This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Yousef Damanhouri and a Bi-Stable Drone Latching Mechanism.
Introduction
Yousef Damanhouri is an inventor based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. His patent work includes a mechanism designed to help drones attach to curved surfaces for inspection.
Latest Patents
Damanhouri is associated with 1 patent: “Bi-stable spring mechanism for drone latching and inspection of round surfaces.” The invention describes an apparatus that enables a drone to attach to and detach from a curved surface. Its bi-stable spring latch has a coiled state that conforms to the surface and an uncoiled state. Sensor modules on the latch’s inner side make contact with the surface, while a motor applies tension through threads or cables to change the latch’s state.
Career Highlights
Damanhouri is associated with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company. His patented mechanism addresses drone attachment and inspection of curved surfaces, combining a conformable spring latch, sensors, a fixture, and a motor-driven release or attachment mechanism.
Collaborations
The provided information names Amjad Felemban and Ibrahim S Alsalamah as Damanhouri’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or whether they collaborated on the invention.
Conclusion
Yousef Damanhouri’s patent describes a practical approach to securing drones to curved surfaces, supporting inspection tasks through a sensor-equipped, motor-operated bi-stable latch.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile