Patents by Inventor David L. Leslie

David L. Leslie 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).

  • Patent number: 4586681
    Abstract: An erectable wing structure for a supersonic airframe that is stowable within the body of the airframe includes a housing defining an elongated cavity in which is mounted a wing supporting strut assembly having an elongated leading edge strut pivoted at one end within the stowable cavity and including a trailing strut that is foldable and pivotally connected at one end to the cavity structure and at the other end to the outer end of the leading edge strut and including a single layer of fabric stretched between the strut and clamped between the strut structure made up of separable, mirror image, strut links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: General Dynamics Pomona Division
    Inventors: Larry D. Wedertz, David L. Leslie, John A. Karish