Patents by Inventor Dirk A. Jungquist

Dirk A. Jungquist 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).

  • Split span vee tail control arrangement for air vehicle
    Patent number: 5224665
    Abstract: An active flight control arrangement for an air vehicle that includes a split span vee fin tail control arrangement whereby inner and outer spans of each fin are independently operable to provide yaw, roll, and pitch control for an air vehicle in flight. The inner and outer spans of each fin are preferably not, but may be, in the same plane. An intermediate controllable span may also be provided between the inner and outer spans of each fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division
    Inventors: Jon A. Goldsberry, Dirk A. Jungquist