US3227403A
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Auxiliary parachute for aerial recovery
Assignee: RECOVERY RES SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-26
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Otis B Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:01
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A PARACHUTE SYSTEM FOR CARRYING A SUSPENDED PAY LOAD WHICH INCLUDES AN AUXILIARY PARACHUTE FOR USE IN AERIAL RECOVERY OF THE PAY LOAD AND A MAIN PARACHUTE FOR SUPPORTING THE PAY LOAD PRIOR TO SUCH RECOVERY, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AN AUXILIARY PARACHUTE HAVING A GENERALLY SQUARE CANOPY, A REINFORCING MEMBER MOUNTED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF THE CANOPY FOR ENGAGEMENT BY A HOOK PICKUP DEVICE CARRIED BY A PICKUP VEHICLE, DOWNWARDLY CONVERGING SUSPENSION LINES ATTACHED AT ONE END TO SAID REINFORCING MEMBER AT THE CORNERS OF SAID CANOPY AND ATTACHED AT THE OTHER END TO A PAY LOAD SUPPORTING LINE, SAID CANOPY INCLUDLING ARCHWAYS FORMED BY THE SIDES THEREOF WHEN A PAY LOAD IS SUPPORTED DUE TO THE CORNER CONNECTIONS OF SAID SUSPENSION LINES WHEREBY A HOOK
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A PARACHUTE SYSTEM FOR CARRYING A SUSPENDED PAY LOAD WHICH INCLUDES AN AUXILIARY PARACHUTE FOR USE IN AERIAL RECOVERY OF THE PAY LOAD AND A MAIN PARACHUTE FOR SUPPORTING THE PAY LOAD PRIOR TO SUCH RECOVERY, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AN AUXILIARY PARACHUTE HAVING A GENERALLY SQUARE CANOPY, A REINFORCING MEMBER MOUNTED ABOUT THE PERIPHERY OF THE CANOPY FOR ENGAGEMENT BY A HOOK PICKUP DEVICE CARRIED BY A PICKUP VEHICLE, DOWNWARDLY CONVERGING SUSPENSION LINES ATTACHED AT ONE END TO SAID REINFORCING MEMBER AT THE CORNERS OF SAID CANOPY AND ATTACHED AT THE OTHER END TO A PAY LOAD SUPPORTING LINE, SAID CANOPY INCLUDLING ARCHWAYS FORMED BY THE SIDES THEREOF WHEN A PAY LOAD IS SUPPORTED DUE TO THE CORNER CONNECTIONS OF SAID SUSPENSION LINES WHEREBY A HOOK
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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |