Patents by Inventor Steven E. Riddick

Steven E. Riddick 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).

  • Aircraft configured for flight in an atmosphere having low density
    Patent number: 8196858
    Abstract: An aircraft is configured for flight in an atmosphere having a low density. The aircraft includes a fuselage, a pair of wings, and a rear stabilizer. The pair of wings extends from the fuselage in opposition to one another. The rear stabilizer extends from the fuselage in spaced relationship to the pair of wings. The fuselage, the wings, and the rear stabilizer each present an upper surface opposing a lower surface. The upper and lower surfaces have X, Y, and Z coordinates that are configured for flight in an atmosphere having low density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Mark A. Croom, Stephen C. Smith, Paul A. Gelhausen, Mark D. Guynn, Craig A. Hunter, David A. Paddock, Steven E. Riddick, John E. Teter, Jr.