US3770230A
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Remote control system for kites and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-13
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A remote control system for kites and other lanyard controlled devices. The system provides a selectively releasable control linkage between the control lanyard and the controlled device. An operator initiated jerk will release the linkage to increase the operative distance between the operator and controlled device by making operational a section of connecting tether. In addition, the lanyard control system may also employ a simple mechanism for remotely releasing an article from the control device. The article is held in place by a resilient band whose holding action is released upon activation of the connecting tether. For those control devices which employ a multiple connection between the device and the control lanyard, this system also provides a simple device which allows a rapid and easy adjustment in the length ratio of two of the connections.
Inventors
- 👤 O Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1402; Y10T24/1408; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A remote control device comprising: a resilient strap having a first aperture adjacent one of its ends and second and third apertures spaced from said first aperture and each other; an elongated, generally cylindrical rod having a size in crosssection at least as large as the largest of said second and third apertures, said rod passing through said second and third apertures and thereby frictionally engaging said strap; a control lanyard having an anchor loop at one end, said anchor loop encircling said rod at a point between the points where said rod engages said strap; and a control tether having a loop therein, said control tether loop passing through said first strap aperture and encircling said rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A remote control device comprising: a resilient strap having a first aperture adjacent one of its ends and second and third apertures spaced from said first aperture and each other; an elongated, generally cylindrical rod having a size in crosssection at least as large as the largest of said second and third apertures, said rod passing through said second and third apertures and thereby frictionally engaging said strap; a control lanyard having an anchor loop at one end, said anchor loop encircling said rod at a point between the points where said rod engages said strap; and a control tether having a loop therein, said control tether loop passing through said first strap aperture and encircling said rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The remote control device of claim 1 further including a connecting tether attached at one end to the control lanyard and at its other end to the control tether.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The remote control device of claim 1 further including a connecting tether attached at one end to the control lanyard anchor loop and at its other end to the control tether loop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
The remote control device of claim 1 further comprising: a plate having first and second opposing surfaces, said plate having a plurality of apertures extending between the opposing surfaces; a rigging tether passing from the first surface of said plate through one of said apertures to the second surface of said plate, said rigging tether running along said second surface to a second one of said apertures and passing back to said first surface through said second aperture; and said control tether passing from the first surface of said plate through a third one of said apertures to said second surface of said second plate, said control tether running along said second surface of said plate while crossing over the top of said rigging tether and passing back to said first surface through a fourth aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The remote control device of claim 4 wherein said plate is in the form of a disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The remote control device of claim 1 further comprising: a body member; a disc shaped means; a release tether attached to said disc shaped means; a resilient means having an attachment to said disc shaped means and forming, at least in part, a loop, said resilient means encircling said body member with said loop lying over said release tether while encircling said resilient means attachment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
131 words
A remote control device comprising: a plate having first and second opposing surfaces, said plate having a plurality of apertures extending between the opposing surfaces; a rigging tether passing from the first surface of said plate through one of said apertures to the second surface of said plate, said rigging tether running along said second surface to a second one of said apertures and passing back to said first surface through said second aperture; and a control tether passing from the first surface of said plate through a third one of said apertures to said second surface of said plate, said control tether running along said second surface of said plate while crossing over the top of said rigging tether and passing back to said first surface through a fourth aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
131 words
A remote control device comprising: a plate having first and second opposing surfaces, said plate having a plurality of apertures extending between the opposing surfaces; a rigging tether passing from the first surface of said plate through one of said apertures to the second surface of said plate, said rigging tether running along said second surface to a second one of said apertures and passing back to said first surface through said second aperture; and a control tether passing from the first surface of said plate through a third one of said apertures to said second surface of said plate, said control tether running along said second surface of said plate while crossing over the top of said rigging tether and passing back to said first surface through a fourth aperture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The remote control device of claim 7 wherein said plate is in the form of a disc.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
347 words
The remote control device comprising: a resilient strap having a first aperture adjacent one of its ends and second and third apertures spaced from said first aperture and each other; an elongated, generally cylindrical rod having a size and cross-section at least as large as the largest of said second and third apertures, said rod passing through said second and third apertures and thereby frictionally engaging said strap; a control lanyard having an anchor loop at one end, said anchor loop encircling said rod at a point between the points where said rod engages said strap; a control tether having a loop therein, said control tether loop passing through said first strap aperture and encircling said rod; a connecting tether attached at one end into the junction of the control lanyard and control lanyard anchor loop and at its other end to the junction of the control tether and control tether loop; a plate having first and second opposing surfaces, said plate having a plurality of apertures extending between the opposing surfaces; a rigging tether passing from the first surface of said plate through one of said apertures to the second surface of said Plate, said rigging tether running along said second surface to a second one of said apertures and passing back to said first surface through said second aperture; a control tether passing from the first surface of said plate through a third one of said apertures to said second surface of said plate, said control tether running along said second surface of said plate while passing over the top of said rigging tether and passing back to said first surface through a fourth aperture; a body member; a disc shaped means; a release tether attached at one end to said elongated rod and at its other end to said disc shaped means; and a resilient means having an attachment to said disc shaped means and forming, at least in part, a loop, said resilient means encircling said body member with said loop lying over said release tether while encircling the said resilient means attachment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
347 words
The remote control device comprising: a resilient strap having a first aperture adjacent one of its ends and second and third apertures spaced from said first aperture and each other; an elongated, generally cylindrical rod having a size and cross-section at least as large as the largest of said second and third apertures, said rod passing through said second and third apertures and thereby frictionally engaging said strap; a control lanyard having an anchor loop at one end, said anchor loop encircling said rod at a point between the points where said rod engages said strap; a control tether having a loop therein, said control tether loop passing through said first strap aperture and encircling said rod; a connecting tether attached at one end into the junction of the control lanyard and control lanyard anchor loop and at its other end to the junction of the control tether and control tether loop; a plate having first and second opposing surfaces, said plate having a plurality of apertures extending between the opposing surfaces; a rigging tether passing from the first surface of said plate through one of said apertures to the second surface of said Plate, said rigging tether running along said second surface to a second one of said apertures and passing back to said first surface through said second aperture; a control tether passing from the first surface of said plate through a third one of said apertures to said second surface of said plate, said control tether running along said second surface of said plate while passing over the top of said rigging tether and passing back to said first surface through a fourth aperture; a body member; a disc shaped means; a release tether attached at one end to said elongated rod and at its other end to said disc shaped means; and a resilient means having an attachment to said disc shaped means and forming, at least in part, a loop, said resilient means encircling said body member with said loop lying over said release tether while encircling the said resilient means attachment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
A remote control device comprising: a body member; a disc shaped means; a release tether attached at one end to said disc shaped means; and a resilient means having an attachment to said disc shaped means and forming, at least in part, a loop, said resilient means encircling said body member with said loop lying over said release tether while encircling the said resilient means attachment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
66 words
A remote control device comprising: a body member; a disc shaped means; a release tether attached at one end to said disc shaped means; and a resilient means having an attachment to said disc shaped means and forming, at least in part, a loop, said resilient means encircling said body member with said loop lying over said release tether while encircling the said resilient means attachment.
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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |