Safety system for removing a rider from a vehicle by deploying a parachute
Patent 5593111 Issued on January 14, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 18, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 18, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3481568 3614132 3671933 3921944 Inflatable garment for crash protection Drag chute for bicycle Inflatable suit for cyclists Inflatable airfoil canopy launching method and apparatus Wind powered propulsion device Vehicle security alarm InventorsApplicationNo. 276338 filed on 07/18/1994US Classes:244/110D, Aerodynamic braking244/113, Aerodynamic retarders244/137.3, Aerial cargo unloading by parachute extraction244/143, Garment attached244/147, Storage and release280/733In the form of or used in conjunction with a belt or strapExaminersPrimary: Kashnikow, AndresAssistant: Mojica, Virna Lissi Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB64D 017/80B64C 009/32 AbstractMethods and apparatus for reducing the velocity of a rider in or on an open cockpit vehicle when the rider is thrown from the vehicle are disclosed. The present invention provides a drag-reducing device such as a parachute or parawing that is affixed to the rider so that when a crash occurs, the rider is slowed down after ejection and therefore more likely to survive the crash without severe injuries. The present invention is preferably used in conjunction with a motorcycle and includes a sensor system for sensing the imminence or occurrence of a crash an/or the ejection of the rider from the vehicle. A transmitter receiver system is used to relay a signal to a deployment system that is attached to the rider as part of a system containing the drag inducing device, which rapidly deployed, thereby causing the velocity of the ejected rider to be reduced and providing the further benefit of lifting the rider away from the crash site.Field of SearchGliderAerodynamic retarders Aerodynamic braking Canopy release Restraint positioning and protective devices Passenger Aerial cargo unloading by parachute extraction Passenger or cargo loading or discharging Garment attached Storage and release Opening devices Parachute load releasing LIGHTWEIGHT, WINGED, AIR VEHICLE (E,G,. ULTRALIGHT OR HANG GLIDER) Powered Miscellaneous hardware or control Responsive to sensing of acceleration, deceleration, or tilt of vehicle Responsive to absence or inattention of operator, or negatively reactive to attempt to operate vehicle by person not qualified mentally or physically to do so WITH MEANS FOR PROMOTING SAFETY OF VEHICLE, ITS OCCUPANT OR LOAD, OR AN EXTERNAL OBJECT Wind sail for propelling or braking skier or skater In the form of or used in conjunction with a belt or strap | |
