Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft power plants
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Eldred, J. Woodrow (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft power plants
C244S11700R, C244S1020SS
Reexamination Certificate
active
06966524
ABSTRACT:
Engine nacelles for use with aircraft. In one embodiment, an engine nacelle includes an inlet having an inlet aperture and an outlet having an outlet aperture. In one aspect of this embodiment, the engine nacelle further includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a third side portion. The first side portion can extend at least generally between a first edge portion of the inlet aperture and a third edge portion of the outlet aperture. The second side portion can be offset from the first side portion and extend at least generally between a second edge portion of the inlet aperture and a fourth edge portion of the outlet aperture to define a first interior portion. The third side portion can be offset from the second side portion and extend at least generally from the second edge portion of the inlet aperture toward the fourth edge portion of the outlet aperture to define a second interior portion. In another aspect of this embodiment, the first interior portion is configured to house an engine, and the second interior portion is configured to house a landing gear assembly.
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Eldred J. Woodrow
Perkins Coie LLP
The Boeing Company
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