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US3237264A
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Quick release for parachutes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-12
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-11-12
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Pino G Turolla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:22
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/38; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3401; Y10T24/3423; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45723; Y10T24/45728; Y10T24/45733
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A QUICK RELEASE ATTACHMENT ADAPTED FOR USE WITH PARACHUTE CONSTRUCTIONS, COMPRISIN, A PAIR OF SEPARABLE UNITS, ONE OF SAID UNITS COMPRISING A HOLDIDNG FITTING AND THE OTHER OF SAID UNITS COMPRISING A RELEASE FITTING, SAID HOLDIDNG FITTING HAVING A ONE-PIECE BODY EMBODYING MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT OF A PARACHUTE HARNESS STRAP AND INCLUDING AN INTERNAL RECESS AT ONE END ADAPTED TO ENTIRELY RECEIVE SAID RELEASE FITTING, A RESILIENTLY BIASED CATCH MEANS WITHIN SAID HOLDING FITTING BODY AND INCLUDING A FIRST PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID RELEASE FITTING WHEN POSITIONED WITHIN SAID BODY RECESS AND A SECOND PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND SAID BODY AT THE END REMOTE FROM SAID CATCH MEANS FIRST POSITION, A RELEASE HANDLE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CATCH MEANS SECOND PORTION AND ADAPTED TO FOLD FLATLY AGAINST SAID FITTING BODY IN LOCKED POSITION, SAID RELEASE FITTING HAVING A ONE-PIECE BODY EMBODYING MEANS FOR ATTACHING A PARACHUTE STRAP AND HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACES SHAPED TO CORRESPOND WITH THE INTERNAL RECESS OF SAID HOLDING FITTING BODY, AND RECESS IN SAID RELEASE FITTING BOTTOM SURFACE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID CATCH MEANS FIRST PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A QUICK RELEASE ATTACHMENT ADAPTED FOR USE WITH PARACHUTE CONSTRUCTIONS, COMPRISIN, A PAIR OF SEPARABLE UNITS, ONE OF SAID UNITS COMPRISING A HOLDIDNG FITTING AND THE OTHER OF SAID UNITS COMPRISING A RELEASE FITTING, SAID HOLDIDNG FITTING HAVING A ONE-PIECE BODY EMBODYING MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT OF A PARACHUTE HARNESS STRAP AND INCLUDING AN INTERNAL RECESS AT ONE END ADAPTED TO ENTIRELY RECEIVE SAID RELEASE FITTING, A RESILIENTLY BIASED CATCH MEANS WITHIN SAID HOLDING FITTING BODY AND INCLUDING A FIRST PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID RELEASE FITTING WHEN POSITIONED WITHIN SAID BODY RECESS AND A SECOND PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND SAID BODY AT THE END REMOTE FROM SAID CATCH MEANS FIRST POSITION, A RELEASE HANDLE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CATCH MEANS SECOND PORTION AND ADAPTED TO FOLD FLATLY AGAINST SAID FITTING BODY IN LOCKED POSITION, SAID RELEASE FITTING HAVING A ONE-PIECE BODY EMBODYING MEANS FOR ATTACHING A PARACHUTE STRAP AND HAVING TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACES SHAPED TO CORRESPOND WITH THE INTERNAL RECESS OF SAID HOLDING FITTING BODY, AND RECESS IN SAID RELEASE FITTING BOTTOM SURFACE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID CATCH MEANS FIRST PORTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |