Aeronautics and astronautics – Safety lowering devices – Parachutes
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3643)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Safety lowering devices
Parachutes
Reexamination Certificate
active
07918419
ABSTRACT:
An ejection delay system, apparatus and/or method including an electronic ejection delay system having an ignition device; a power source connected to the ignition device; and, a flight parameter sensor switch electrically connected to the power source to initiate the provision of power from the power source to the ignition device; the electronic ejection delay system being disposed in some implementations in a housing system including a housing; a forward closure for closing the top end of the housing; and, an aft closure for closing the aft end of the housing. Also disclosed is a method for ejecting a rocket recovery system in flight; including sensing a parameter associated with flight; and, initiating deployment of a recovery system.
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Rosenfield Gary C.
Rosenfield Robert A.
Barefoot Galen
Berenbaum Weinshienk PC
Kalan Kristina M.
RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc.
Scull Peter B.
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