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Aircraft airfoil pods
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1964-06-03
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Granted: 1965-08-10
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Expires: 1984-06-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan T Roper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:19
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C3/00; B64D; B64D37/00; B64D37/02; B64D37/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A POD FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A SWEPT AIRFOIL, SAID POD COMPRISING AN ELONGATED CONTAINER OF NONCIRCULAR CROSS SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID AIRFOIL, SAID CONTAINER HAVING CLOSED FORWARD AND REARWARD ENDS AND A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY ORIENTED INBOARD SURFACE WHICH COMMENCES FORWARD OF THE LEADING EDGE OF SAID AIRFOIL AND EXTENDS BEYOND THE TRAILING EDGE, SAID INBOARD SURFACE FORMING AN END-PLATE AND BEING CONTOURED TO CONFORM TO CONTIGUOUS TWO-DINENSIONAL STREAMLINE PATHS OF AIR EXISTING AROUND SAID AIRFOIL WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS MOVING AT SUBSTANTIALLY CRUISE VELOCITY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A POD FOR USE IN COMBINATION WITH AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A SWEPT AIRFOIL, SAID POD COMPRISING AN ELONGATED CONTAINER OF NONCIRCULAR CROSS SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID AIRFOIL, SAID CONTAINER HAVING CLOSED FORWARD AND REARWARD ENDS AND A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY ORIENTED INBOARD SURFACE WHICH COMMENCES FORWARD OF THE LEADING EDGE OF SAID AIRFOIL AND EXTENDS BEYOND THE TRAILING EDGE, SAID INBOARD SURFACE FORMING AN END-PLATE AND BEING CONTOURED TO CONFORM TO CONTIGUOUS TWO-DINENSIONAL STREAMLINE PATHS OF AIR EXISTING AROUND SAID AIRFOIL WHEN THE AIRCRAFT IS MOVING AT SUBSTANTIALLY CRUISE VELOCITY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-09 | 1969-02-08 | 1969-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-09 | 1973-02-08 | 1973-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-09 | 1977-02-08 | 1977-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |