Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuselage and body construction
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-02
2010-06-15
Mansen, Michael R (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuselage and body construction
C244S120000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07735779
ABSTRACT:
A fuselage structure including an upper fuselage portion defined by a first cross-section including at least three different radii of curvature. The fuselage structure may also include a lower fuselage portion defined by a second cross-section including at least three different radii of curvature, wherein the first cross-section is different from the second cross-section.
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Georgeson Gary E
Griess Kenneth H.
Mansen Michael R
Michener Joshua J
Moore Charles L.
Moore & Van Allen PLLC
The Boeing Company
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