Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft sustentation – Sustaining airfoils
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-24
2007-07-24
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft sustentation
Sustaining airfoils
Reexamination Certificate
active
11066354
ABSTRACT:
A rotatable leading edge for the fuselage and wings of an aircraft is disclosed. The leading edge may be rotated from an undeflected or retracted position adjacent to the fuselage and wings to a deflected or extended position. In the extended position, the leading edge increases lift of the aircraft at low speeds. In the retracted position, gaps associated with the leading edge are avoided.
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Mayle Edward J.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon LLP
Towner, Esq. Alan G.
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