Seaplane with retractable twin floats
US6866224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C35/008
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A twin float aircraft (1) which has a retractable float (4 and 5) for each side of a fuselage (3) providing buoyancy for the aircraft during take off and landing and reduced air resistance during flight with each of the floats (4 and 5) being articulated (12 and 13) to assist streamline alignment when retracted.
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