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Supersonic elliptical ramp inlet

US9447731B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2012
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A supersonic inlet includes a supersonic section including a cowl which is at least partially elliptical, a ramp disposed within the cowl, and a flow inlet disposed between the cowl and the ramp. The ramp may also be at least partially elliptical.

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