SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — H2 Clipper, Inc., an aerospace and alternative energy company developing uniquely capable hydrogen-powered airships and end-to-end hydrogen infrastructure solutions, has appointed Robert Shelton as Vice President of Intellectual Property (IP). A longtime member of the H2 Clipper executive team, Shelton previously served as Vice President of Administration. In his new and expanded role, Shelton will focus on managing H2 Clipper’s rapidly growing IP portfolio. To date, Shelton has helped H2 Clipper secure 10 U.S. patents, representing more than 250 individual claims, with approximately 10 more U.S. and International patents pending.