Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-22
2009-12-29
Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Passenger or cargo loading or discharging
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637460
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for a cable retractor device to remove slack in a lanyard coupled to a cable connector after release of an item from a vehicle. In one embodiment, the cable retractor device removes slack after the item is released from an aircraft to reduce the likelihood of damage from the connector being buffeted by wind forces.
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Daly, Crowley & Mofford & Durkee, LLP
Dinh Tien
Raytheon Company
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