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Ultra-soft, ultra-elastic gel airfoils

US5655947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1991
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L53/025
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel rotating aerodynamic toy in the form of a ultra-elastic gel airfoil which is suitable for launch in light or heavy wind conditions and capable of performing various aerodynamic effects including climb, stall, return, straight-line flight and other aerobatics. The ultra-elastic properties of the airfoil allow the airfoil to transform its aerodynamic profile at launch and while in flight.

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