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Structurally designed aerodynamic riblets

US8876052B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2013
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1039
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An array of aerodynamic riblets is formed with a surface layer for adhering to an aerodynamic surface and a plurality of riblet tips having a parabolic cross section extending from the surface layer.

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