Patents by Inventor Alan R. Handley

Alan R. Handley 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).

  • System for controlling the lift of aircraft
    Patent number: 7568656
    Abstract: A system for controlling lift of an aircraft comprises an inflatable compartment for containing a gas which is lighter than air. A receiver receives and stores the gas in a compressed condition. Means are provided for compressing the gas and transferring it from the inflatable compartment into the receiver thus reducing the lift force on the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Alan R. Handley