System and method for improving fuel storage within a wing of an aircraft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9731810
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14860943

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A system and method for improving fuel storage within the wing of an aircraft. In one exemplary embodiment, the system and method eliminate the traditional spars and ribs, and any spanwise and cordwise connecting vertical webs, within a wing. Instead, the system comprises a plurality of modified flared spars, each having a length defined by an angled hat section, to form a wing structure. The modified flared spars may also comprise one or more lengths defined by a specialized section configured to accommodate a portion of a box section, or any other internal component of the wing. The system and method may also involve a contiguous fuel bladder of any size/type. The fuel bladder for the wing may comprise a fabric coated or impregnated with an elastomeric material that may include a polyurethane dispersion layer combined with a sealant.

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ROBERTSON FUEL SYSTEMS L L C800 WEST CARVER ROAD SUITE 101 TEMPE AS 85284

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bracken, Jeffrey Tempe, US 2 2
Canole, Quinn Tempe, US 2 2
York, William Tempe, US 10 178

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