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Concentric peripheral canopy parachute

US8353480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2010
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D17/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A concentric peripheral canopy parachute having a canopy system including a number of peripheral, stacked, concentric, canopies, each superior canopy centered and spaced above the inferior canopy and having its skirt connected to the vent of the inferior canopy for generating an increased low pressure disturbance behind the canopy system for producing higher fluid drag.

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