The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, did not patent their aircraft as a whole but rather patented several key innovations and components that were integral to the design and operation of their flying machines. On May 22, 1906, the Wright Brothers were granted U.S. Patent No. 821,393 for their "Flying-Machine," which covered their method of controlling an aircraft through a series of movable surfaces to achieve lateral and longitudinal stability and control.
This patent, often referred to as the "Wright Flyer patent," was a significant milestone in the history of aviation as it granted the Wright Brothers exclusive rights to their invention for a period of 17 years. However, the patent also sparked numerous legal battles and controversies as other aviators and aircraft manufacturers challenged the Wrights' claims to priority in flight technology.
Despite the patent, the Wright Brothers faced significant challenges in enforcing their intellectual property rights, and their achievements in aviation ultimately relied more on their practical demonstrations and pioneering flights rather than legal protections. Nonetheless, their innovations laid the groundwork for modern aviation and profoundly influenced the development of aircraft technology.
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