US3089670A
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Solar powered vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-09-25
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1977-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer G Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:12
CPC Classifications
F; F03; F03H; F03H99/00; B; B64; B64C; B64C30/00; B64C39/00; B64C39/10; B64D; B64D27/00; B64D27/02; B64D27/16; B64D27/18; B64D27/20; B64D27/30; B64D27/34; B64D27/35; B64D27/353; F24; F24S; F24S50/00; F24S50/80; F24S80/00; F24S80/50; F24S80/56; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/40; Y02T; Y02T50/00; Y02T50/10; Y02T50/50; Y02T50/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
AN AIRCRAFT INCLUDING A WING HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT TO SOLOR RADIATION AND A REFLECTIVE LOWER SURFACE, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WING BEING AT A PREDETERMINED ANGLE TO THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE WING, A SOLAR RADIATION TRAP DISPOSED ADJACENT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE WING TO TRAP ENERGY OF SOLAR RADIATION, MEANS FOR ABSORBING SOLAR RADIATION RECEIVED FROM THE HEAT TRAP, A RAMJET DISPOSED BETWEEN THE SURFACES OF THE WING, SAID RAMJET HAVING A PASSAGE FORMED BETWEEN THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE WING AND A LOWER WALL PARALLEL TO THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WING, MEANS TO TRANSFER HEAT ENERGY OBTAINED FROM THE MEANS FOR ABSORPTION OF SOLAR RADIATION TO THE AIR FLOWING THROUGH THE RAMJET TO PROVIDE THRUST TO POWER THE AIRCRAFT, AND STABILIZING MEANS SECURED TO THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE WING SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO THE IMPINGING SUN RAYS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |