Aerospace balloon system and method of operation
US11780552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2042 |
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- 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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