Patent ID: 8162261
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: B64D,F05B

Abstract:
1. An aerial refueling drogue comprising: a coupling having a channel formed there through, wherein one end of the coupling is attached to a hose of said aerial refueling drogue, the channel allowing a liquid substance to flow from the hose through the coupling; a power generator unit positioned in the channel; and wherein the power generator unit comprises: a generator; and a rotation device rotatably coupled to the generator; wherein the generator and the rotation device are positioned within an interior of the channel and configured to allow the liquid substance to flow through the channel, flow of the liquid substance moving the rotation device allowing the generator to generate electrical power; and a plurality of struts positioned around a perimeter of the generator, wherein one end of each strut is attached to the generator and a second end of each strut is attached to the interior of the channel.