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Wingknut
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‘Means and Apparatus for Propelling and Guiding Balloons’, (US 363037 A)
Hi folks,
I hope this isn't old news but I couldn’t resist sharing this, way-out as it is:
From: Charles Richard Edouard Wulff, published May 17th 1887.
"By this present invention the mechanical motor and propelling and guiding arrangements are replaced by a living motor or motors taken from the flying classes of birds — such as, for example, one or more eagles, vultures, condors, &c. By means of suitable arrangements (clearly shown in the annexed drawings) all the qualities and powers given by nature to these most perfect kinds of birds may be completely utilized."
Link: http://www.google.com/patents/US363037
Cheers, 'Wingknut'
Hi folks,
I hope this isn't old news but I couldn’t resist sharing this, way-out as it is:
From: Charles Richard Edouard Wulff, published May 17th 1887.
"By this present invention the mechanical motor and propelling and guiding arrangements are replaced by a living motor or motors taken from the flying classes of birds — such as, for example, one or more eagles, vultures, condors, &c. By means of suitable arrangements (clearly shown in the annexed drawings) all the qualities and powers given by nature to these most perfect kinds of birds may be completely utilized."
Link: http://www.google.com/patents/US363037
Cheers, 'Wingknut'
