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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186631 | Aerofoil member An aerofoil member is described which provides for a ‘smart Core’and flexible skin. The core comprises sheet material elements forming adjoining cells. The length of the elements can be changed, for example, using the piezo-electric effect, to alter the cross-se... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8113470 | Variable air foil and spoiler A variable lift, variable drag airfoil assembly including a leading edge and a trailing edge connected together in spaced apart relation and an elastic skin connected to and extending between the leading and trailing edges to define an airfoil profile. A resilient s... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8066229 | Attachable wing An attachable wing for an aircraft is disclosed. The attachable wing is configured to mount to the underside of the fuselage of an aircraft, such as a rotary wing aircraft (e.g., a helicopter) or a fixed wing aircraft. The attachable wing produces additional lift, w... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8056865 | Mechanism for changing the shape of a control surface An apparatus comprises a structure having a first side, a second side substantially opposite to the first side, a flexible skin, and a plurality of deformable assemblies. The flexible skin is attached to the first side and the second side of the structure. The plura... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8042772 | System and method for pneumatically actuating a control surface of an airfoil A flight control system for an airfoil comprises a control surface, a chamber connecting the control surface to the airfoil, and a pneumatic mechanism fluidly connected to the chamber. The chamber may be comprised of at least two cells that may be fluidly separated ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7963485 | Trimmable horizontal stabilizer A trimmable horizontal stabilizer is provided adjacent to the fuselage of an aircraft and has a predetermined aerodynamic profile. A movable elevator is arranged adjacent to the horizontal stabilizer. The horizontal stabilizer has a load-bearing structure which exte... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7918421 | Wing, in particular airfoil of an aircraft, with a variable profile shape A wing, in particular a airfoil of an aircraft, with a variable profile shape, which wing comprises a first skin and a second skin and a supporting structure, arranged between the first and the second skin, which supporting structure in the direction of the wing dep... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7909292 | Wing unit, in particular spar box, for forming aerodynamically active surfaces of an aircraft, in particular airfoils, horizontal tail units or rudder units of a plane The invention relates to a wing unit, in particular a spar box for forming aerodynamically active surfaces of an aircraft, in particular airfoils, horizontal tail units, or rudder units of a plane. Aerodynamic improvements can be obtained due to a surface geo... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7900878 | Joint for connecting a longitudinal side to an upper side of components and flexible strip for use in such a joint A joint arrangement connects a longitudinal edge of a first component with an upper surface of a second component. At least two cooperating bands are secured with their first ends respectively on opposite sides of the first component, and are secured with their seco... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896294 | Cover skin for a variable-shape aerodynamic area A cover skin for a variable-shape aerodynamic area, such as a wing structure, tail unit structure, control surface structure or flap structure is described. A cover skin is deformable in one direction without exhibiting substantial deformation in a transverse direct... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7699270 | Wing, especially a carrier wing of an airplane, having an adaptable profile A wing has a changeable profile, and extends in a wing chord direction and perpendicularly thereto in a wingspan direction. The wing has a first cover skin and a second cover skin spaced apart from one another with spars therebetween. The wing includes a leading edg... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7607617 | Wing unit, in particular spar box, for forming aerodynamically active surfaces of an aircraft, in particular airfoils, horizontal tail units or rudder units of a plane The invention relates to a wing unit, in particular a spar box for forming aerodynamically active surfaces of an aircraft, in particular airfoils, horizontal tail units, or rudder units of a plane. Aerodynamic improvements can be obtained due to a surface geo... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7530533 | Wing, particularly airfoil of an aircraft, having changeable profile A wing, particularly an airfoil of an aircraft, having a changeable profile, which extends in the wing depth direction (5) running essentially in the flow direction and transversely thereto in the wing span direction and has a first planking (55a | 05/12/2009 |
| 7461820 | Aerofoil arrangement Upper surface (13) of an aerofoil (or rotor blade) is provided with nozzles or slots (14, 16) at leading portion (15) and trailing portion (17) to assist attachment of airflow by discharging gas towards trailing edge (11). Gas disc... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7451950 | Joint for connecting a longitudinal side to an upper side of components and flexible strip for use in such a joint A joint arrangement connects a longitudinal edge of a first component with an upper surface of a second component. At least two cooperating bands are secured with their first ends respectively on opposite sides of the first component, and are secured with their seco... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7366592 | System for automatically controlling lift-enhancing devices of an aircraft, in particular wing leading edge slats A control system for an aircraft includes an actuation section that moves lift-enhancing devices as a function of received control orders, a control member operable by a pilot of the aircraft, and a control unit that includes a control section that produces control ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357684 | Control system for a linear propulsor array The invention comprises a method of using a scalable, configurable “propulsor” system to move and navigate a submersible device through a fluid medium. A propulsor system is an assembly of individual propulsors that act in concert to form a substantially continu... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357358 | Aircraft leading edge device systems and corresponding sizing methods Aircraft leading edge device systems and methods for sizing such systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a spanwise lift coefficient distribution for an airfoil corresponding to at least one design condition and at least one aircraft angle of attack is identified,... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338011 | Method making it possible to prevent vibration of a rudder of an aircraft and aircraft using this method A method for preventing vibration of a rudder of an aircraft may have, on a lateral aerodynamic surface of the aircraft's rudder, a protruding aerodynamic element capable of generating an aerodynamic effect tending to rotate the rudder about its articulation axis. A... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7278679 | Automotive vehicle with structural panel having selectively deployable shape memory alloy elements A structural panel for an automotive vehicle includes an outer panel and a variable strength inner panel attached to the outer panel. The inner panel utilizes active elements formed from shape memory alloy (SMA). A controller activates the SMA elements so as to tran... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275722 | Wing tip device An aircraft comprises a wing tip device, for example a winglet, a raked-tip device, a wing tip fence or a planar wing extension, mounted in the region of the tip of a wing on the aircraft. The wing tip device is rotatably moveable between a first position and a seco... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7258308 | Method and apparatus for controlling airflow with a gapped trailing edge device having a flexible flow surface A method and apparatus for controlling airflow with a gapped trailing edge device having a flexible flow surface. The airfoil can include a first portion having a first leading edge, a first flow surface, and a second flow surface facing opposite from the first flow... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258302 | Aircraft internal wing and design An aircraft designed with three wings located on either side of the fuselage. The forward wing has a downward angle with a curved top and bottom surface. The upper wing is located towards the rear of the aircraft and above the forward wing. The lower wing is located... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7246770 | Aircraft with rotatable leading edge of fuselage and wings A rotatable leading edge for the fuselage and wings of an aircraft is disclosed. The leading edge may be rotated from an undeflected or retracted position adjacent to the fuselage and wings to a deflected or extended position. In the extended position, the leading e... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246773 | Low power, pulsed, electro-thermal ice protection system An electro-thermal ice protection system for an airfoil comprises: a metal foil heater including an integral parting strip, the metal foil heater configurable to cover at least a portion of a leading edge of the airfoil with the integral parting strip disposed along... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244487 | Apparatus, system, and method of joining structural components with a tapered tension bond joint A system of composite and adhesive materials provides for a high strength, producible closeout joint in the form of tapered tension bond joint for high performance structures. The system includes one skin that is co-bonded to flat panel spars, with the joint being p... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243881 | Multi-function trailing edge devices and associated methods Trailing edge devices configured to carry out multiple functions, and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed. An external fluid flow body (e.g., an airfoil) configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes a first portion and a ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7229049 | Unitized rotary actuator hinge fitting An apparatus and method for installing a plurality of rotary actuator segments in a device includes a unitary hinge fitting. The unitary hinge fitting includes a first side couplable to a control surface, and a plurality of bays. Each bay is configured to receive at... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219855 | Rising and moving apparatus and manufacturing method thereof A fluid-structure interactive analysis is performed while n types of wing structure models are caused to flap in accordance with a prescribed model of flapping manner. Based on an analysis, data 1, data 2, . . . data n of physical values related to flu... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216831 | Shape changing structure In one preferred embodiment, a structure is provided that includes a body having a first wall and a second wall. At least one appending component extends from an end of the body and includes a first skin and second skin. The structure additionally includes at least ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7216835 | Aircraft with extendable leading edge of fuselage and wings An extendable leading edge for the fuselage and wings of an aircraft is disclosed. The leading edge may be extended from a retracted position adjacent to the fuselage and wings to an extended position. In the extended position, the leading edge increases lift of the... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204731 | Linear propulsor with radial motion The invention comprises a scalable, configurable “propulsor” system. A propulsor system is an assembly of individual propulsors that act in concert to form a substantially continuous control surface that undulates in a working fluid. Each propulsor is driven and... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204455 | Motion assisting apparatus A drive assembly for use with a mechanical flying or walking device comprises an articulated member (7) having first and second portions (7a, 7b) arranged such that the portions move relative to each other, and a drive mechanism ( | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204674 | Rotor blade for a wind power installation A rotor for a wind power installation having at least one rotor blade. The smaller the surface area on which the wind acts, that is to say in particular the rotor blade area, the correspondingly lower is the load level for which installation has to be designed and t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204454 | Aircraft with articulated leading edge of fuselage and wings An articulated leading edge for the fuselage and wings of an aircraft is disclosed. The leading edge may be moved from an undeflected or retracted position adjacent to the fuselage and wings to a deflected or extended position. The leading edge includes fuselage and... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195203 | Wing skin and method of manufacture thereof A simplified structure for a wing skin and wing box wherein the internal surface (2) of an aircraft wing skin panel (1) in the wing box includes a multiplicity of strips (3), each strip being associated with a stringer. The strips (3) hav... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7195210 | Fiber matrix for a geometric morphing wing An airfoil member (14) includes a geometric morphing device (18). The geometric morphing device (18) has an inflatable member (30). The inflatable member (30) has an exterior wall (32) and multiple inflated states. The exter... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185851 | Inflatable aerodynamic wing and method An inflatable structure constructed of flexible material that can occupy a minimal volume when in a deflated and stored condition as compared to its fully inflated and deployed configuration, has sufficient structural rigidity to function as a wing when deployed. Th... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178395 | Control logic for fluid flow control devices A system for controlling fluid flow about a vehicle. The system comprises a fluid flow control device, an obstacle sensor for detecting obstacles, and a controller. The fluid flow control device has a body with at least one surface and an actuation means in operativ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7146925 | Apparatus for varying vessel hull geometry and vessels made therewith An apparatus for varying the dimensions of a hull of a vessel comprising an arcuate truss assembly having a plurality of members pivotally joined. The arcuate truss assembly is operatively arranged to form a portion of the hull. The assembly is operatively arranged ... | 12/12/2006 |
