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Method of packing and deploying a foldable wing
Assignee: RYAN AEROUANTICAL CO
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Filing: 1963-05-06
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-05-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Fink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:24
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C31/00; B64C31/028; B64C31/032
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A METHOD OF PACKING AND DEPLOYING A FOLDABLE WING HAVING FOLDABLE LONGITUDINAL EDGE SUPPORTING MEMBERS, WITH FLEXIBLE LIFTING PANELS BETWEEN THE MEMBERS AND FLEXIBLE SUSPENSION LINES SECURED AT SPACED POSITIONS ALONG THE MEMBERS, COMPRISING: ARRANGING THE EDGE SUPPORTING MEMBERS IN ADJACENT, SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION WITH THE LIFTING PANELS FOLDED THEREBETWEEN; FOLDING THE WING WITH A SUBSTANTIAL CENTRALLY FOLDED PORTION AND BRINGING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE EDGE SUPPOIRTING MEMBERS TOGETHER WITH THE SUSPENSION LINES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FOLDED ASSEMBLY; SECURING THE SUSPENSION LINES COLLECTIVELY TO A PAYLOAD TO BE AIR DROPPED AND STOWING THE WING IN FOLDED POSITION ON THE PLAYLOAD; AND, WHEN THE PLAYLOAD IS DROPPED, RELEASING THE FOLDED WING INTO THE AIR STREAM, WHEREBY THE AIR PRESSURE OPENS THE WING WITH THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF OPENING OUTWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, THE SUSPENSION LINES BEING SEPARATED OUTWARDLY WITHOUT ENTANGLEMENT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A METHOD OF PACKING AND DEPLOYING A FOLDABLE WING HAVING FOLDABLE LONGITUDINAL EDGE SUPPORTING MEMBERS, WITH FLEXIBLE LIFTING PANELS BETWEEN THE MEMBERS AND FLEXIBLE SUSPENSION LINES SECURED AT SPACED POSITIONS ALONG THE MEMBERS, COMPRISING: ARRANGING THE EDGE SUPPORTING MEMBERS IN ADJACENT, SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL RELATION WITH THE LIFTING PANELS FOLDED THEREBETWEEN; FOLDING THE WING WITH A SUBSTANTIAL CENTRALLY FOLDED PORTION AND BRINGING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE EDGE SUPPOIRTING MEMBERS TOGETHER WITH THE SUSPENSION LINES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FOLDED ASSEMBLY; SECURING THE SUSPENSION LINES COLLECTIVELY TO A PAYLOAD TO BE AIR DROPPED AND STOWING THE WING IN FOLDED POSITION ON THE PLAYLOAD; AND, WHEN THE PLAYLOAD IS DROPPED, RELEASING THE FOLDED WING INTO THE AIR STREAM, WHEREBY THE AIR PRESSURE OPENS THE WING WITH THE OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF OPENING OUTWARDLY AND DOWNWARDLY IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, THE SUSPENSION LINES BEING SEPARATED OUTWARDLY WITHOUT ENTANGLEMENT.
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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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |