Patents by Inventor William H. Womble

William H. Womble 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: 4015801
    Abstract: A maneuverable, ram air inflated, flexible aerial wing includes a plurality of adjacent, forward facing air cells having first openings along the leading edge thereof and a control surface extending between the aforesaid cells and the trailing edge. Generally rectangular in overall shape the cells are of such size and so positioned, and include rearward facing second openings, as to displace the separation point of the relative airflow across the upper surface further toward the trailing edge than with known devices, and which therefore achieves a higher lift to drag ratio. Further, the control line system and a series of rear vents combine to reduce the force required to lower the surface and help prevent erratic flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Inventors: William H. Womble, John D. Campbell