Patent GB-1868-2680
From Brewer and Alexander, pp 50-51: ""Aeroplanes are employed for supporting the apparatus on the atmosphere, and the propulsion is obtained [from rocket jets ...] produced by the combustion of gaseous hydrocarbons mixed with atmospheric air. There are two aeroplanes, one on each side of the vessel, mounted on their centres so that they may be adjusted in angle, to direct the machine up or down; and the outer edges of these aeroplanes are provided with jets, pointing downwards, to buoy the machine up when required. Jets are provided at the stern to propel the machine, or propellers may be employed having jets at the ends of their blades, for giving the desired rotary movement. By altering the director of the bow or stern propeller, the vessel is turned on its axis, and so travels to the right or left, or this steering may be performed by steam-jets acting diagonally at the bow or stern. The machine is started by running down hill on wheels . . . connected to the body by means of springs. A generator for making gas, and improved jets are also described."
Sources
- Brewer and Alexander, 1893, Aëronautics, p50-51
- Neilson, 1910, Aeroplane Patents, p71
| Year filed | 1868 |
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| Year granted | 1868 |
| Office | GB |
| Patent number | 2680 |
| Inventors | John Morrison Hunter |
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| Applicant person | John Morrison Hunter |
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| Applicant type | INDIV |
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| Original title | Flying machine |
| English title | Flying machine |
| Tech fields | jets, propellers, propulsion, control, hybrid |
| Filing date | 1868 |
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| Family year | 1868 |
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