Launch tube restraint system for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9470477
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14281680

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An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV (400) having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab (510) extending from the exterior surface, a tube (440) containing the UAV (400), the tube (440) including a tab stop (515) configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab (510) past the tab stop (515), and a pair of opposing tab guides (700, 705) configured to position the AV tab (510) for travel over the tab stop (515).

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AEROVIRONMENT INC800 ROYAL OAKS DR SUITE 210 MONROVIA CA 91016-6347

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  • 2014 Application Filing Year
  • F41F Class
  • 28 Applications Filed
  • 26 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 92.86 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rodriguez, Marcos Henry Simi Valley, US 8 37
Su, Guan H Rowland Heights, US 12 297

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  • 6 Citation Count
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