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Morrisville, NC, United States of America

Smartsky Networks, LLC

USPTO Granted Patents = 137

EPO Patents = 20

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 415

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37 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Douglas A Hyslop (48 out of 57 patents)

Elbert Stanford Eskridge, Jr (32 out of 32 patents)

Gerard James Hayes (29 out of 101 patents)

4. Koichiro Takamizawa (24 out of 26 patents)

5. Ryan Mitchell Stone (22 out of 22 patents)

6. Donald L Alcorn (19 out of 19 patents)

7. Andrew P Caplan (13 out of 15 patents)

8. Blane Edward Rockafellow (11 out of 11 patents)

9. David Aaron Claassen (10 out of 10 patents)

10. James W Herriot (9 out of 17 patents)

11. Bruce J Holmes (9 out of 13 patents)

12. James O Legvold (6 out of 6 patents)

13. Bryan S Trainum (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Lei Wang (5 out of 5 patents)

15. John Swartz (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Air-To-Ground Communication

Beamforming Optimization

Wireless Network Integration

Trajectory Management

Aerospace Commerce

Dynamic Network Planning

Digital Beamforming Antenna

Interference Mitigation

High-Speed Data Communications

Mobile Terminal Relocation

Contextually Aware Networking

Radio Antenna Systems

137 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12507078 - Architecture for simultaneous spectrum usage by air-to-ground and terrestrial networks (2025-12-23),

2. 12500679 - Dynamic test bench for aircraft system testing (2025-12-16),

3. 12499773 - Apparatus, method and system for providing pilot advisories on trajectory management using continuous replanning of dynamically interacting trajectories for optimal economic and safety outcomes (2025-12-16),

4. 12476723 - Architecture for integration of multiple networks in an air-to-ground context (2025-11-18),

5. 12425082 - Air to ground communication system with separate control and traffic channels (2025-09-23),

6. 12387193 - Aerospace commerce exchange (2025-08-12),

7. 12375156 - Method and apparatus for optimizing of beamforming based on user experience (2025-07-29),

8. 12352870 - Optimized position information assisted beamforming (2025-07-08),

9. 12317139 - Seamless relocation of a mobile terminal in a wireless network (2025-05-27),

10. 12316430 - Unified radio solution (2025-05-27),

11. 12272251 - Apparatus, method and system for providing evaluation and/or optimization of trajectory management for ground and air services (2025-04-08),

12. 12267755 - Remote airport management services (2025-04-01),

13. 12231918 - Wedge shaped cells in a wireless communication system (2025-02-18),

14. 12223843 - Apparatus, method and system for providing evaluation and/or optimization of trajectory management services (2025-02-11),

15. 12218740 - Terrestrial based air-to-ground communications system and related methods (2025-02-04),

SmartSky Networks, LLC is a leading aviation communications provider offering the first 4G LTE-based, airborne connectivity service. Their network provides fast, secure, and reliable connectivity to airlines, business jets, and other aircraft, enabling passengers and crew to stay connected inflight. With their innovative technology and advanced network infrastructure, SmartSky Networks revolutionizes inflight connectivity by delivering unmatched speed and performance to enhance the overall passenger experience.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 6 2026

137 Patents

#2 in Morrisville, NC

#70 in North Carolina

#2,735 in US

#5,755 in the World

Morrisville, NC, United States of America

Smartsky Networks, LLC

Forward Citations = 415

37 inventors:

Douglas A Hyslop (48 out of 57 patents)

Elbert Stanford Eskridge, Jr (32 out of 32 patents)

Gerard James Hayes (29 out of 101 patents)

4. Koichiro Takamizawa (24 out of 26 patents)

5. Ryan Mitchell Stone (22 out of 22 patents)

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