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Aerospace balloon system and method of operation

US11338896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2021
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2011/0061
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A balloon system, preferably including a balloon and a payload. A balloon, preferably including a plurality of gores, a plurality of load members, and an apex fitting. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including deflating a balloon, and optionally including operating the balloon system in flight and/or landing the balloon system.

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