A diagram shows Amazon’s whip-based launch system in operation on a ship. (Amazon Illustration via USPTO) Never let it be said that Amazon Prime Air VP Gur Kimchi thinks small: His latest patent lays ...

A newly-published patent dating back to 2017 lays out plans for a ship-based launch system that whips payloads into orbit using a miles-long whip that is being guided by a whole bunch of drones, ...

The piece of literature “Selecting the right cleaning tools for the job” examines various types of cleaning tools: air washing tools, air whip systems, manual brushing systems, flexible cable brushing ...

This week the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent to Amazon that covers "energy-efficient launch system for aerial vehicles," meaning Amazon could be working on a way to fling your ...