Simone Testino

Patent Information

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ABSTRACT

Intellectual Property protection is a cornerstone of Luna’s value proposition. We have filed for patent protection on the core innovations that make an autonomous, helium-cooled lighting balloon possible.

Patent Status

  • Status: Filed / Pending
  • Filing Date: August 2025
  • Jurisdiction: Italy (with option to extend to PCT/Europe within 12 months).

Core Claims

The patent application covers the specific integration of technologies that differentiates Luna from generic balloon lights.

1. The Helium Cooling Method

The use of the lifting gas as a primary heat transfer medium.

  • Claim: A system where forced convection of the lifting gas (helium) is used to cool the light source (LEDs) and transfer heat to the envelope for dissipation.
  • Innovation: Eliminates the need for heavy heatsinks or external air intake (which introduces impurities).

2. The Autonomous Safety Architecture

The specific logic of the fail-safe system.

  • Claim: A dual-redundant sensor and control system that autonomously manages internal pressure, temperature, and lift (via helium release) without ground intervention.
  • Innovation: Enables “unmanned” operation, classifying the device as a safe infrastructure tool rather than a piloted aircraft.

3. The Stabilization Geometry

The specific 3-point anchoring ratio.

  • Claim: The specific ratio of tether length to balloon height () combined with the internal load distribution frame.
  • Innovation: Maximizes stability in high winds with minimal material weight.

IP Strategy

  1. Defensive: Prevent competitors (especially large incumbents) from copying our specific cooling and safety innovations.
  2. Valuation: Increases the company’s value for potential investors or acquirers.
  3. Licensing: Potential to license the “Helium Cooling Core” technology to other aerial platforms (e.g., tethered drones, communication relays).

Freedom to Operate

We have conducted a preliminary search of existing patents (e.g., Airstar’s portfolio).

  • Most early balloon light patents have expired (20+ years).
  • Our specific “Helium Cooling” approach appears novel and distinct from existing “Air Cooled” or “Passive” designs.

NOTE

Full patent text and drawings are confidential pending publication. This page provides a summary for stakeholders.

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