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Morrisville, NC, United States of America

Smartsky Networks, LLC

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USPTO Granted Patents = 140

% Expired Patents = 2.1

EPO Patents = 21

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 429

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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 (23 out of 23 patents)

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

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

8. Blane Edward Rockafellow (13 out of 13 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. Bryan S Trainum (6 out of 6 patents)

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

14. Lei Wang (5 out of 5 patents)

15. John Swartz (5 out of 7 patents)

Core Competencies:

Air-to-Ground Communication

Dynamic Trajectory Management

Beamforming Optimization

Spectrum Usage

Wireless Network Integration

Network Planning

Aerospace Commerce

Mobile Terminal Relocation

Interference Mitigation

3D Spectrum Mapping

High Speed Data Communications

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140 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12772163 - Method and apparatus for enhancing an air-to-ground WiFi system (2026-10-20),

2. 12713230 - CONTEXTUALLY AWARE, SMART IP ADDRESS (2026-08-18),

3. 12549658 - Method and apparatus for providing network experience testing (2026-02-10),

4. 12507078 - Architecture for simultaneous spectrum usage by air-to-ground and terrestrial networks (2025-12-23),

5. 12500679 - Dynamic test bench for aircraft system testing (2025-12-16),

6. 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),

7. 12476723 - Architecture for integration of multiple networks in an air-to-ground context (2025-11-18),

8. 12425082 - Air to ground communication system with separate control and traffic channels (2025-09-23),

9. 12387193 - Aerospace commerce exchange (2025-08-12),

10. 12375156 - Method and apparatus for optimizing of beamforming based on user experience (2025-07-29),

11. 12352870 - Optimized position information assisted beamforming (2025-07-08),

12. 12317139 - Seamless relocation of a mobile terminal in a wireless network (2025-05-27),

13. 12316430 - Unified radio solution (2025-05-27),

14. 12272251 - Apparatus, method and system for providing evaluation and/or optimization of trajectory management for ground and air services (2025-04-08),

15. 12267755 - Remote airport management services (2025-04-01),

Company Overview

Smartsky Networks, LLC, based in Morrisville, NC, specializes in air-to-ground communications technology, focusing on enhancing connectivity for aviation. The company develops advanced solutions in dynamic trajectory management and beamforming optimization, enabling efficient spectrum usage and seamless wireless network integration. Their expertise extends to network planning and aerospace commerce, positioning them as a key player in transforming mobile terminal relocation and improving communication capabilities within the aerospace sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

140 Patents

#3 in Morrisville, NC

#76 in North Carolina

#2,790 in US

#5,787 in the World

Morrisville, NC, United States of America

Smartsky Networks, LLC

Forward Citations = 429

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 (23 out of 23 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smartsky Networks, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smartsky-networks

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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