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Aerospace balloon system and method of operation

US11753136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2022
Grant dateSep 12, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2042

Classification

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

Abstract

A balloon system including a balloon, and optionally including a payload and/or a safety module. A balloon, preferably including a balloon envelope and one or more passive vents, and optionally including one or more active valves. A method of balloon system operation, preferably including maintaining a zero-pressure balloon condition and sealing balloon vents, and optionally including ascending, descending, and/or otherwise operating the balloon system in flight.

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