Air/sea rescue device

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1990-02-26

1992-02-11

Basinger, Sherman

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Passenger or cargo loading or discharging

2441181, 244 1717, 441 83, B64C 108

Patent

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050869981

ABSTRACT:
The invention relatres to an Air/Sea Rescue Device to allow retrieval of persons or objects floating near the surface of water for use with a rescue helicopter. The device provides for the use of an upper frame which is attached to the skids of the helicopter and a lower net frame which is spaced from the upper frame by a plurality of support bars extending between the upper frame and the lower net frame. A scoop-like net is carried by the lower net frame, the net having an open front end and an open top to facilitate positioning of the retrieved persons or objects within the frame even without any cooperation from the persons or objects to be rescued, and the objects are in full view of pilot at all times.

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