Patents by Inventor Larry Lipera

Larry Lipera 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: 5671899
    Abstract: The invention is an airborne vehicle. In detail, the invention includes a main body having a longitudinal, lateral and vertical axis. A pair of wings are pivotally mounted to the main body that are movable about an axis of rotation from a retracted position to an extended position external of the main body along the lateral axis. A linkage assembly for controlling the position of the wings is mounted within the vehicle that includes a guide assembly having an open ended slot aligned with the longitudinal axis thereof. First and second links have their first ends pivotally connected to the wings at a position offset from the axis of rotation of the wings, and the second ends thereof pivotally coupled to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Paul H. Nicholas, Larry Lipera, Stephen G. Justice, Joseph M. Wurts