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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2021
Applicants:
James O'neill, Canton, MA (US);
Jonathan Fleming, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Inventors:
James O'Neill, Canton, MA (US);
Jonathan Fleming, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B64U 60/50 (2023.01); B64F 1/12 (2006.01); B64U 10/20 (2023.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B64F 1/12 (2013.01); B64U 60/50 (2023.01); B64U 10/20 (2023.01);
Abstract
Provided is a self-leveling support apparatus for use with a UAV or stationary device such as a table or ladder, the apparatus having multiple leg members, each associated with a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder; a connection among the hydraulic or pheumatic cylinders such that they share a common reservoir of fluid; a locking mechanism that obstructs free flow of fluid among the cylinders and stabilizes the UAV or stationary device without the need for electronic sensors or control systems.