Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuel supply
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuel supply
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036770
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for illumination of aerial refueling hoses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a conduit for transferring a flowable material includes a wall member. A plurality of optical fibers arc at least one of formed within an outer layer of the wall member and disposed on an outer surface of the wall member. A light emitted by the optical fibers illuminates the conduit. In an alternate aspect, the optical fibers may be replaced with a luminescent outer portion. The luminescent outer portion may include an electromagnetic substance, a phosphor substance, an ultraviolet-energized material, or any other suitable material.
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Cutler Theron L.
Shelly Mark A.
Barefoot Galen
Lee & Hayes PLLC
The Boeing Company
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