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Aircraft floats

US11498674B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2020
Grant dateNov 15, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64C35/006
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a system for an amphibious aircraft where floats on each side of the aircraft include aerodynamic structures. The structures are configured to compensate for aerodynamic imbalances (e.g., in yaw and pitch) created by the incorporation of the floats onto the aircraft.

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