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Flying vehicle

US8827200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60F5/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle has a roadable configuration similar to an automobile in which multiple rotors are stowed within the vehicle, and a flying configuration in which the rotors are deployed from the vehicle, allowing it to fly like a VTOL/STOL aircraft or a helicopter.

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