US3206146A
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Aeroplanes having wings capable of adjustment in sweep
Assignee: BAC AND BRITISH AEROSPACE
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Filing: 1963-10-16
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1983-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Toms Charles Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:00
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64C; B64C3/00; B64C3/38; B64C3/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
AWN AEROPLANE HAVING A BODY AND WINGS EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY AND MOUNTED UPON PIVOTS WITH CAPABILITY OF ADJUSTMENT IN SWEEP, AND COMPRISING MEANS WHEREBY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTING SUCH AN ADJUSTMENT, THE WINGS ARE EACH CAUSED TO ROTATE ABOUT A FIRST PIVOT AXIS WHICH IS FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE WING AND HAVING A TRANSLATORY MOTION RELATIVE TO THE BODY, FURTHER MEANS BEING PROVIDED FOR MOVING SAID FIRST PIVOT AXIS AND A SECOND PIVOT AXIS UPON THE WING ROOT STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO THE BODY ALONG SEPARATE SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BUT RELATIVELY INCLINED STRAIGHT LINES WITHIN THE WIDTH OF THE BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
AWN AEROPLANE HAVING A BODY AND WINGS EXTENDING FROM SAID BODY AND MOUNTED UPON PIVOTS WITH CAPABILITY OF ADJUSTMENT IN SWEEP, AND COMPRISING MEANS WHEREBY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXECUTING SUCH AN ADJUSTMENT, THE WINGS ARE EACH CAUSED TO ROTATE ABOUT A FIRST PIVOT AXIS WHICH IS FIXED WITH RESPECT TO THE WING AND HAVING A TRANSLATORY MOTION RELATIVE TO THE BODY, FURTHER MEANS BEING PROVIDED FOR MOVING SAID FIRST PIVOT AXIS AND A SECOND PIVOT AXIS UPON THE WING ROOT STRUCTURE IN RELATION TO THE BODY ALONG SEPARATE SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL BUT RELATIVELY INCLINED STRAIGHT LINES WITHIN THE WIDTH OF THE BODY.
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |