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Aircraft with a pressurized vessel

US8500060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D13/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aircraft comprising a fuselage, a vessel associated with the fuselage, a propulsion system associated with the fuselage, and a lift system. The vessel is capable of storing a pressurized gas compressed to a density that allows the aircraft to operate under water. The lift system is capable of providing the aircraft lift to fly in air.

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