141 |
Aircraft with forward opening inlay spoilers for yaw control |
US11023949 |
2004-12-28 |
US20060102802A1 |
2006-05-18 |
Walter Clark |
An aircraft comprises first and second wings positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis with each of the first and second wings including an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein no control surfaces are attached to the lower surface of the wings. A first forward opening control surface is attached by a first hinge to an upper surface of the first wing and a second forward opening control surface being attached by a second hinge to an upper surface of the second wing. Each of the first and second hinges is canted with respect to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A method of yaw control performed by the aircraft is also included. |
142 |
Method for manufacture of cellular materials and structures for blast and impact mitigation and resulting structure |
US10522068 |
2003-07-23 |
US20050255289A1 |
2005-11-17 |
Haydn Wadley |
Provided is the utilization of face panels (20) containing core materials (16) topologically structured at small scale, relative to a system (e.g. ship hull) that utilize them. They are optimized Lo absorb or reflect the energy subject to their while also possessing the ability to efficiently support high structural loads. It is entirely compatible with double-hull ship design concepts, because the volume between the hulls is used to locate the energy absorbing material substructures. The approach can be generalized to provide protection from impacts of low, intermediate or high intensity. The technology to design such structures requires materials selection and cell topology designs coupled with and techniques for the affordable manufacturing of structures that must he able to sustain severe dynamic deformations. It requires a coupling of effects occurring and phenomena that occur at the materials and structural levels. |
143 |
Parachute active protection apparatus |
US10904089 |
2004-10-22 |
US06957602B1 |
2005-10-25 |
Walter H. Koenig; Gregory Malejko; John C. Grau |
An apparatus for protecting an object from an incoming munition includes a tracking apparatus mounted on the object, for tracking the incoming munition; a firing solution computer connected to the tracking apparatus; a plurality of launch tubes mounted on the object, the plurality of launch tubes pointing in different directions so as to maximize coverage of an area surrounding the object; a parachute container attached to each launch tube; an igniter disposed in a rear of each launch tube and connected to the firing solution computer; a propelling charge disposed in front of each igniter; a mass disposed in front of each propelling charge; a connecting ring attached to a front of each mass; a parachute disposed in the parachute container; and a cable connecting the connecting ring and the parachute. |
144 |
Apparatus for aerial rearmament of aircraft |
US10685879 |
2003-10-15 |
US06932299B2 |
2005-08-23 |
John A. Beyerle; Gary L. Illingworth |
The invention provides an apparatus for the aerial transfer of munitions from a rearming aircraft to the weapons pylon of the recipient combat aircraft. The invention also provides for the selection of munitions from a database of munitions and aircraft types in response to an Air Tasking Order. The invention allows a variety of combat aircraft to be adapted to aerial rearmament. The invention also provides for the release of precision guided munitions directly from a rearming aircraft so that orbiting combat aircraft can guide these munitions to the target by remote control. |
145 |
Conformal airliner defense (CAD) system |
US10624784 |
2003-07-22 |
US06929214B2 |
2005-08-16 |
James E. Ackleson; Michael A. Guy; Robert A. Hale; Jeffrey A. Plebanski |
A conformal air defense (CAD) system is provided which is adapted to be attached externally to an aircraft as an appendage. The CAD system includes a conformal mounting adapter having an aircraft-to-adapter interface and upper adapter side. A mounting structure is provided which has an adapter interface and a mounting side, wherein the adapter interface is attached to the upper adapter side. A missile countermeasures system is mounted on the mounting side of the mounting structure. And a cover substantially encloses the countermeasures system, wherein the cover is removably fastened to the mounting side of the mounting structure. |
146 |
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AERIAL REARMAMENT OF AIRCRAFT |
US10685879 |
2003-10-15 |
US20050145752A1 |
2005-07-07 |
John Beyerle; Gary Illingworth |
The invention provides an apparatus for the aerial transfer of munitions from a rearming aircraft to the weapons pylon of the recipient combat aircraft. The invention also provides for the selection of munitions from a database of munitions and aircraft types in response to an Air Tasking Order. The invention allows a variety of combat aircraft to be adapted to aerial rearmament. The invention also provides for the release of precision guided munitions directly from a rearming aircraft so that orbiting combat aircraft can guide these munitions to the target by remote control. |
147 |
Fixture for mounting weapons, and method of using |
US10411169 |
2003-04-09 |
US06889592B2 |
2005-05-10 |
John D. Isker; Michael L. Wells; Daniel P. Brown |
An adjustable fixture for mounting any of a plurality of weapon sets to an aircraft includes a bracket and lugs that are adjustably mechanically coupled to the bracket. The fixture may be adjusted once, to achieve proper orientation relative to the aircraft for boresighting, and may thereafter allow switching of weapon sets, either of the same type or of different types, without a need for re-boresighting. Quick-release fasteners, such as quick-release pins, may be used to couple the weapon sets to the fixture, to allow for easy and rapid change of weapon stores. The fixture may include one or more adapters used to allow various kinds of weapon sets to be coupled to the bracket. |
148 |
Fixture for mounting weapons, and method of using |
US10411169 |
2003-04-09 |
US20040216596A1 |
2004-11-04 |
John
D.
Isker; Michael
L.
Wells; Daniel
P.
Brown |
An adjustable fixture for mounting any of a plurality of weapon sets to an aircraft includes a bracket and lugs that are adjustably mechanically coupled to the bracket. The fixture may be adjusted once, to achieve proper orientation relative to the aircraft for boresighting, and may thereafter allow switching of weapon sets, either of the same type or of different types, without a need for re-boresighting. Quick-release fasteners, such as quick-release pins, may be used to couple the weapon sets to the fixture, to allow for easy and rapid change of weapon stores. The fixture may include one or more adapters used to allow various kinds of weapon sets to be coupled to the bracket. |
149 |
Apparatus and method for restraining and releasing a control surface |
US10369370 |
2003-02-18 |
US20040159227A1 |
2004-08-19 |
Gregory
M.
Richards |
An apparatus includes a restraint for restraining a first control surface in a stowed configuration and a severing mechanism for parting the restraint to allow the first control surface to move into an operational configuration. A vehicle includes a body, a first control surface rotatably mounted to the body, and a restraint attached to the first control surface for restraining the first control surface in a stowed configuration. The vehicle further includes a severing mechanism for parting the restraint to allow the first control surface to move into an operational configuration. A method includes attaching a restraint to the control surface to restrain the control surface in a stowed configuration and cutting the restraint to allow the control surface to move to an operational configuration. |
150 |
Aircraft with forward opening inlay spoilers for yaw control |
US10353660 |
2003-01-29 |
US20040144893A1 |
2004-07-29 |
Walter
Dennis
Clark |
An aircraft comprises first and second wings positioned on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis, a first forward opening control surface attached to an upper surface of the first wing, and a second forward opening control surface attached to an upper surface of the second wing, wherein each of the first and second hinges is canted with respect to a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. A method of providing yaw control of an aircraft is also provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a first forward opening, canted spoiler in a top surface of a first wing of the aircraft, providing a second forward opening, canted spoiler in a top surface of a second wing of the aircraft, and operating the first and second spoilers differentially to create a yaw moment. The creation of yaw moments without any down force has application in sweptback wings where the tips are behind the center of gravity of the aircraft. The advantage is in reducing radar cross section over traditional (forward hinged, rearward opening) spoilers where there must be a spoiler on the bottom side to counter the down force created by the top spoiler. |
151 |
System, bypass apparatus and method of operating a store of a first predetermined type |
US10199867 |
2002-07-19 |
US06763289B2 |
2004-07-13 |
James V. Leonard; Richard E. Meyer; William Joseph Ebert, Jr. |
A system for operating and releasing a store of a first predetermined type includes an aircraft adapted to control the operation of stores of a second predetermined type and a bypass apparatus. The store is releasably secured to the aircraft, and the aircraft is capable of releasing the store. The aircraft is capable of being configured such that a store of the first predetermined type is capable of operating independent of operating instructions. The bypass apparatus is carried by the aircraft and adapted to facilitate operation of the store. The bypass apparatus can store operating instructions and thereafter transmit the operating instructions into the store. As such, after the aircraft releases the store the store is capable of operating according to the operating instructions. Also, the system can include an umbilical cable disposed between the aircraft and the store. The bypass apparatus can, therefore, be disposed within the umbilical cable. |
152 |
Reconfigurable reconnaissance pod system |
US09977461 |
2001-10-15 |
US20030071170A1 |
2003-04-17 |
Andrea
A.
Hilbert |
A sensor-carrying pod which has middle and readily detachable end sections. The end sections are chosen from a suite of different end sections, depending upon the sensors used in a mission. The sections may include panels, or windows specifically transmissive to predetermined wavelengths, such as visible and IR. A deployment arrangement allows the pod to move horizontally and vertically, from an aircraft, into the airstream, and back again after a mission. The door of the aircraft is sealed around a component of the deployment arrangement to allow for pressurization of the aircraft for high altitude reconnaissance missions. |
153 |
Packaging method for infrared special material |
US10120176 |
2002-04-10 |
US06510798B2 |
2003-01-28 |
Roger D. Brum |
A method of packaging a multiplicity of infrared decoy foils into a canister having an aft end and a drive screw extending therein. The present method allows for the controlled dispensing and dispersal of the decoy foils from within the canister and comprises the initial step of assembling the decoy foils into at least one stack. The stack is advanced into the canister, with a preload being applied to at least a portion of the stack through the use of at least one separator plate cooperatively engaged to the drive screw. The preload applied to the decoy foils is of a force greater than or equal to that required to dispense the decoy foils from the canister. |
154 |
Packaging method for infrared special material |
US09792516 |
2001-02-23 |
US06499407B2 |
2002-12-31 |
Roger D. Brum |
A method of packaging a multiplicity of infrared decoy foils into a canister having an aft end and a drive screw extending therein. The present method allows for the controlled dispensing and dispersal of the decoy foils from within the canister and comprises the initial step of assembling the decoy foils into at least one stack. The stack is advanced into the canister, with a preload being applied to at least a portion of the stack through the use of at least one separator plate cooperatively engaged to the drive screw. The preload applied to the decoy foils is of a force greater than or equal to that required to dispense the decoy foils from the canister. |
155 |
PACKAGING METHOD FOR INFRARED SPECIAL MATERIAL |
US09792516 |
2001-02-23 |
US20020170456A1 |
2002-11-21 |
Roger
D.
Brum |
A method of packaging a multiplicity of infrared decoy foils into a canister having an aft end and a drive screw extending therein. The present method allows for the controlled dispensing and dispersal of the decoy foils from within the canister and comprises the initial step of assembling the decoy foils into at least one stack. The stack is advanced into the canister, with a preload being applied to at least a portion of the stack through the use of at least one separator plate cooperatively engaged to the drive screw. The preload applied to the decoy foils is of a force greater than or equal to that required to dispense the decoy foils from the canister. |
156 |
Packaging method for infrared special material |
US10120176 |
2002-04-10 |
US20020117073A1 |
2002-08-29 |
Roger
D.
Brum |
A method of packaging a multiplicity of infrared decoy foils into a canister having an aft end and a drive screw extending therein. The present method allows for the controlled dispensing and dispersal of the decoy foils from within the canister and comprises the initial step of assembling the decoy foils into at least one stack. The stack is advanced into the canister, with a preload being applied to at least a portion of the stack through the use of at least one separator plate cooperatively engaged to the drive screw. The preload applied to the decoy foils is of a force greater than or equal to that required to dispense the decoy foils from the canister. |
157 |
Apparatus for improving the installation moments of external loads on aircraft |
US09851414 |
2001-05-09 |
US20020005459A1 |
2002-01-17 |
Ronald
Deslandes; Stefan
Donauer; Alois
Pantele |
Apparatus for reducing the installation moments of an external load installed at at least one fastening station of an aircraft includes a ramp arranged in front of the shoulder station relative to the direction of flight. The height of the ramp increases toward the fastening station, and the end of the ramp that is located in proximity of the shoulder station forms a break-off edge that is disposed at a predetermined distance from the outer side of the external load that is directed toward the break-off edge, in order to influence pitch moments and yawing moments of the external load. |
158 |
Starting device for a towed flying body |
US273721 |
1999-03-22 |
US6056236A |
2000-05-02 |
Peter Weimer; Rudolf Sock |
A starting device for a flying body on an aircraft includes a structural frame fixed to the aircraft, a towed-body holding saddle on which the towed flying body can be held by the effect of the tractive forces of the trail line and at least one swivelling lever by means of which the towed-body holding saddle is swivellably connected with the structural frame. The towed-body holding saddle is swivellable so that it can be moved, together with the towed flying body, from a first position close to the aircraft, into a parallel position farther away from the aircraft and back. The position away from the aircraft is displaced outwardly and downwardly, relative to the axes of the aircraft, the position close to the aircraft. |
159 |
Device for feeding ammunition into an airbornee weapon and aircraft
equipped with such a device |
US904395 |
1997-07-31 |
US5932831A |
1999-08-03 |
Gianluigi Bandera |
A device for feeding ammunition in the form of a continuous belt into a weapon carried on an aircraft; the device having a rigid conduit extending longitudinally along a side of the fuselage of the aircraft, and in turn having a rear portion for loading the ammunition, and a front portion connectable to the weapon by a flexible conduit; the rear portion of the rigid conduit being of such a width as to house the ammunition in two rows, in an accordion configuration; and the front portion being narrower to house the ammunition in a single row. |
160 |
Armouring |
US734949 |
1996-10-23 |
US5905225A |
1999-05-18 |
Vernon Peregrin Joynt |
An up-armouring kit is suitable for use in protecting a protected zone behind a base 24 against a self forming fragment type landmine. The up-armouring kit comprises an outer wear plate 12, which is advantageously of armour plating of a composition and thickness suitable to prevent penetration by small arm bullets including light machine gun bullets; an inner catch plate 18 of a material having a ductility of at least about 8%; and an intermediate impact absorbing layer 16 of a material selected from the group consisting of a ceramic material, a refractory material, a glass based material and glass. The wear plate, the impact absorbing layer and the catch plate are bonded together in that order to form a sandwich construction (22). |