Patents Assigned to Hyalta Aeronautices, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9623954
    Abstract: The present invention is a variable geometry lighter-than-air (LTA) aircraft that is adapted to morph its shape from a symmetric cross-section buoyant craft to an asymmetric lifting body and even to a symmetric zero lift configuration. The basic structure is a semi rigid airship with movable longerons. Movement of the longerons adjusts the camber of the upper and/or lower surfaces to achieve varying shapes of the lifting-body. This transformation changes both the lift and drag characteristics of the craft to alter the flight characteristics. The transformation may be accomplished while the craft is airborne and does not require any ground support equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hyalta Aeronautices, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Kempshall