Aeronautics and astronautics – Safety lowering devices – Parachutes
Patent
1988-09-09
1989-09-05
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Safety lowering devices
Parachutes
244149, B64D 1702
Patent
active
048631191
ABSTRACT:
A reefing system comprising an annular flexible membrane having a centrally located vent opening and a plurality of guides symmetrically spaced around the periphery of the membrane. The reefing system retards or slows opening of the canopy of a parachute in order to reduce the shock normally encountered with parachutes.
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Case Bruce E.
Kadlec Phillip E.
BRS, Inc.
Corl Rodney
Edmundson Dean P.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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