US3559932A
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Integrated parachute harness for supporting a reserve parachute system
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1969-02-20
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A parachute harness which has an integral arrangement of webbing straps including a quick releasable means to support the wearer to a main parachute pack and also including quickly detachable means to secure a reserve parachute pack.
Inventors
- 👤 Mathais N Ternes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:27
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A parachute harness comprising: a suspension sling section for supporting the user including a pair of side straps; a shoulder strap section secured to said side straps; a pair of fasteners longitudinally positioned in spaced relation on each side strap for connection to a main parachute and a reserve parachute respectively; each of side straps having a looped portion secured through said respective fasteners with two downwardly extending leg portions; an end of one leg portion being looped upwardly to form a lap restraining portion and a torso restraining porTion; the end of the other leg portion extending transversely the sling to be integral with the corresponding leg portion of the other side strap; whereby the sling portion including the side straps, the lap restraining portions, and the torso restraining portions are fabricated of a single, continuous length of strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A parachute harness comprising: a suspension sling section for supporting the user including a pair of side straps; a shoulder strap section secured to said side straps; a pair of fasteners longitudinally positioned in spaced relation on each side strap for connection to a main parachute and a reserve parachute respectively; each of side straps having a looped portion secured through said respective fasteners with two downwardly extending leg portions; an end of one leg portion being looped upwardly to form a lap restraining portion and a torso restraining porTion; the end of the other leg portion extending transversely the sling to be integral with the corresponding leg portion of the other side strap; whereby the sling portion including the side straps, the lap restraining portions, and the torso restraining portions are fabricated of a single, continuous length of strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The parachute harness of claim 1 wherein said lap restraining portions are connected together by a strap secured therebetween having connector rings for the attachment of accessory equipment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The parachute of claim 1 wherein intermediate areas of said leg portions are secured together in juxtaposition to form a seat portion in the sling of double strap width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The parachute of claim 1 wherein the ends of the shoulder strap section are threaded through the respective fasteners on each side strap and are secured thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The parachute of claim 4 wherein each torso restraining strap portion is loosely connected to the shoulder strap section by a ring to permit relative adjustment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a parachute harness having a suspension sling section and a shoulder strap section, said suspension sling section including: a pair of identical side straps, one for each side of the sling; each side strap having a looped portion with two downwardly extending leg portions; intermediate areas of said leg portions being secured together in juxtaposition to form a seat portion of double strap width; an end of one leg being looped upwardly to form a lap restraining section; the end of the other leg extending transversely the harness to the other side strap to be integral with the corresponding leg strap; whereby the suspension sling section is fabricated of a single, continuous length of strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a parachute harness having a suspension sling section and a shoulder strap section, said suspension sling section including: a pair of identical side straps, one for each side of the sling; each side strap having a looped portion with two downwardly extending leg portions; intermediate areas of said leg portions being secured together in juxtaposition to form a seat portion of double strap width; an end of one leg being looped upwardly to form a lap restraining section; the end of the other leg extending transversely the harness to the other side strap to be integral with the corresponding leg strap; whereby the suspension sling section is fabricated of a single, continuous length of strap.
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) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |