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Head restraint for parachute assemblies

US11027851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2018
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D25/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A parachute assembly for decelerating an occupant of an ejection seat may comprise a left shoulder riser configured to be located over a left shoulder of the occupant upon deployment of the parachute assembly. A right shoulder riser may be configured to be located over a right shoulder of the occupant upon deployment of the parachute assembly. A head restraint, configured to be behind a head of the occupant upon deployment of the parachute assembly, may be located between the left and right shoulder risers.

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