This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Idaho State University. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Safal Lama and His Foldable-Arm Drone Invention.
Introduction
Safal Lama is an inventor associated with Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. His patent work describes a drone mechanism designed to support object handling from an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Latest Patents
Lama is credited with 1 patent: “Drone Mechanism Including Foldable Arm and Compressible Gripper.” The invention describes an unmanned aerial vehicle with a mechanism mounted beneath its body. The mechanism includes landing gear, storage and housing components, a robotic arm, an actuator, and an end effector. The actuator moves the arm between retracted and extended positions, while the end effector uses two opposing compressible elements to grip an object.
Career Highlights
The patent brings together aerial mobility and a deployable robotic arm. Its foldable arrangement allows the arm to retract when not in use, while the compressible gripper is designed to hold objects between its opposing elements.
Collaborations
Lama is associated with Idaho State University. His listed coworkers include Taher Deemyad and Kyler Bingham.
Conclusion
Safal Lama’s patent presents a drone-mounted robotic arm with a retractable design and compressible gripper for handling objects.
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