Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
Reexamination Certificate
2009-12-17
2010-12-07
Elkins, Gary E (Department: 3782)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
C169S047000, C169S053000, C169S070000, C229S125220, C229S125380, C244S136000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845595
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an aerial delivery system that provides for the controlled delivery of items from an aircraft into a selected drop zone. In accordance with the present invention, the aerial delivery system includes a base and a sidewall arrangement adjacent the base. The sidewall arrangement generally acts as a sleeve defining an inner volume. Within the inner volume is a tray or cassette configured to be moveable within the inner volume. Adjacent the sidewall arrangement opposite the base is a top cover. The top cover is generally oversized relative to the shape defined by the sidewall arrangement. A plurality of straps connects the top cover, sidewall arrangement and, optionally, the material within the inner volume. The aerial delivery system is activated by an air stream that catches the oversized top cover, forcing the separation between the top cover and the other portions of the aerial delivery system. The separation of top cover places a load upon the straps that initiate the release of materials contained within the aerial delivery system.
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Caylym Technologies International, LLC
Elkins Gary E
Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker
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