IP Library Granted Patent US 1,137,085
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US 1,137,085 · App. 29/970,829 · Granted Jul 28, 2026

Foldable tail for hybrid aircraft

Inventors: Samuel Hall Bousfield (Redmond, OR); David Seth Nobles (Redmond, OR)
Assignee: SAMSON SKY
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Patent No.
US 1,137,085
App. No.
29/970,829
Granted
Jul 28, 2026
Kind
S1
Claims (1)

The ornamental design for a foldable tail for hybrid aircraft as shown and described.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2025
From: BOUSFIELD, SAMUEL HALL; NOBLES, DAVID SETH
To: SAMSON SKY
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