Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Ice prevention
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Collins, Timothy D. (Department: 3643)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Ice prevention
C244S13400A
Reexamination Certificate
active
10856939
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for inhibiting accretion of airborne material on a surface of an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a film adapted to overlie at least a portion of the aircraft surface and a driver mechanism coupled to the film. The driver mechanism is operative to slideably move the film relative to the aircraft surface, such that airborne material impinging on the film detaches itself and breaks away therefrom. In a particular example of implementation, the apparatus is adapted and used for inhibiting accretion of airborne material on an airfoil leading edge.
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Bombardier Aéronautique
Collins Timothy D.
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