Directional control system for hovercraft
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Mar 31, 2015
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Dec 19, 2013
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Jun 13, 2013
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Abstract
A hovercraft including a directional control system is disclosed. The directional control system includes at least one airflow control assembly configured to generate and direct at least one airflow. The at least one airflow generated and directed by the airflow control assembly results in component forces that are used to move and control the hovercraft in lateral, forward and reverse directions, or any degree of direction between the lateral, forward and reverse directions. The configuration of the at least one airflow control assembly enables precise control over movement of the hovercraft.
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MERCIER-JONES LLC | 450 E WATERSIDE DRIVE UNIT 1205 CHICAGO IL 60601 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B60V Class
- 6 Applications Filed
- 6 Patents Issued To-Date
- 100 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Mercier, Michael William | Chicago, US | 10 | 170 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 170 |
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