US3967797A
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Electrically activated pendant release mechanism
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1975-01-08
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1995-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A release mechanism is provided for separating a pendant from a load that operable by an electrical pyrotechnic squib activated by an electrical signal from a remote control station. The pyrotechnic squib is mounted within the yoke connector of a harness fitted to the load. The load is an aircrewman who is to be propelled from a cockpit by a rocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene R. Drew
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:00
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/30; B64D17/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45466
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A release mechanism for connecting an extraction rocket pendant to a parachute harness comprising: a connector fitting adapted to be attached to a parachute harness; separable means for connecting the pendant to the connector, a manual actuating means, a thermal battery operably connected to the manual means for generating an electrical current, a pyrotechnic device mounted in the connector responsive to said electrical current for producing explosively a fluid pressure; said battery being connected to the pyrotechnic device by electrical conductors; said pyrotechnic device having means for delaying for a predetermined period of time the initiation of said fluid pressure, said separable means being responsive to the fluid pressure to release the pendant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A release mechanism for connecting an extraction rocket pendant to a parachute harness comprising: a connector fitting adapted to be attached to a parachute harness; separable means for connecting the pendant to the connector, a manual actuating means, a thermal battery operably connected to the manual means for generating an electrical current, a pyrotechnic device mounted in the connector responsive to said electrical current for producing explosively a fluid pressure; said battery being connected to the pyrotechnic device by electrical conductors; said pyrotechnic device having means for delaying for a predetermined period of time the initiation of said fluid pressure, said separable means being responsive to the fluid pressure to release the pendant.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |