Patents by Inventor Ronald A. Lueck

Ronald A. Lueck 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).

  • Publication number: 20230406495
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a secondary airfoil apparatus, system and method for improving lift, takeoff, landing and aerodynamic performance of a floatplane. The secondary airfoil is itself of sufficient structural rigidity to withstand any and all forces added by the airfoil during floatplane operation, and is fixedly attached between the floats of the floatplane. The secondary airfoil can be arranged at an optimal angle of incidence and vertical lift position relative to the primary airfoil, or wing of the aircraft, and relative to the floats center of gravity and drag for optimal maneuverability of the floatplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Ronald A. Lueck, Michael Ryan
  • Publication number: 20230316931
    Abstract: The present positioning alert system includes components for monitoring altitude, vertical speed, descending/ascending angles and rates, and gear positioning status and providing visual and aural alerts to the pilot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Ryan, Ronald A. Lueck
  • Patent number: 11731761
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a secondary airfoil apparatus, system and method for improving lift, takeoff, landing and aerodynamic performance of a floatplane. The secondary airfoil can be integrated into the floatplane during manufacture, or retrofitted to an existing floatplane after manufacture. The secondary airfoil is itself of sufficient structural rigidity to withstand any and all forces added by the airfoil during floatplane operation. The secondary airfoil is fixedly attached between the floats of the floatplane, and are purposefully not attached to spreader bars that can exist typically between the floats. The secondary airfoil can be arranged at an optimal angle of incidence and vertical lift position relative to the primary airfoil, or wing of the aircraft, and relative to the floats center of gravity and drag for optimal maneuverability of the floatplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Comp Air Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald A. Lueck, Michael Ryan
  • Publication number: 20220258860
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a secondary airfoil apparatus, system and method for improving lift, takeoff, landing and aerodynamic performance of a floatplane. The secondary airfoil can be integrated into the floatplane during manufacture, or retrofitted to an existing floatplane after manufacture. The secondary airfoil is itself of sufficient structural rigidity to withstand any and all forces added by the airfoil during floatplane operation. The secondary airfoil is fixedly attached between the floats of the floatplane, and are purposefully not attached to spreader bars that can exist typically between the floats. The secondary airfoil can be arranged at an optimal angle of incidence and vertical lift position relative to the primary airfoil, or wing of the aircraft, and relative to the floats center of gravity and drag for optimal maneuverability of the floatplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald A. Lueck, Michael Ryan