Patents by Inventor Edward Barocela
Edward Barocela 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).
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Patent number: 7578479Abstract: A system and method of constructing a system for delivering cargo by airdrop are provided. In short, the system uses rotor blades to slow the descent of cargo dropped from an aircraft. In one example of one embodiment, a frame is secured to a cargo pallet and at least one rotor blade is secured to the frame. The rotor blade is secured to the frame in a position such that it causes the cargo pallet and the frame to rotate in air when dropped from an elevation. In another embodiment, the rotor blade may be extendable and extend during flight.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Joseph M. Colich, Edward Barocela, James Lis
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Publication number: 20090206195Abstract: A system and method of constructing a system for delivering cargo by airdrop are provided. In short, the system uses rotor blades to slow the descent of cargo dropped from an aircraft. In one example of one embodiment, a frame is secured to a cargo pallet and at least one rotor blade is secured to the frame. The rotor blade is secured to the frame in a position such that it causes the cargo pallet and the frame to rotate in air when dropped from an elevation. In another embodiment, the rotor blade may be extendable and extend during flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: JOSEPH M. COLICH, EDWARD BAROCELA, JAMES LIS
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Patent number: 7137592Abstract: In one aspect, a hybrid airship including an outer shell, a plurality of helium filled gas envelopes, and an all-electric propulsion system can have a high-aspect ratio wing shape. In some embodiments, the hybrid airship may be launched using buoyancy lift alone and aerodynamic lift may be provided by the all-electric propulsion system. In one aspect, a photovoltaic array and a high energy density power storage system may be combined to power the propulsion system making the propulsion system regenerative. The high-aspect ratio wing shape provides low drag, and can allow the hybrid airship to fly at an altitude of at least about 100,000 ft. By continuously recharging the power storage system, the hybrid airship in accordance with some embodiments can stay aloft for months or even years. The hybrid airship may function as a military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and communications relay platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward Barocela, Patrick F. Cassidy
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Patent number: 7093789Abstract: In one aspect, a hybrid airship including an outer shell, a plurality of helium filled gas envelopes, and an all-electric propulsion system may have the shape of a delta-wing. In some embodiments, the hybrid airship may be launched using buoyancy lift alone and aerodynamic lift may be provided by the all-electric propulsion system. In one aspect, a photovoltaic array and a high energy density power storage system may be combined to power the propulsion system making the propulsion system regenerative. The delta-wing shape can provide a surface area large enough to accommodate very large circular or elliptical transmission devices. By continuously recharging the power storage system, the hybrid airship in accordance with some embodiments can stay aloft at an operational altitude of at least about 85,000 ft for months or even years. The hybrid airship may function as an airborne military communications relay platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward Barocela, Patrick F. Cassidy
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Patent number: 7014142Abstract: Rotor/wing aircraft having a low-drag flap are disclosed. In one embodiment, a rotor/wing aircraft includes an elongated blade having a body portion and a flap portion. The body portion has first and second edges and includes a non-symmetric portion proximate the second edge. The flap portion is moveably coupled to the body portion proximate the second edge and is moveable between a rotary flight position and a forward flight position. In the rotary flight position, the flap portion is proximate at least part of the non-symmetric portion to form a second symmetric portion proximate the second edge. In the forward flight position, the flap portion extends away from the non-symmetric portion to form a tapered portion proximate the second edge.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward Barocela, Charles N. Vaporean
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Publication number: 20050269441Abstract: In one aspect, a hybrid airship including an outer shell, a plurality of helium filled gas envelopes, and an all-electric propulsion system can have a high-aspect ratio wing shape. In some embodiments, the hybrid airship may be launched using buoyancy lift alone and aerodynamic lift may be provided by the all-electric propulsion system. In one aspect, a photovoltaic array and a high energy density power storage system may be combined to power the propulsion system making the propulsion system regenerative. The high-aspect ratio wing shape provides low drag, and can allow the hybrid airship to fly at an altitude of at least about 100,000 ft. By continuously recharging the power storage system, the hybrid airship in accordance with some embodiments can stay aloft for months or even years. The hybrid airship may function as a military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and communications relay platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward Barocela, Patrick Cassidy
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Publication number: 20050258306Abstract: In one aspect, a hybrid airship including an outer shell, a plurality of helium filled gas envelopes, and an all-electric propulsion system may have the shape of a delta-wing. In some embodiments, the hybrid airship may be launched using buoyancy lift alone and aerodynamic lift may be provided by the all-electric propulsion system. In one aspect, a photovoltaic array and a high energy density power storage system may be combined to power the propulsion system making the propulsion system regenerative. The delta-wing shape can provide a surface area large enough to accommodate very large circular or elliptical transmission devices. By continuously recharging the power storage system, the hybrid airship in accordance with some embodiments can stay aloft at an operational altitude of at least about 85,000 ft for months or even years. The hybrid airship may function as an airborne military communications relay platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Edward Barocela, Patrick Cassidy
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Publication number: 20050224633Abstract: Rotor/wing aircraft having a low-drag flap are disclosed. In one embodiment, a rotor/wing aircraft includes an elongated blade having a body portion and a flap portion. The body portion has first and second edges and includes a non-symmetric portion proximate the second edge. The flap portion is moveably coupled to the body portion proximate the second edge and is moveable between a rotary flight position and a forward flight position. In the rotary flight position, the flap portion is proximate at least part of the non-symmetric portion to form a second symmetric portion proximate the second edge. In the forward flight position, the flap portion extends away from the non-symmetric portion to form a tapered portion proximate the second edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Edward Barocela, Charles Vaporean
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Publication number: 20050211827Abstract: A high speed missile and an associated system and method are provided. The missile includes a fuselage member, and an engine carried by the fuselage member and capable of thrusting the missile to transonic speed during flight. A wing actuator is also carried by the fuselage member, and a wing member is pivotally movable by the wing actuator. Advantageously, the wing member may pivot from a fore-aft position aligned along the fuselage member to various sweep angles, and the wing actuator is capable of pivoting the wing member to a predetermined sweep angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventor: Edward Barocela