MUMBAI, India, Nov. 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202441035212 A) filed by S. P. Sumanth; Raghavendra Surendra; and Samyak Nagesha, Mysore, Karnataka, on May 3, 2024, for 'dynamic deicer boots with biomimetic leading edge for enhanced aircraft aerodynamics and safety.'
Inventor(s) include Raghavendra Surendra; and Samyak Nagesha.
The application for the patent was published on Nov. 7, under issue no. 45/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a dynamic deicing and aerodynamic enhancement system for aircraft. The system comprises a deicer boot (001) mounted on the leading edge of an aerodynamic surface, incorporating inflatable chambers (002) configured to form biomimetic protuberances. A pneumatic supply system (003) controlled via electronically actuated valves (005) and a central control unit (007) dynamically inflates or deflates the chambers (002) based on real-time inputs from a sensor array (006). The system enables active disruption of ice formation and real-time optimization of aerodynamic performance, including reduction of flow separation, improvement of lift-to-drag ratios, and suppression of trailing-edge noise. Redundancy through backup pneumatic distribution (009) and secondary circuits (010) ensures reliability. The invention further extends to wind turbine blades, underwater vehicles, and combustion systems, offering dynamic surface control for performance optimization. Thus, the invention significantly advances deicing efficiency, aerodynamic safety, noise reduction, and multi-domain adaptability."
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