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Cryogenic fueled aircraft

US12275535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 2024
Grant dateApr 15, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2044

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D27/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft includes a fuselage and a wing, at least one hydrogen fuel tank and a fuel line configured to delivery fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. The fuel tank is installed externally of the fuselage and wing, and comprises an external aeroshell containing a plurality of pressure vessels configured to contain pressurised fuel therein.

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