Patents by Inventor Thomas Francis Daily, JR.

Thomas Francis Daily, JR. 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).

  • Ducted wing propulsion system
    Patent number: 11873083
    Abstract: An aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes a ducted wing portion and a fan chamber. The fan chamber is attached to a bottom of the ducted wing portion. A fan assembly is provided in the fan chamber and is operative to blow air through the ducted wing portion. The ducted wing portion is configured to direct air blown by the fan assembly down to provide lift for the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Daily, Jr.
  • Ducted wing propulsion system
    Publication number: 20230033249
    Abstract: An aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes a ducted wing portion and a fan chamber. The fan chamber is attached to a bottom of the ducted wing portion. A fan assembly is provided in the fan chamber and is operative to blow air through the ducted wing portion. The ducted wing portion is configured to direct air blown by the fan assembly down to provide lift for the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Daily, JR.
  • VTOL aircraft with jet engine coupled to downward thrust nozzles
    Patent number: 10988263
    Abstract: An aircraft including an engine compartment and an engine provided in the engine compartment. The aircraft further includes a ductwork housing positioned above the engine. The ductwork housing includes at least one duct. The at least one duct has an outlet port that faces downwardly. Operation of the engine causes air to flow through the duct and exit the outlet port. The outlet port is configured to direct the air flow downwardly to provide lift for the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Daily, Jr.
  • AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20180170561
    Abstract: An aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes an engine compartment and an engine provided in the engine compartment. The aircraft further includes a ductwork housing positioned above the engine. The ductwork housing includes at least one duct. The at least one duct has an outlet port that faces downwardly. Operation of the engine causes air to flow through the duct and exit the outlet port. The outlet port is configured to direct the air flow downwardly to provide lift for the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas Francis Daily, JR.