Homeostatic flying hovercraft
US7931239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2201/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control.
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