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SONACA S.A.

18Patents
14Active
18Granted
46Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 6, 2000 → Dec 20, 2021 · 4 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US8079130B2 Method for assembling sheets by riveting Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 14 Active
US6929035B2 Thin walled compartmented tubular structure and its manufacturing process Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 12 Expired
US6551428B1 Process for assembly of a flexible panel on an open structure and installation for use of this process Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 11 Expired
US7731128B2 Mobile leading edge flap for a main wing of the aerofoils of an aircraft and main wing provided with such a flap Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 7 Active
US6668515B2 Composite joint for fitting at least one external member to a sandwich panel and panel integrating at least one such joint Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 5 Expired
US8408500B2 Cable carrier chain for leading edge mobile slat for an aircraft wing Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 2 Active
US10683084B2 System for dual management of anti-icing and boundary layer suction on an aerofoil of an aircraft, including a function of collecting the anti-icing air Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 2 Active
US9604425B2 Method for producing a leading edge skin by baking a stack incorporating heating elements and layers of pre-impregnated fibres Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1 Active
US10343760B2 Hybrid airship with a flexible compartmented exterior envelope Performing Operations; Transporting 1 Active
US6739029B2 Manufacturing process for a grooved structure and structure obtained by this process Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1 Expired
US10981644B2 Assembly for aircraft comprising a moveable bearing surface supported by a drive shaft passing through a slit provided with a seal with improved sealing efficiency Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1 Active
US11440641B2 Aircraft wing comprising a mobile leading edge flap driven by a linear electric motor Electricity 0 Active
US10793253B2 Aircraft wing comprising a movable flap and a housing for accommodating flexible piping Performing Operations; Transporting 0 Active
US11667387B2 Ice protection and boundary layer suction system for an aircraft aerofoil Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 0 Active
US9662853B2 Process for manufacturing a panel comprising at least one honeycomb body and a first skin made from a composite material Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 0 Active
US12172759B2 Aircraft anti-icing protection system using blown hot air with reduced energy penalty Performing Operations; Transporting 0 Active
US8533932B2 Device and process for assembly of panels using riveting Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 0 Active
US11433988B2 Aircraft wing comprising a mobile leading edge flap guided by a device located at the front of a wing box Performing Operations; Transporting 0 Active

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.