Patents by Inventor Richard H. Leckman

Richard H. Leckman 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).

  • Aerial refueling spoiler
    Patent number: 4095761
    Abstract: An aerodynamic spoiler mounted on the upper forward surface of the fuselage of an aircraft which is equipped to be refueled by another aircraft while in flight. The spoiler counteracts aerodynamic disturbances produced by the refueling boom and the resultant instabilities in pitch in the aircraft receiving fuel. Four species of the spoiler are disclosed and the device may be made retractable to eliminate drag when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1978
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ardell J. Anderson, Kenneth D. Hurley, Richard H. Leckman, Ronald H. Robinson, Edward N. Tinoco