Patents by Inventor Michael A. Sohy

Michael A. Sohy 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).

  • Reversible camber airfoil
    Patent number: 7114456
    Abstract: A reversible camber airfoil rib has a first side and a second side that are adjoined at an angle along an interrupted common inner edge extending longitudinally from a leading edge to a trailing edge. An aperture extends through the common inner edge and enables the rib to pivotally couple with a mast about an axis that is transverse to the mast axis. The aperture also allows the rib to slide along the mast. Each of the sides of the rib has a cambered outer edge which supports an airfoil surface. A plurality of the ribs and attending components when enclosed in a flexible covering provides a reversible camber airfoil for use on a wind-powered vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventor: Michael A. Sohy
  • Reversible camber airfoil
    Publication number: 20060118020
    Abstract: A reversible camber airfoil rib has a first side and a second side that are adjoined at an angle along an interrupted common inner edge extending longitudinally from a leading edge to a trailing edge. An aperture extends through the common inner edge and enables the rib to pivotally couple with a mast about an axis that is transverse to the mast axis. The aperture also allows the rib to slide along the mast. Each of the sides of the rib has a cambered outer edge which supports an airfoil surface. A plurality of the ribs and attending components when enclosed in a flexible covering provides a reversible camber airfoil for use on a wind-powered vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Sohy