Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft – heavier-than-air – Airplane sustained
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft, heavier-than-air
Airplane sustained
Reexamination Certificate
active
07048227
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a parachute supported aircraft having a frame and a seat for supporting at least a pilot. A parachute is coupled to the frame by a plurality of riser lines for allowing the parachute to inflate and form a wing for lifting the frame. A pair of upwardly extending masts are coupled to the frame. Each mast supports a vertically displaceable sleeve receiving a group of riser lines. Control cables connected to a winch raise and lower the sleeves to allow the pilot to selectively collapse and inflate the wing in a controlled fashion. A wing elevating cord can be used by the pilot to help pull the parachute from a generally vertical, partially inflated, lockout position into a generally horizontal, more inflated, flight position.
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Magazine page showing Condor ultralight, (undated).
Photograph showing Paramast ultralight, (undated).
Brochure showing Rapid Lauch ultralight, (undated).
Carone Michael J.
Holzen S A
Intellex, Inc.
Miller James W.
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