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Aircraft lift device for low sonic boom

US6935592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateAug 29, 2003
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft lift device comprises a strake capable of coupling to an aircraft fuselage and extending to a leading edge of a wing. The strake has a leading edge. The life device further comprises a leading-edge flap coupled to the strake leading edge.

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