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Parachute control apparatus
Assignee: Aeronca Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1962-01-23
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1982-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pliny C Brestel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:19
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/32; F42B10/48; F42B10/56; B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
PARACHUTE APPARATUS COMPRISING A PARACHUTE HAVING A CANOPY, A PLURALITY OF SHROUD LINES, A SHROUD RING, EACH OF THE SHROUD LINES BEING INTERCONNECTED TO THE CANOPY AND TO THE SHROUD RING, A PLURALITY OF RISER LINES INTERCONNECTING SAID SHROUD RING TO A LOAD, A CONTROL LINE, MEANS INTERCONNECTING ONE END OF SAID CONTROL LINE TO THE LOAD, THE OTHER END OF SAID CONTROL LINE BEING ATTACHED TO THE APEX OF SAID CANOPY, AND MEANS INCLUDING AN EXPLOSIVE BOLT RELEASABLY SECURING SAID SHROUD RING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SAID LOAD, WHEREBY WHEN SAID SHROUD RING IS RELEASED FROM SAID LOAD, SAID LOAD IS SUPPORTED FROM SAID SHROUD RING BY MEANS OF SAID RISER LINES AND IS DISPOSED A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE BELOW SAID SHROUD RING, SAID CONTROL LINE PULLING SAID APEX DOWNWARDLY TO COLLAPSE SAID PARACHUTE, AND AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED LINE CUTTER IN ENGAGE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
PARACHUTE APPARATUS COMPRISING A PARACHUTE HAVING A CANOPY, A PLURALITY OF SHROUD LINES, A SHROUD RING, EACH OF THE SHROUD LINES BEING INTERCONNECTED TO THE CANOPY AND TO THE SHROUD RING, A PLURALITY OF RISER LINES INTERCONNECTING SAID SHROUD RING TO A LOAD, A CONTROL LINE, MEANS INTERCONNECTING ONE END OF SAID CONTROL LINE TO THE LOAD, THE OTHER END OF SAID CONTROL LINE BEING ATTACHED TO THE APEX OF SAID CANOPY, AND MEANS INCLUDING AN EXPLOSIVE BOLT RELEASABLY SECURING SAID SHROUD RING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SAID LOAD, WHEREBY WHEN SAID SHROUD RING IS RELEASED FROM SAID LOAD, SAID LOAD IS SUPPORTED FROM SAID SHROUD RING BY MEANS OF SAID RISER LINES AND IS DISPOSED A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE BELOW SAID SHROUD RING, SAID CONTROL LINE PULLING SAID APEX DOWNWARDLY TO COLLAPSE SAID PARACHUTE, AND AN ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED LINE CUTTER IN ENGAGE-
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |