System for ensuring failsafe operation of pitot tube covers for multiple types of pitot tubes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12066456
APP PUB NO 20220252634A1
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17704312

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The present invention is directed to multiple arrangements of a self-disengaging pitot tube cover, which can be triggered by a plurality of different environmental conditions while the cover admits to a plurality of different latching mechanisms and opening configurations to guarantee the expeditious, automatic removal of the pitot tube cover while avoiding damage or contamination of the pitot tube itself.

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DEGROFF AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES150 FOREST PARK DRIVE BERNE IN 46711

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DeGroff, Steven A Decatur, US 7 25
Hockemeyer, David J Hoagland, US 10 8
Russell, Phillip R Fort Wayne, US 5 54

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