Bradley M Hopping

Title: Bradley M. Hopping: Aerospace Inventor

Introduction

Bradley M. Hopping is an inventor based in Florissant, Missouri, whose patent work focuses on aerodynamic performance and control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles and projectiles. He is associated with The Boeing Company. His portfolio includes 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Hopping’s listed patents address aircraft aerodynamics and projectile maneuverability.

“Low Speed Airfoil Design for Aerodynamic Improved Performance of UAVs” describes an airfoil designed to improve low-speed performance in an unmanned aerial vehicle. Its upper and lower surfaces include portions with local surface angles of less than five degrees at a subsection of the chord, which extends from the airfoil’s leading edge to its trailing edge.

“Adaptive Aerodynamic Control System for Projectile Maneuvering” describes a projectile control system with multiple fins that can be independently retracted or deployed. Drive mechanisms operate the fins, while a control mechanism manages their deployment. The patent also covers a projectile incorporating the system and a method for operating it.

Career Highlights

The two listed inventions reflect Hopping’s work on practical aerospace technologies, including low-speed airfoil design and independently controlled aerodynamic surfaces. His association with The Boeing Company places this work within the broader aerospace industry.

Collaborations

Hopping’s listed coworkers include Timothy Mark Garrett and Craig R. DeMeester. Their names provide context for his professional connections, though the supplied information does not specify particular joint inventions or patent contributions.

Conclusion

Bradley M. Hopping’s patent portfolio highlights engineering approaches to improving UAV airfoil performance and enabling controlled projectile maneuvering.