Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Yechout

Thomas R. Yechout 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).

  • Rakelet
    Patent number: 8382041
    Abstract: A rakelet comprises a raked portion and a winglet portion that selectively integrate features of raked wingtips and winglets into a wingtip device that improves aircraft endurance and range over standard wings and over other wingtip devices such as raked wings, winglets, and the like. The features of the rakelet can be configured to improve and maximize the range and endurance for any particular aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Thomas R. Yechout