Patents Assigned to Valsan Partners
  • Patent number: 5407153
    Abstract: A system is provided which enables winglets to be added to existing wing structures of 727 model aircraft to increase fuel efficiency while providing a means for redistributing additional loads created by the winglets so that modified aircraft can be operated safely and within government regulations. Re-setting of existing wing flaps and ailerons safely offsets the load increase caused by the addition of winglets and also contributes to increased fuel efficiency. An airplane wing modification kit comprises a winglet and modified components for re-rigging the settings of ailerons and flaps of existing 727 model airplanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Valsan Partners
    Inventors: Philip S. Kirk, Richard Whitcomb
  • Patent number: 4836469
    Abstract: A system is provided for existing three-engine jet aircraft to reduce the noise levels at take-off and landing in order to meet governmental noise regulations. The system is particularly suitable for 727-200 aircraft having three JT8D engines. A hush kit is formed of the modified components for installation in existing airplanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: Valsan Partners Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Robert E. Wagenfeld