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Found results for
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One-time flare mechanism
| Application Number |
16055122 |
| Grant Number |
11434011 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2018-08-05 |
| First Publication Date |
2022-09-06 |
| Grant Date |
2022-09-06 |
| Owner |
Earthly Dynamics, LLC (USA)
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| Inventor |
- Costello, Mark F
- Ward, Michael Brian
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Abstract
A one-time flare mechanism system for use with an aerial payload system is describe which uses minimal actuation force to produce a reliable flare with minimal shock to the payload, parafoil and rigging.
IPC Classes ?
- B64D 17/34 - Load suspension adapted to control direction or rate of descent
- B64D 17/38 - Releasable fastening devices between parachute and load or pack
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One-time flare mechansim
| Application Number |
14923619 |
| Grant Number |
10137995 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2015-10-27 |
| First Publication Date |
2018-11-27 |
| Grant Date |
2018-11-27 |
| Owner |
Earthly Dynamics, LLC (USA)
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| Inventor |
- Costello, Mark F
- Ward, Michael Brian
- Scheuermann, Edward James
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Abstract
A one-time flare mechanism system for use with an aerial payload system is described which uses minimal actuation force to produce a reliable flare with minimal shock to the payload, parafoil and rigging.
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In canopy bleed air actuator with mesh vent
| Application Number |
14709606 |
| Grant Number |
09573692 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2015-05-12 |
| First Publication Date |
2017-02-21 |
| Grant Date |
2017-02-21 |
| Owner |
Earthly Dynamics, LLC (USA)
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| Inventor |
- Costello, Mark F
- Ward, Michael Brian
- Scheuermann, Edward James
- Bergeron, Keith
- Shurtliff, Michael Wayne
- Noetscher, Gregory Michael
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Abstract
A system is described to control the flight path of a parafoil. The physical control mechanism is a series of actuators embedded within the parafoil canopy that open a series of meshed venting systems in the upper surface of the parafoil canopy. Opening and closing the meshed venting system changes the forces and moments acting on the parafoil canopy in a consistent manner such that it can be used for flight control. The meshed venting system includes an internal sealing flap and a mesh member.
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In canopy bleed air actuator
| Application Number |
14479530 |
| Grant Number |
09428277 |
| Status |
In Force |
| Filing Date |
2014-09-08 |
| First Publication Date |
2016-08-30 |
| Grant Date |
2016-08-30 |
| Owner |
Earthly Dynamics, LLC (USA)
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| Inventor |
- Costello, Mark F
- Bergeron, Keith
- Shurtliff, Michael Wayne
- Noetscher, Gregory Michael
- Ward, Michael Brian
- Scheuermann, Edward James
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Abstract
A system is described to control the flight path of a parafoil. The physical control mechanism is a series of actuators embedded within the parafoil canopy that open a series of holes via slits in the upper surface of the parafoil canopy. Opening and closing the holes changes the forces and moments acting on the parafoil canopy in a consistent manner such that it can be used for flight control. The embedded actuator is attached to a structural cell wall of the parafoil canopy. A control line from the actuator extends through a ring attached to the leading edge of the slit in the upper surface of the parafoil canopy and back down to the lower surface of the parafoil canopy along the opposite side non-structural cell wall.
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