ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,630,296, issued on May 19.
"Hybrid propulsion system for aircraft" was invented by Jay Bhatt (Bryan, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Hybrid propulsion integral systems for a fixed wing aircraft, and a V/STOL aircraft. A core of the jet engine rotates an integral generator, that provides current to charge batteries located in various locations on an aircraft. The batteries and generator are selectively used to power electric motor(s) that provide the sole source of torque (power) to fans, propellers, or rotors that propel the aircraft, along with a fuel operated gas turbine. In addition, for a V/STOL air vehicle, a hybrid propulsion s...