Class 244/148 - Packs

Subclass of Class 244 - Aeronautics and astronautics
Definition: Devices and arrangements for storing parachutes in containers
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 04/10/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8152105	Parachute canopy packing sleeve and method of use A parachute packing system for facilitating insertion of a parachute canopy into a deployment receptacle or parachute receptacle includes an adjustable spring-like cylindrical sleeve that conforms to a “C”-shaped cross section, the sleeve member having rounded e...	04/10/2012
7387278	Parachute ripcord pins Ripcord pins secure a parachute pack and, on removal, allow the parachute to be deployed from the pack. Such pins are provided with indicating means that provide an indication, such as a visual indication, that the pin has been bent. This avoids the re-use of straig...	06/17/2008
7178761	Container apparatus for object to be dropped A container apparatus for an object to be dropped, which contains an object to be dropped functioning as a point marker or a hydrographic conditions measuring device or the like and is dropped by a transport airplane such as an aircraft flying in the air to a water ...	02/20/2007
7156094	Breathing apparatus and pressure vessels therefor There is described a wearable garment capable of supplying air to a user comprising a plurality of compartments disposed about the garment, a plurality of air storage vessels for fitting into respective ones of the compartments, an air regulator, a connector for con...	01/02/2007
7090169	Retaining clamp for alignment of risers when packing a parachute A retaining clamp for alignment of risers when packing a parachute is disclosed. The retaining clamp comprises a base with three prongs defining bores for receiving and engaging large rings of three-ring release assemblies (three-ring release assemblies are used for...	08/15/2006
6932300	Device for closing parachute packs The invention provides a device for closing parachute packs, each of which has a plurality of flaps and a closing cord (36), the device (10) being characterised by a base (12) for bearing on a flap in one direction during the packing operation, ...	08/23/2005
6902453	High security opening apparatus for hermetically sealed containers A flexible or semi rigid container having one or more openings, including, slits, slots, or shaped holes is sealed with a sealing apparatus. The sealing apparatus covers the openings and is attached to the container, sealing the openings and preserving the environme...	06/07/2005
6776374	Parachute pack for powered parachute An improved pack for parachutes for powered parachute aircraft breaks down to lie flat against the ground providing a staging area for folding the parachute and full access to the parachute to remove entrapped air. Flaps of the pack fold up around the parachute to c...	08/17/2004
6705572	Emergency low altitude parachute wherein canopy is deployed and inflated prior to use The present invention 10 discloses an emergency low altitude parachute having a parachute canopy 28 that inflates by the introduction of compressed gas. A compressed gas canister 30 is located within the housing of the inflatable portion of the ...	03/16/2004
6651934	Rescue system for rescuing persons by air A rescue system for rescuing persons by air, particularly from tall buildings or airplanes, has a receptacle with at least one parachute or paraglider. A harness for the parachute or paraglider is connected to the receptacle. The receptacle is constructed...	11/25/2003
6629671	Airline seat parachute A parachute is stored within the specially configured seat back of each passenger seat of a commercial aircraft, behind a removable front upholstery panel. The parachute harness extends outwardly from the concealed parachute, through and beyond the periph...	10/07/2003
5722619	Parachute bridle and method of deploying a parachute An improved parachute bridle assembly and an improved method for deploying a parachute are provided. The improved bridle assembly includes a bridle having a main pilot chute attached at a distal end thereof, and a second pilot chute attached to the bridle...	03/03/1998
5544846	Parachute deployment system A parachute deployment system having a pack with an attached parachute and a detachably coupled handle. The handle is used to activate the deployment system by physically opening the pack via an internal rip cord pin in communication therewith. Further, t...	08/13/1996
5263663	Stowage band adapted for releasably maintaining parachute suspension lines in a looped condition and method of using the same A stowage band adapted for releasably maintaining parachute suspension lines in a looped condition and also relates to a method of using such stowage band. The stowage band includes an elastic, hollow, seamless, endless ring, or alternatively, an elastic,...	11/23/1993
5253826	Lightweight sealed parachute and harness assembly An environmentally-sealed parachute deployment system for bail-out parachutes comprising a spring-loaded pilot parachute, an environmentally sealed vacuum bag, a deployment bag having one or two elastic closure loops, and a man-rated parachute. The drag f...	10/19/1993
5232184	Self-staging parachute apparatus A self-staging parachute apparatus including a drogue parachute and a main parachute each encapsulated in a respective packing bag with the main parachute packing bag defining a side pocket through which a specialized retention bridle extends from the sus...	08/03/1993
5125599	Adjustable tension parachute pack and improved container A parachute pack of the type including a pilot chute for drawing a main parachute canopy out of its container uses a single adjustable tension retainer cord and pin which holds a compression spring for the pilot chute in an adjustably tensioned state. Var...	06/30/1992
5090641	Casing for a parachute A casing for parachutes adapted to set down a load, said parachutes having a parachute canopy, shroud lines, and a carrying harness attached thereto for the load. To simplify manufacture and shorten packing time, and to make it particularly suitable for a...	02/25/1992
4923150	Parachute spring ring release A parachute ring release mechanism with a spring incorporated to insure disengagement of the parachute risers. The ring release is structured such that the parachute risers may be released by either one of two rip cords....	05/08/1990
4898346	Reserve parachute pack with pilot chute The reserve parachute is folded and disposed in a covering. A pilot chute overlies the reserve parachute outside of the covering. A disc overlies the pilot chute and bears against a compression spring maintained under compression by a single centrally pos...	02/06/1990
4793575	Emergency parachute pack A chest-mountable emergency parachute pack is provided having an upper compartment for a parachute and a lower compartment for an inflatable flotation device such as a life raft. A rear compartment for an inflatable personal flotation device such as a lif...	12/27/1988
4775119	Aircraft crew multipurpose, unitary backpack for bailout and survival A backpack for a wearer in an aircraft has a rigid housing releasably storing equipment for bailing out of the wearer from the aircraft over land, water and all types of surfaces under all types of surface conditions and for survival of the wearer during,...	10/04/1988
4709818	Apparatus and method for compression packaging a compressible article into a container and a container therefor A container and method for compression packaging a compressible article which includes use of a container having two rigid sides each connected to the other at a first end establishing a spaced-apart, parallel, and substantially co-extensive relationship ...	12/01/1987
4577817	Three-dimensional vacuum envelope A three-dimensional vacuum envelope is provided for storing compressible articles and particularly survival equipment such as a parachute. It includes upper and lower walls of flexible, substantially gas-impermeable material. One of the upper and lower wa...	03/25/1986
4577816	Vacuum-packed survival equipment A vacuum-packed assembly for the compact storage of compressible survival equipment is provided. The assembly includes a compressed article of survival equipment, such as a sleeping bag, life raft, or parachute within a flexible, evacuated, heat-sealed en...	03/25/1986
4493466	Riser A seat-mounted parachute employs two-way stretch material to prevent the ease cord for canopy glide control from bunching or binding....	01/15/1985
4467986	Reserve parachutes A reserve parachute for deployment under low descent speeds includes a rubber ring packed with the canopy and rigging lines and attached to the canopy in the region of the canopy apex and being disposed concentric with respect to a vent hem of the canopy....	08/28/1984
4169568	Hermetically sealed parachute container A parachute container for aircrew ejection seats is designed with a rigid dy having a reduced volume and weight, and which is hermetically sealed and filled with an inert gas to extend service life without maintenance, the container being provided with a ...	10/02/1979
4087063	Parachute suspension line stowage device A parachute suspension line stowage assembly kit is provided for a parach pack container that is more compact making more space available in the pack for housing other components of the parachute system and enabling a smaller size container. The assembly...	05/02/1978
4039164	Parachute with main chute release dependant upon pilot chute deployment This invention is an improvement in the art of parachutes. A parachute has a pilot chute and a main chute and provides that the main chute is locked in place and is not released until the pilot chute is properly deployed. This improvement may also provide...	08/02/1977
4034940	Parachute containers Parachute containers formed of a central panel and overlapping flaps which are held together by pull apart intergripping fastening arrangement. The fastening arrangement is constructed such that it releases in response to pulling in a flap opening directi...	07/12/1977
3963199	Closing device for a parachute pack The device comprises a first gripping band of the Velcro type which is secured to a first of the parachute pack flaps and engages a second gripping band of the Velcro type secured to a second pack flap opposite the first flap. The pack is opened by an ope...	06/15/1976
3940095	Parachute assembly A parachute assembly in which the canopy of the chute is rolled or folded to an elongated shape with the skirt at one end and that end is folded back toward the apex of the canopy. A panel of flexible sheet material having a base portion and a cover porti...	02/24/1976

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