US 12,492,099 B2
Methods and systems for delivering or accepting a parcel at a rooftop via an aerial vehicle
Julio Gil, Atlanta, GA (US); Julian Bell, Atlanta, GA (US); and Jared Nauert, Atlanta, GA (US)
Assigned to United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US)
Filed by United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US)
Filed on Feb. 9, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/166,855.
Prior Publication US 2024/0270538 A1, Aug. 15, 2024
Int. Cl. B66B 1/06 (2006.01); B61J 1/02 (2006.01); B64D 1/22 (2006.01); B64F 1/32 (2006.01); B64U 101/64 (2023.01); B66B 1/34 (2006.01)
CPC B66B 1/06 (2013.01) [B61J 1/02 (2013.01); B64D 1/22 (2013.01); B64F 1/32 (2013.01); B66B 1/3476 (2013.01); B64U 2101/64 (2023.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system to facilitate a delivery of a parcel by an aerial vehicle, the system comprising:
an elevator apparatus at least partially accessible via a rooftop platform;
a rotatable turntable mounted to the rooftop platform, the rotatable turntable having tracks for receiving a parcel containment unit; and
a landing area for the aerial vehicle to deliver or receive the parcel containment unit via the rotatable turntable.