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Fluidic propulsive system

  • US 10,501,197 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2016
  • Issued: 12/10/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A propulsion system coupled to a vehicle, the system comprising:

  • a convex surface having a perimeter and a plurality of recesses;

    a diffusing structure coupled to the convex surface;

    at least one conduit coupled to the convex surface and configured to introduce to the convex surface via multiple nozzles distributed along the entirety of the perimeter a primary fluid produced by the vehicle; and

    an intake structure coupled to the convex surface and configured to introduce to the diffusing structure a secondary fluid accessible to the vehicle, wherein the nozzles are downstream of the intake structure, and wherein the diffusing structure comprises a terminal end configured to provide egress from the system for the introduced primary fluid and secondary fluid.

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