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Load recovery parachute system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-23
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1983-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George R Mulcahy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:41
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A PARACHUTE SYSTEM FOR CARRYING A SUSPENDED PAYLOAD AND ADAPTED TO BE CAUGHT AND COLLAPSED IN MID-AIR FROM A RECOVERY CRAFT AND COMPRISING: A MAIN PARACHUTE HAVING A CANOPY WITH A VENTED APEX, AND A PLURALITY OF SHROUD LINES JOINED TO THE CANOPY AND HAVING ENDS TERMINATING IN RISERS ADAPTED FOR ATTACHING TO SAID PAYLOAD; A DROGUE PARACHUTE FOR FLYING ABOVE SAID MAIN PARACHUTE AND COMPRISING A CANOPY, A PLURALITY OF SHROUD LINES JOINED TO SAID CANOPY AND HAVING ENDS TERMINATING IN A VERTEX, A CONNECTOR LINK JOINED TO THE VERTEX OF THE SHROUD LINES, AND AT LEAST ONE REINFORCING BAND JOINED TO THE CANOPY WITH SLACK AT THE APEX OF THE CANOPY TO PROVIDE A CATCH LOOP AND HAVING THE FREE ENDS JOINED WITH THE ENDS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A PARACHUTE SYSTEM FOR CARRYING A SUSPENDED PAYLOAD AND ADAPTED TO BE CAUGHT AND COLLAPSED IN MID-AIR FROM A RECOVERY CRAFT AND COMPRISING: A MAIN PARACHUTE HAVING A CANOPY WITH A VENTED APEX, AND A PLURALITY OF SHROUD LINES JOINED TO THE CANOPY AND HAVING ENDS TERMINATING IN RISERS ADAPTED FOR ATTACHING TO SAID PAYLOAD; A DROGUE PARACHUTE FOR FLYING ABOVE SAID MAIN PARACHUTE AND COMPRISING A CANOPY, A PLURALITY OF SHROUD LINES JOINED TO SAID CANOPY AND HAVING ENDS TERMINATING IN A VERTEX, A CONNECTOR LINK JOINED TO THE VERTEX OF THE SHROUD LINES, AND AT LEAST ONE REINFORCING BAND JOINED TO THE CANOPY WITH SLACK AT THE APEX OF THE CANOPY TO PROVIDE A CATCH LOOP AND HAVING THE FREE ENDS JOINED WITH THE ENDS
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |