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Nicholas A. Mcfall

Examiner (ID: 5334, Phone: (571)270-5769 , Office: P/3644 )

Most Active Art Unit
3644
Art Unit(s)
3644
Total Applications
705
Issued Applications
588
Pending Applications
54
Abandoned Applications
76

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 18255673 [patent_doc_number] => 20230082712 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-03-16 [patent_title] => SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TETHERED UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE TAKEOFF, LANDING, AND STORAGE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/824190 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5715 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -16 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17824190 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/824190
System and method for tethered unmanned aerial vehicle takeoff, landing, and storage May 24, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19871091 [patent_doc_number] => 12263934 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-04-01 [patent_title] => Aircraft plug door with in-plane load transfer capacity and methods of use [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/664613 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 16 [patent_figures_cnt] => 25 [patent_no_of_words] => 11943 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 240 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17664613 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/664613
Aircraft plug door with in-plane load transfer capacity and methods of use May 22, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18092706 [patent_doc_number] => 20220411047 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-12-29 [patent_title] => AERIAL VEHICLES WITH TRANSITIONING LANDING GEAR AND RELATED METHODS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/748778 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 12804 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -19 [patent_words_short_claim] => 246 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17748778 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/748778
Aerial vehicles with transitioning landing gear and related methods May 18, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17829702 [patent_doc_number] => 20220267006 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-08-25 [patent_title] => CARGO HOOK ASSEMBLY AND HELICOPTER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/744114 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-13 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2731 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -12 [patent_words_short_claim] => 95 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17744114 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/744114
Cargo hook assembly and helicopter May 12, 2022 Issued
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18/563773
ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPRISING A BUMPER BEAM AND TWO ABSORBERS May 9, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19360259 [patent_doc_number] => 20240262293 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-08-08 [patent_title] => TRUNK FOR INSTALLATION IN UNDERCUT REGION OF VEHICLE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/561988 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-05-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5365 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -22 [patent_words_short_claim] => 92 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18561988 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/561988
TRUNK FOR INSTALLATION IN UNDERCUT REGION OF VEHICLE May 5, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18739145 [patent_doc_number] => 20230348065 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-02 [patent_title] => METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR A PORTABLE COCKPIT SEAT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/734018 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-04-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 20909 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -16 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17734018 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/734018
Methods and apparatuses for a portable cockpit seat Apr 29, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19779354 [patent_doc_number] => 12228382 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-02-18 [patent_title] => Propulsionless hypersonic dual role munition [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/727924 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-04-25 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 6 [patent_figures_cnt] => 6 [patent_no_of_words] => 3912 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 98 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17727924 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/727924
Propulsionless hypersonic dual role munition Apr 24, 2022 Issued
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17/694749
Aircraft Mar 14, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17687333 [patent_doc_number] => 20220194625 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-06-23 [patent_title] => AUTONOMOUS CATAPULT-ASSISTED TAKE-OFF, RECYCLING, AND REUSE DEVICE AND METHOD OF FLAPPING-WING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/693365 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-03-13 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 7563 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -7 [patent_words_short_claim] => 700 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17693365 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/693365
Autonomous catapult-assisted take-off, recycling, and reuse device and method of flapping-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Mar 12, 2022 Issued
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18/549314
Low-density fixed-wing cargo aircraft designs for enclosed non-buoyant transportation of wind turbine components Mar 9, 2022 Issued
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17/652705
Winged drone with adjustable center of gravity for carrying a payload Feb 27, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18887404 [patent_doc_number] => 11866165 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-09 [patent_title] => Duct stringers having ovaloid vents for aircraft wing boxes [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/671309 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-02-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 13413 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 121 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17671309 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/671309
Duct stringers having ovaloid vents for aircraft wing boxes Feb 13, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20433093 [patent_doc_number] => 12503247 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-12-23 [patent_title] => Propulsion system for electric aircraft [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/273382 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 0 [patent_no_of_claims] => 18 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 50 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18273382 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/273382
Propulsion system for electric aircraft Jan 20, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17866669 [patent_doc_number] => 20220289404 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-09-15 [patent_title] => ORBITAL MECHANICS OF IMPULSIVE LAUNCH [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/576901 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 10064 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -23 [patent_words_short_claim] => 72 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17576901 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/576901
ORBITAL MECHANICS OF IMPULSIVE LAUNCH Jan 13, 2022 Pending
Array ( [id] => 20240652 [patent_doc_number] => 12420959 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-09-23 [patent_title] => Flight unit for an aircraft [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/273069 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2022-01-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 34 [patent_no_of_words] => 6428 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 96 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18273069 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/273069
Flight unit for an aircraft Jan 11, 2022 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17807023 [patent_doc_number] => 20220258858 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-08-18 [patent_title] => ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT WITH A SHROUDED TAIL PROPELLER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/564297 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-12-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 9892 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -12 [patent_words_short_claim] => 223 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17564297 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/564297
Rotary wing aircraft with a shrouded tail propeller Dec 28, 2021 Issued
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18/044911
Textile airfoil structure for a wing system, and transport device Dec 22, 2021 Issued
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18/259127
Aircraft anti-icing protection system using blown hot air with reduced energy penalty Dec 19, 2021 Issued
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17/551302
Methods and system for horizontal launch of aerospace vehicle Dec 14, 2021 Issued
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