Systems and apparatus for controlling movement of objects through a fluid
US10618668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatus, and methods may control movement of an object through a fluid. The systems, apparatus, and methods may utilize one or more rotatable control units, each including a plurality of control fins to generate a force at least partially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the object through the fluid.
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