Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-15
2011-02-15
Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
C244S118100, C294S068100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07887011
ABSTRACT:
An airborne cargo-carrying apparatus includes support and lower structural frames; a retaining mechanism securing a cargo carrier to the support frame; collapsible nose and tail cones coupled to the frames; flexible side panels coupled to the cones and frames; and a cargo door mounted on the lower structural frame. The support frame includes a top panel. The cones and panels are arranged—with the cones collapsed, side panels folded, and cargo door open—to enable the support frame and the cargo carrier to be secured together with the retaining mechanism engaged. The cones, panels, and cargo door are arranged—with the cones expanded, side panels unfolded, and cargo door closed—to substantially envelop the cargo carrier secured to the support frame within an aerodynamic enclosure.
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Alavi David S.
Collins Timothy D
Hoffman Louis J.
O'Hara Brian M
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