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US3288403A
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Parachute
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-26
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1985-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Iii Milton Leroy Goff
- 👤 Iii Frederick Hundley Quarles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:52
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN A PARCHUTE HAVING A CANOPY AND A PLURLITY OF SHROUD LINES DEPENDING FROM SAID PARCHUTE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: SEPARATION MEANS INCORPORATED IN SAID CANOPY FOR SEPARATING A PORTION OF THE CANOPY FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE PARACHUTE, WHEREIN SAID SEPARATION MEANS COMPRISING IGNITABLE MATERIAL INCORPORATED IN SAID CANOPY ALONG A LINE OF SEPARATION BETWEEN THE PORTION TO BE REMOVED AND THE REMAINDER OF THE PARACHUTE, AND ACTUATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SEPARATION MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE CANOPY FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE PARACHUTE, WHEREIN SAID ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDES A CHEMICAL MEANS WHICH IGNITES UPON EXPOSURE TO AIR, SAID CHEMICAL MEANS BEING EXPOSED TO AIR ONLY UPON ACTUATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN A PARCHUTE HAVING A CANOPY AND A PLURLITY OF SHROUD LINES DEPENDING FROM SAID PARCHUTE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: SEPARATION MEANS INCORPORATED IN SAID CANOPY FOR SEPARATING A PORTION OF THE CANOPY FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE PARACHUTE, WHEREIN SAID SEPARATION MEANS COMPRISING IGNITABLE MATERIAL INCORPORATED IN SAID CANOPY ALONG A LINE OF SEPARATION BETWEEN THE PORTION TO BE REMOVED AND THE REMAINDER OF THE PARACHUTE, AND ACTUATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SEPARATION MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE CANOPY FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE PARACHUTE, WHEREIN SAID ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDES A CHEMICAL MEANS WHICH IGNITES UPON EXPOSURE TO AIR, SAID CHEMICAL MEANS BEING EXPOSED TO AIR ONLY UPON ACTUATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |