US3221656A
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Apparatus for high-velocity recovery
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-23
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Adrian P Sutten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:01
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/32; F42B10/48; F42B10/56; F42B8/00; F42B8/12; F42B8/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A RECOVERY PACKAGE FOR SAFELY RECOVERING A PAYLOAD FROM A HIGH-VELOCITY VEHICLE TRAVELING IN A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT TRAJECTORY UNDER POWERED FLIGHT COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST CONNECTING BLOCK, (B) A MAIN PARACHUTE ATTACHED TO SIAD FIRST CONNECTING BLOCK, (C) A BAG ENCLOSING SAID MAIN PARACHUTE, (D) A SECOND CONNECTING BLOCK, (E) A LANYARD CONNECTING SAID BAG AND SAID SECOND CONNECTING BLOCK, (F) A FIRST PAIR OF SPLIT SLEEVES IN MATING CONNECTION WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTING BLOCKS AND ENCLOSING SAID BAG AND SAID MAIN PARACHUTE, (G) A DRAG PARACHUTE ATTACHED TO SAID SECOND CONNECTING BLOCK, (H) A THIRD CONNECTING BLOCK, AND (I) A SECOND PAIR OF SPLIT SLEEVES IN MATING CONNECTION WITH SAID SECOND AND THIRD CONNECTING BLOCKS AND ENCLOSING SAID DRAG PARACHUTE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A RECOVERY PACKAGE FOR SAFELY RECOVERING A PAYLOAD FROM A HIGH-VELOCITY VEHICLE TRAVELING IN A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT TRAJECTORY UNDER POWERED FLIGHT COMPRISING: (A) A FIRST CONNECTING BLOCK, (B) A MAIN PARACHUTE ATTACHED TO SIAD FIRST CONNECTING BLOCK, (C) A BAG ENCLOSING SAID MAIN PARACHUTE, (D) A SECOND CONNECTING BLOCK, (E) A LANYARD CONNECTING SAID BAG AND SAID SECOND CONNECTING BLOCK, (F) A FIRST PAIR OF SPLIT SLEEVES IN MATING CONNECTION WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTING BLOCKS AND ENCLOSING SAID BAG AND SAID MAIN PARACHUTE, (G) A DRAG PARACHUTE ATTACHED TO SAID SECOND CONNECTING BLOCK, (H) A THIRD CONNECTING BLOCK, AND (I) A SECOND PAIR OF SPLIT SLEEVES IN MATING CONNECTION WITH SAID SECOND AND THIRD CONNECTING BLOCKS AND ENCLOSING SAID DRAG PARACHUTE.
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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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |