Launch and capture systems for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8162256
APP PUB NO 20090236470A1
SERIAL NO

12051552

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A launch and capture system for capturing a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle having a thruster and a duct configured to direct airflow generated by the thruster includes a capture plate and an extension. The capture plate is configured to alter the airflow and generate a force attracting the duct to the capture plate. The extension is coupled to the capture plate, and is configured to at least facilitate holding the VTOL vehicle against the capture plate.

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC855 S MINT STREET CHARLOTTE NC 28202

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  • 2008 Application Filing Year
  • B64F Class
  • 37 Applications Filed
  • 18 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 48.65 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Goossen, Emray R Albuquerque, US 20 1564
Sheoran, Yogendra Y Scottsdale, US 22 805

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  • B64F Class
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