Patent ID: 12227303

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Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used in this document have the same meanings as commonly understood by one skilled in the art to which the disclosed invention pertains. Singular forms—a, an, and the—include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Thus, reference to “fluid” refers to one or more fluids, such as two or more fluids, three or more fluids, etc. When an aspect is said to include a list of components, the list is representative. If the component choice is specifically limited to the list, the disclosure will say so. Moreover, listing components acknowledges that exemplars exist for each of the components and any combination of the components—including combinations that specifically exclude any one or any combination of the listed components. For example, “component A is chosen from A, B, or C” discloses exemplars with A, B, C, AB, AC, BC, and ABC. It also discloses (AB but not C), (AC but not B), and (BC but not A) as exemplars, for example. Combinations that one of ordinary skill in the art knows to be incompatible with each other or with the components' function in the invention are excluded from the invention, in some exemplars.

When an element or layer is referred to as being “on”, “engaged to”, “connected to” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on”, “directly engaged to”, “directly connected to” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between”, “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent”, etc.).

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used to describe various elements, components, regions, layers, or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers, or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another region, layer, or section. Terms such as “first”, “second”, and other numerical terms do not imply a sequence or order unless indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer, or section without departing from this disclosure.

Spatially relative terms, such as “inner”, “outer”, “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, “upper” and the like, may be used for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element or feature as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors interpreted accordingly.

The description of the exemplars has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention. Individual elements or features of a particular exemplar are generally not limited to that exemplar but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected exemplar, even if not explicitly shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not a departure from the invention, and all such modifications are included within the invention's scope.7River, Ocean, Lake, Sea8bridge15air taxi20taxi boat30fuel pump or electric recharging station51boat81elevator95air taxi landing system100air taxi pod110base hull111pod hull120base130dock200marked landing areas205spoke206spoke hull210LED lights215spoke walkway220terminal or landing pod terminal240airship pod241airship250side bubble exit300restroom-bathroom310restroom stalls320shower330kitchen2710hanger3310infills3311artificial grass4000glass dome4010hologram ads4210circular moving walkway

With my air taxi landing system95, any air taxi or drone taxi carrying commuters will be able to land safely on the air taxi pod100. Pod100could be on water bodies such as a river, lake, sea, bay, or ocean7. In some versions, pod100is a metal structure that could be the same height as a standard barge ship and look like a piece of art on the water. It could be lit up with colors, such as magenta, recessed along the sides and waterline to give base120a grand look at night in some versions. The technology used to light up the water along the waterline of a yacht can be implemented with base120to enhance the ambiance at night. Base120can be any color, such as silver or black metal. Base120may increase the real estate value of apartments with water views since it will be an attractive piece of art on the water; the water now only shows pitch black at night. Also, the planned air taxis15coming to the market are supposed to be quiet. So, watching them land should be a beautiful scene. (SeeFIGS.1,2,3,4).

Since almost all major cities are on the water, landing system95can work practically anywhere, especially when air taxi travel becomes as large a business as it is expected to become. Major cities such as New York, London, and Paris will get more populated over time, making vehicle traffic an even bigger issue. With pods100, executives may travel much more quickly than they currently can and hence be more productive, saving corporations money.

Using landing system95avoids the need to buy a property and deal with potential lawsuits from tenants. In some versions, cities could allow private ownership of pods100and rent the owners water space and tax pods100. Having landing system95built is a win-win for everyone. The city will collect taxes, the public will save on travel time, and pod100owners will generate income year-round. Pod owners can rent pods100to different carriers. Also, restaurants, Caf{tilde over (e)}'s, and shops will be located on pod100, in some versions. Air taxi repair shops could rent space on air pod100, and taxi boats20rent could rent slips to dock on pod100.

The use of river space for air taxi landing pod100is better used for seaplane landings. In some cities, seaplane landing is seasonal. But air taxi landing pod100would be used year-round.

Current proposals also show systems in which air taxis15land dangerously close to each other. But pods100separate the taxis a safe distance from each other. Pod100can have recessed LED lights210(such as magenta) to shoot up into the sky to alert the pilot of where they should land. In some versions, these lights illuminate automatically when air taxi is a few miles away from pod100. A huge advantage of landing system95is that the entire landing system95can be relocated.

The current proposals spend a fortune on a location, but when that location later becomes undesirable, the owners won't make it work or close it down.

Landing system95can be moved should economic conditions call for that.

The traveler will be able to download an air taxi app to a smartphone device.

The traveler will be able to book short air taxi flights from pods100to major connecting transportation hubs, such as train stations, stadiums, and airports. This should also reduce traffic in these cities.

For instance, in the event the city has multiple airports, the commuter will take a short flight from pod100to one of the major city airports. For instance, a commuter in NYC will have the option to take an air taxi from, for example, south of Battery Park to one of the major city airports such as LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK. Each pod100can be dedicated to a different flight path. For instance, if landing system95has four pods100, then a first pod100could be dedicated to LaGuardia airport, a second pod100to Newark airport, a third pod100to West Port CT, a fourth pod100to JFK, a fifth pod100to Atlantic City, a sixth pod100to Shelter Island, etc.

FIGS.1-2show a close-up of landing system95shown located at Battery Park.

FIG.3depicts a complete landing system95with base120connected to, in this case, six spokes205. Pod100attaches to dock130of spoke205. In this view, six pods100dock to six spokes205. In some versions, pods, attach to base120or spokes205by mooring with cleats (not shown).FIG.47-52show similar landing systems with glass domes4000.

Pod100has a barge structure, pod hull111, that allows pod100to float. Likewise, spokes205and base120have barge-like structures such as spoke hull206and base hull110. Together, the components of landing system95float on a lake, river, harbor, or sea7.FIG.3also shows terminal220located near base120on spoke205. Spoke205has spoke pathway215to connect between base120and pod100.FIG.4also shows various versions of air taxis15. Some versions of pod100have a kitchen330that has a refrigerator and commercial oven to caterer the incoming and outgoing air taxi flights.

FIG.4shows an alternative version of landing systems95. In this version, only four pods100are used. The other spokes are used to dock airship pod240and taxi boat20.

As seen inFIG.1,FIG.2,FIG.3, andFIG.4, some versions of pod100will have six terminals220and circular walkaway4210in the center and can be lit up with LED lights210at night. Also, base120could have fewer or more than six terminals220.

FIG.5depicts Battery Park pod100during the day.

FIG.6depicts Istanbul Park Bridge pod100.

FIG.7depicts a close-up of air taxi15interior.

FIG.7shows the seats that the traveler will be able to select from the air taxi app. A red light on the seat could show the seat is booked, and green shows it's available. In the air taxi app, the traveler will have the option to insert the country of destination, and when typing in the destination within the country, the app can present the closest pod100to the commuter's destination.

FIG.8depicts some versions of pod100connected to city bridge8. The figure shows elevator81with the external side lit up in bridge lights12. Furthermore, these smaller air pods101hold one or two pods100for air taxi15and airship pod240dedicated to airship241. Smaller air pods101would be an ideal application for narrower rivers7, such as the Seine River in Paris, which has a width of approximately 656 feet. This figure also shows air taxi15with a3dhologram ad4010projecting from the vehicle. The hologram ad4010projects on a fan (not shown) mounted on a stick or pole (not shown) extending from the vehicle. Usually, the fan deploys as the vehicle lands.

FIG.8shows pod100located in Budapest.

FIG.9shows pod100located in Singapore.

FIG.10shows pod100located in Paris.

FIG.11shows pod100located in London.

FIG.13,FIG.11, andFIG.18show airship241sitting on a designated spot on landing system95. Of course, since airship241is larger than air taxi15, airship pod240is larger than pod100.

FIG.12-FIG.17show air pods100with different variations of air taxi15.

By booking the flight, the traveler will be able to bypass security since the commuter will already have gone through security at pod terminal220, which will ideally be located along the coast across from pod100. Furthermore, at terminal220, the passenger can show their passport, even a digital one, if this is allowed in the future.

FIG.19depicts a close-up version of terminal220that connects to pod100that has been assembled for water transport into a large barge pulled by a tugboat. It shows fuel pump30or recharging station30.

FIG.22shows airship241transforming into a club. Using the air taxi app, the traveler, for instance, will have an option to book a daytime city tour or night tour, which would mean could be equipped with a dance floor, bar, and stage for a DJ to set up so it can become a night club in the sky.

FIG.20-FIG.22depicts various versions of airships that will use airship pod240.

In some versions, membership via the app will reduce the price of booking air taxi15.

FIG.19show versions of pod100equipped with a smart sanitizer machine that will take your temperature and disinfect your personal belongings with UV lighting and have a sanitization liquid for your hands. This machine can be placed by the entrance of terminal220. Some versions of the smart sanitizer machine will be covered with a plastic bubble to protect them from inclement weather.

If a travelers' temperature is above normal, the traveler will be sent back home from side bubble exit250.

The traveler can have luggage scanned outside of terminal220. Entry technology such as facial recognition, scan from a chip or iWatch, or smartphone can identify the traveler.

In some versions, taxi boat20transporting passengers to and from terminal220will be stationed by terminal220, which could be a barge structure.

The taxi boats20traveling to and from terminal220can be equipped with a prior art hologram fan projecting an advertisement above it.

Some versions of pod100will have AI robots greeting passengers when getting off the boat at pod100, which can provide customer service.

Pod100owners will generate income by renting out each terminal220to air taxi carriers.

The traveler on the air taxi app can also book a restroom. In some versions, it could be either individual bathroom300or stall310at pod100or base120. This way, the commuter will save time if meeting someone for dinner. Showers320are also cleaned in between each use.

The traveler on the air taxi app can also book a shower320at pod100or base120. This way, the commuter will save time if meeting someone for dinner, as shown in my video. The showers320are also cleaned in between each use.

FIG.23shows a version of system95in which pod100has lights210shooting up vertically to assist the pilot with landing in the event of low visibility.

Pod100can be equipped with underwater wind tunnel technology that can be used to generate power from flowing water and water currents.

In the event an air taxi needs repair, it can be towed to terminal220. In comparison, removing a broken-down air taxi from a building roof would be much more expensive.

FIG.24shows an air taxi being towed by boat51.

FIG.25shows another air taxi being towed by boat51.

FIG.26shows yet another air taxi being towed by boat51.

FIG.27andFIG.28, andFIG.30show that the entire pod100can be relocated if original location is no longer economically feasible. System95could be disassembled into its constituent parts such as spokes205, pods100, hanger2710, base120, etc. Then these components could be reassembled into a chain of components to be towed by boat51.

Some versions of the air taxi could have up to six terminal strips or more, each connected to a circular walkaway in the center of base120with pods100stacked on top. Some versions could have fewer than six terminal strips.

FIG.28shows spoke205, and pod100chained together to be pulled by a tugboat. Single pod100connects to the end of the chain.

FIG.29andFIG.31show base120disassembled.

FIG.30depicts base120with six spokes205connected to it.

FIG.47-FIG.52shows a dome4000placed over pod100. The dome can be a standard size to fit over pods100. This is ideal during the winter months and will help insulate pods100. Dome4000will protect base120from getting wet from rain or snow. So, passengers will not have to worry about getting wet when on the circular walkway4210.

FIGS.31-FIG.43show alternative landing systems.FIG.35shows an arrangement that could be used in the event of another pandemic. Base120can be dedicated as a place for commuter quarantine when arriving from the airport. It can mainly be used in times when there is no vaccine for a virus outbreak. Temporally housing can be built on pod100. A section can be placed between each pod100that will cover the housing.FIG.33shows a version with infills3310having grass or artificial grass3311.

FIG.38andFIG.39show versions with glass-bottom infills that connect between each pod100. This will be ideal for base120located on the Caribbean islands. The glass-bottom pieces will allow commuters to see the tropical fish under their feet, for instance. Furthermore, some versions of base120for the Caribbean will light up in LED colors, so at night commuters, for instance, will see a blue light under the glass and see the fish. There can also be a glass-bottom dance floor at base120. The LED lighting will overall enhance the ambiance of base120.

FIG.40depicts base120with glass inserts that could turn into a color-changing nightclub on each glass insert. In addition to this, companies can sponsor the event by having hologram ads4010played above the air taxis on a prior art hologram fan. The center area starting from the moving walkway can rotate 360 degrees as well. The colors of the glass plates can change with the beats of the DJ.

Using the extra pieces to enlarge base120would make it an ideal location for a concert, party, or auto race, for example, a Grand Prix Monaco event held at the air taxi Monaco. One-piece, for instance, can be dedicated to a sit-down dinner under tent3410(seeFIG.35). Another piece could support a Ferris wheel, a stage for a concert, or a medical tent.

Because it's located away from the mainland, base120would be an ideal choice for world leaders to meet since the location can be easily protected from terrorists.

Pod100will have circular moving walkway4210connecting each pod100, and at night can be lit up with colored lighting such as magenta for instance.

FIG.44andFIG.45depict different versions of base120showing spoke pathway215between the moving walkway and the entrance of pod100. These figures also depict hologram ads4010projected onto hologram fans. The traveler will first scan the ticket and then will go on a moving walkway that will bring the traveler to air taxi15at the end.

Some versions of pod100will require the air taxis to be equipped with a safety seat belt going over the shoulder.

The traveler will have an option to book restroom stall310on the air taxi app. If the traveler does not want others to see their place in line, they can make themselves a cartoon avatar on the app if waiting for restroom stall310. The person's turn for restroom300is based on who booked restroom300first on the air taxi app, not who gets there first. The traveler will get information on the nearest bathroom stall310number or individual restroom300available on pod100and the estimated time of arrival. On the air taxi app, it will show them an image of the restroom stall's310number with a green light that indicates it is available and red implies it's occupied. The traveler will get a PIN texted to the phone when booking and use a code to enter the stall310. If there is just an individual restroom then it will show on a map and can be booked on the app. Both restroom stalls310and individual restrooms300will be equipped with UV light, which will sanitize everything each time the door is closed and won't reopen until the UV lighting sanitizing is completed.

If an air taxi breaks down, it can be placed on pod100with the aid of a crane from a boat, and pod100piece will detach from base120and will be pulled by a tugboat to a maintenance shop along the coast. This is a cost-effective way to bring the air taxi for repairs at the maintenance shop.

The air taxi will have a flight path to follow, similar to how boats follow where red stays on the right and green on the left when return. They will be drone shape buoys in the sky and will be on a flight path below commercial planes for safety.

Some versions of base120can have an area designated for fishing.

Some versions of pod100will be equipped to make them handicapped accessible.

Some versions of pod100can be equipped with outdoor speakers.

Some versions of pod100can be equipped with de-icing technology so the aircraft can fly in the winter.

Some versions of pod100will be equipped with Wi-fi.

Some versions of pod100can have a playground.

Some versions of system95will have an air traffic control tower.

Some version of pods100will have blocks in the bottom of the sea can be used to hold down pod100using a chain.

Some versions of pod100will have a railing at a child-safe height.

Some versions of pod100will have a big screen for theater entertainment.

Some versions of pods100will have charging stations or a smart safe.

Some versions of pod100will be equipped with a digital clock that will display by the gate showing the time remaining and display any delay information.

Information about delays and flight arrival and departure times will be updated on the air taxi app.

It will be standard for base120to have Fire extinguisher for safety throughout base120.

Water from the sea could be used to supply hoses on pod100to put out any fire.

The air taxis will be equipped with a hose to clean air taxis as well.

Some versions of pods100will have flowers, a garden, and an irrigation system.

Pods100will have both ac and a heating system.

Taxi Boats will be notified by text or email if pod100is above capacity and won't take in any new passengers if at capacity. The legal limit could be set by pod100owner or government.

Smart colored lighting that changes colored with the music will be present in some versions of pod100.

The lower level of pod100will have parts needed for repair. It also will be used as a storage place for food and water, and even a jet ski to get someone back to shore in need of medical help.

Some versions of pod100will have a good scent from fragrance machines.

Some versions of pods100can be equipped with restrooms that have a section for breastfeeding, which can have stools for children accompanying their mother to sit on and watch something on their iPad while the mother is busy breastfeeding.

Some versions of pod100will use suction tube technology to remove garbage from pod100. I am envisioning a garbage boat, for instance, will have two hoses color-coded—one that is green and another that is blue. On the air taxi pad, for instance, the glass will go in a blue hole and paper in green. The garbage boat will pull to the side of the air taxi and attached the blue hose to the marked blue capsule to suck out the glass and attached the green hose to such out the paper, for instance. Red color could be used for any other garbage, for instance.

Some taxi boat will come with self-driving robotic captains, taking passengers to base120from terminal220and back.

Some version of pods100will have a larger hologram circle beaming up a large ad high in the sky. Some versions of pods100in the middle area of pod100, there will be Hologram DJs, which will imitate famous ones. Pods100can be open year-round since air taxis could fly year-round and generate income year-round for base120owner. When the last piece gets ready to be towed, poles will be inserted in the round area, and pods100placed on top.

Also, the tugboat and the interconnected base120will be able to withstand waves greater than 15 feet, so it can be ocean-bound. Regarding the material of base120, I am proposing it can be made of a “Pneumatic stabilized platform known as (PSP).” A Pneumatic stabilized platform (PSP.) is a technology used to float a very large floating structure (VLFS). PSP uses indirect displacement, in which a platform rests on trapped air that displaces the water. The primary buoyancy force is provided by air pressure acting on the underside of the deck. This technology is used for constructing the floating base120for plans in Tokyo and could be used for the construction of the uber air landing pod.

Pod100is an ideal choice for transportation in major cities along rivers such as New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Budapest, and Istanbul, just to name a few.

When the air taxis need to be fueled, pod100can be pulled with a tugboat to a fuel pump30or electric recharging station30located on the barge by the terminal. Some versions of the fuel pump will have an extra-long hose carrying the fuel to the fuel filler on the air taxi. In other embodiments, pod100and hanger can also be equipped with a fuel pump30(electric recharging station) used to refill the air taxi, tugboats, or water taxis servicing the pods. Pod100can be equipped with a fuel tank and have an internal pipeline connecting to other pods. This version can be seen inFIGS.19and46. In some exemplars, electric recharging station30is suited to recharging air taxis that are powered by lithium-ion or similar battery.

In conclusion, with my concept of a landing system95, it will the way of the future. Governments and their citizens will benefit from this. The population will only increase over time, and when people travel an uber air landing pod on the water will be the desired choice verse taking off a building rooftop.

Various exemplars have been described above. For convenience's sake, combinations of aspects composing invention exemplars have been listed in such a way that one of ordinary skill in the art may read them exclusive of each other when they are not necessarily intended to be exclusive. But a recitation of an aspect for one exemplar is meant to disclose its use in all exemplars in which that aspect can be incorporated without undue experimentation. In like manner, a recitation of an aspect as composing part of an exemplar is a tacit recognition that a supplementary exemplar exists that specifically excludes that aspect. All patents, test procedures, and other documents cited in this specification are fully incorporated by reference to the extent that this material is consistent with this specification and for all jurisdictions in which such incorporation is permitted.

Moreover, some exemplars recite ranges. When this is done, it is meant to disclose the ranges as a range, and to disclose each and every point within the range, including end points. For those exemplars that disclose a specific value or condition for an aspect, supplementary exemplars exist that are otherwise identical, but that specifically exclude the value or the conditions for the aspect.