Stabilizing apparatus

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1996-04-12

1999-03-23

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Safety lowering devices

Parachutes

244138R, 244 1R, 396 12, B64D 1700

Patent

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058848673

ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses an apparatus for stabilizing a payload assembly including a payload, a maintaining apparatus for at least temporarily maintaining the payload in an airborne environment, and an elongate connection apparatus, which when extended has a vertical length greatly in excess of the combined vertical lengths of the payload and the maintaining apparatus, whereby angular stabilization is a function of the vertical length of the connection apparatus when extended.
A method for stabilizing a payload assembly is also disclosed.

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