Abstract: Systems and methods to cut a closing loop to deploy a parachute. The system includes a cutter with a body with a cutter opening that extends through the body and a blade that is movable across the cutter opening. Processing circuitry is configured to signal the cutter to move the blade across the cutter opening. A mount includes a base, a retainer with a channel sized to receive the cutter, and a mount opening that extends through the mount and across the channel. The cutter is configured to fit within the channel with the cutter opening aligned with the mount opening to form a through-opening such that the closing loop extends through the cutter and the mount.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 9, 2023
Date of Patent:
July 23, 2024
Assignee:
SUN PATH PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Thomas Parker, Jesse Sparling, Justin Beaurivage
Abstract: Systems and methods to cut a closing loop to deploy a parachute. The system includes a cutter with a body with a cutter opening that extends through the body and a blade that is movable across the cutter opening. Processing circuitry is configured to signal the cutter to move the blade across the cutter opening. A mount includes a base, a retainer with a channel sized to receive the cutter, and a mount opening that extends through the mount and across the channel. The cutter is configured to fit within the channel with the cutter opening aligned with the mount opening to form a through-opening such that the closing loop extends through the cutter and the mount.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2021
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2023
Assignee:
SUN PATH PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Thomas Parker, Jesse Sparling, Justin Beaurivage
Abstract: A device to orient a riser of a parachute. The device can include a twist body that is includes a slot through which the riser passes. The slot includes a twist to change the orientation of the riser from a relatively high-profile orientation to a relatively low-profile orientation. The device can also include a link to connect the riser to the suspension lines on the canopy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2019
Date of Patent:
July 13, 2021
Assignee:
SUN PATH PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Thomas Parker, Jesse Sparling, Justin Beaurivage
Abstract: A device to orient a riser of a parachute. The device can include a twist body that is includes a slot through which the riser passes. The slot includes a twist to change the orientation of the riser from a relatively high-profile orientation to a relatively low-profile orientation. The device can also include a link to connect the riser to the suspension lines on the canopy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 13, 2019
Date of Patent:
April 20, 2021
Assignee:
SUN PATH PRODUCTS, INC.
Inventors:
Thomas Parker, Jesse Sparling, Justin Beaurivage