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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123171 | Load assisted release system A load assisted release system for releasably connecting cargo to a primary delivery vehicle, including a releasable connector and a bridle. The bridle includes a bridle attachment point, a slack loop, a first stage release link connecting a slack loop upper end to ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8052091 | Cargo parachute release apparatus, system and method A cargo parachute release apparatus comprising an assembly plate and a hinged member that is hinged to the assembly plate with a hinge pin. Parachute riser attachment components are positioned between the assembly plate and hinged member when the hinged member is in... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8033507 | Parachute release system and method A parachute release system is configured to releasably couple a parachute to a payload. A parachute release mechanism is coupled to a suspension strap routed through a strap sleeve. The parachute release mechanism is configured to provide near-simultaneous separatio... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8025254 | Apparatus for releasing a parachute from its payload An apparatus for releasing a parachute from its payload upon ground impact by the payload. The apparatus has a pair of sections releasably secured to each other. Each section has an intermediate portion having a longitudinally extending axis and a spur receiving ope... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7967254 | Sling release mechanism A sling release mechanism for releasing the sling of a drogue parachute from a descending aerially delivered cargo pallet. The sling release mechanism has a body, with which a pivot arm, an inner and outer hinge plate articulate. The inner and outer hinge plates art... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7934683 | Cargo parachute release apparatus, system and method A cargo parachute release apparatus comprising an assembly plate and a hinged member that is hinged to the assembly plate with a hinge pin. Parachute riser attachment components are positioned between the assembly plate and hinged member when the hinged member is in... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7699268 | Sling release mechanism A sling release mechanism for releasing the sling of a drogue parachute from a descending aerially delivered cargo pallet. The sling release mechanism has a body, with which a pivot arm, an inner and an outer hinge plate articulate. The inner and outer hinge plates ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7568661 | Canopy quick release device for parachutes A base is attachable to a first object and a bar is attachable to a second object. A pivot lever having a lip is engaged with the bar. The base is configured to engage said pivot lever to define a fulcrum. A retainer engaged with said pivot lever. A keeper secures t... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7461817 | Cargo parachute release apparatus, system and method A cargo parachute release apparatus comprising an assembly plate and a hinged member that is hinged to the assembly plate with a hinge pin. Parachute riser attachment components are positioned between the assembly plate and hinged member when the hinged member is in... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7264205 | Parachute release apparatus A parachute release apparatus for controllably and timely releasing a drogue parachute from a descending, aerially delivered cargo platform. The parachute release apparatus is comprised of a pendant body with multiple parallel plates. Cavities are defined between ea... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7207253 | Parachute line cutting device The present invention is to improve the mechanical characteristics of a pyrotechnical parachute line cutting device. By enforcing the mechanical traction on the electrical connection wire by Kevlar reinforcement cords. The flexible electrical wire will be connected ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7118073 | Skyhook reserve parachute deployment system A device, system and method of reserve parachute deployment comprised of a body with a top and bottom end, a hook-slot and releasable means of attachment in communication with the hook-slot. The system and method disclose additional components and an operation of th... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6942185 | Pneumatic riser release An automated quick release mechanism for a three ring release includes a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder with a hardened metal pin. The pin engages a string loop of the three ring release. An internal spring holds the pin in an extended position. A controller extern... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6930611 | Water activated release triggering mechanism A water activated release triggering mechanism is removably held to an exterior surface of a buckle housing and includes at least two probes and at least two batteries distributed between independent paths, for firing a squib. The distribution of batteries between i... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6796531 | Canopy release locking bar A parachute canopy release mechanism. The canopy release releasably holds a strap holding member. The strap holding member is released by movement of a latch, which in turn is released by an actuating lever which is protected against inadvertent opening by a cover. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6789766 | Cargo drop system with cargo parachute and process for stabilization of a cargo drop system by means of a cargo parachute following the drop from the aircraft Cargo drop system and process (1) with a cargo (2), a cargo parachute (6) and an auxiliary parachute (7), which, by means of at least one ripcord (12; 12a, 12b), connects the auxiliary parachute (7) to t... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6644597 | Canopy quick release device for parachutes An apparatus for releasably attaching all stands or risers of a parachute canopy to a parachutist includes two interlocking plates. The plates incorporate a fulcrum, lever, and alignment tabs, which decrease the amount of force required by the parachutist... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6302359 | Free fall payload distribution device and method A device and method of use for opening a container during descent so that objects within the container may be dispersed over a controlled ground area. The device includes a housing with a parachute canopy contained within. A sling is attached to the canop... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6257524 | Mechanical dereefer A mechanical dereefer comprises a frame having a housing end with a joining wall and spaced plates extending from the joining wall to define a L shaped bifurcated end. A latch is mounted between the plates for pivotal movement between a capture position, ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6056242 | Parachute release apparatus and method A parachute releasing apparatus is operable with a reserve static line for automatically releasing one riser after failure of a second riser, thus avoiding entanglement of the main parachute with the reserve parachute. First and second risers of the main ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6024326 | Water-impact release mechanism A water-impact release mechanism has a hub with a first sleeve coupled thto. The first sleeve has a plurality of circumferentially distributed holes therein. A spring assembly, coupled to the hub, extends into the first sleeve. In a relaxed state, the sp... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5887825 | Multi-stage parachute release A parachute release mechanism is provided which is compact, lightweight, and free from external wire harnesses. The release mechanism includes a passage connected between a source of pressurized gas and a piston chamber having a piston disposed therein. A... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5816535 | Emergency cargo extraction parachute jettison system The invention is a control system for the emergency jettison of a cargo container extraction parachute from a cargo container within an aircraft, the aircraft having a plurality of cargo containers onboard that are ejectable in sequence. In detail, the sy... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5687931 | Parachute ground disconnecting devices Reusable parachute ground disconnecting devices provide constant release load percentages within a range of 25 to 70 percent of the load weight for more reliable delatching characteristics on ground contact even in the presence of high ground winds, and w... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5664897 | Releasable connector with severable line A releasable connector for a pair of tensioned elements, such as straps sorting a parachuted load, has a cylindrical body separable at a diametrical plane into a pair of blocks each adapted for connection of the block to one of the elements. A helical gr... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5618011 | Load securing and releasing system A load securing and releasing system for releasably attaching two objects gether, one of the objects preferably being a parachute. The secure and release system having a main load carrying component with a first end portion and a second end portion, a sec... | 04/08/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5284310 | Parachute line severing apparatus A parachute extraction line severing apparatus comprising an extensible cutting head depending by means of a power cord from a power cord take-up assembly The cutting head includes a housing having one or more cutting devices and a viper line extending ab... | 02/08/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5029368 | Release mechanism A mechanism for releasing one member from another. A piston is disposed partially in the bore of one member and partially in the bore of the other member to bridge the gap therebetween for maintaining attachment thereof. The piston is responsive to a prop... | 07/09/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4858856 | Pressure dependent release device for a parachute A releasing device for a parachute which is ready for use and folded and disposed in a receptacle and held together by securing string against the force of an unholding preloaded spring. The release device includes a breaking device for disconnecting the ... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4853637 | Fluid conductivity sensor for actuating an electroexploding device Apparatus for sensing the electrical conductivity of fluid wherein when electrodes of the apparatus are exposed to fluid a voltage is developed on a capacitor which voltage has a magnitude determined by the condition of the electrical conductivity of the ... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4783027 | Parachute release apparatus A parachute release apparatus having a spring powered release mechanism for coupling to the ripcord of the parachute, with a latch retaining a spring powered piston of the release mechanism against the force of the spring. A spring powered timing mechanis... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4765571 | Automatic load-release apparatus for parachute equipment The invention relates to an automatic mechanical apparatus comprising a container (1) placed within the equipment to be freed and from which leave two cables (3) within sheaths (2) which connect two controls retaining the loops of the equipment in the sus... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4703280 | Fluid conductivity sensor controlling an electro explosive device A circuit for sensing the electrical conductivity of fluid comprising a pair of electrodes adapted to be exposed to the fluid, a voltage source connected to one of the electrodes, a load connected to the other of the electrodes, a firing circuit branch in... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4697765 | Parachute reefing/release device A parachute reefing/release device wherein when an actuator is activated and the device is subjected to a predetermined force, a multi-sectioned reefer will separate from a cylindrical housing causing separation of the multi-sectioned reefer into its comp... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4619424 | Tension link for parachute/payload separation A mechanical device is provided to link a payload and a parachute together prior to and during parachute dropping of the payload and provide for automatic separation of the payload from the parachute after the payload and parachute have landed. The payloa... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4618110 | Quick release lock for a parachute In the quick-release lock for a parachute, a measuring device (1, 2) is used for continuously measuring the distance of the parachutist from the surface on which he intends to land. In this arrangement, the measured distance values are repeatedly compared... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4592524 | Device for the separation of a load from a belt assembly A device for the separation of a load from a belt assembly connected to it, especially of a parachute, which on impact with the earth compresses an impact component which is arranged on the impact side of the load and is released by the motion of impact. ... | 06/03/1986 |
