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Parachute pack opening mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-20
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1981-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James H Potts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:38
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B10/00; F42B10/32; F42B10/48; F42B10/56; B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN COMBINATION, A MAIN PARACHUTE, A MAIN PARACHUTE LOAD, SAID MAIN PARACHUTE BEING CONNECTED TO SAID LOAD, A SPRING LOADED HOUSING FOR SAID MAIN PARACHUTE, A RELEASABLE BALL-LOCK MECHANISM SECURED TO SAID LOAD ADAPTED TO LOCK SAID SPRING LOADED HOUSING AGAINST SAID LOAD, EXPLOSIVE MEANS ON SAID BALL-LOCK MECHANISM TO UNLOCK SAID MECHANISM WHEREBY WHEN SAID EXPLOSIVE MEANS IS DETONATED SAID LOCKING MECHANISM RELEASES SAID SPRING LOADED HOUSING AND SAID HOUSING IS EJECTED, AN EXTRACTION PARACHUTE SECURED TO SAID SPRING LOADED HOUSING, AN EXTRACTION PARACHUTE HOUSING, RELEASABLE LOCKING MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID EXTRACTION PARACHUTE HOUSING ABOUT SAID EXTRACTION PARACHUTE, AND EXPLOSIVE RELEASE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID EXTRACTION PARACHUTE HOUSING TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING MEANS AND EJECT SAID EXTRACTION PARACHUTE HOUSING AS THE EXPLOSIVE RELEASE MEANS IS ACTIVATED.
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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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |