Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Kruse

Matthew R. Kruse has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Toy aircraft and method of flight control thereof
    Patent number: 5100357
    Abstract: A toy airplane is launched; and an air flow deflecting surface is located in spaced relation to a V-shaped, swept-back wing of the airplane to deflect air flow generally upwardly toward the flight path of the airplane to aid in sustaining or balancing its flight. That surface is movable relative to the wing, and may be hand-held beneath the flying wing. In a modification, a separate stabilizer surface may be connected to the wing to dangle, forwardly thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Aerovironment, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler MacCready, Martyn B. Cowley, Taras Kiceniuk, Jr., Parker MacCready, Walter R. Morgan, Matthew R. Kruse