
SERIAL NO

17822481

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A method of establishing a system for gathering surveillance data in a hostile environment. The method comprises the steps of providing a movable tractor for ground hauling a trailer, and providing a drone which can be operated independently from the tractor. The trailer has a floor pan for supporting a relay sensor dispensing mechanism and a platform above the floor pan, with a hole for dispensing relay sensors therethrough. The relay sensor dispensing mechanism has an elevator for holding a stockpile of relay sensors, and elevating the relay sensors through the hole. The method comprises disposing at least one relay sensor in the elevator, elevating the relay sensor to a pickup position at or above the platform and retrieving the relay sensor with a drone for subsequent deposition in the hostile environment. The relay sensor then gathers and transceives surveillance data for use and interpretation by an operator. Optional a conveyor chute may replenish the elevator when it is depleted of relay sensors.

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  • THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Michael Colorado Springs, US 185 2375
Appel, Grant O'Fallon, US 3 5
Bowen, Nathaniel Columbus, US 3 5
Briggs, Hugh Colorado Springs, US 3 5
Flint, Spencer Seattle, US 3 5
Konig, Seth Biloxi, US 3 5
Leslie, Erin Oklahoma City, US 3 5

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