Patents Assigned to Tecnovar Italiana S.p.A.
  • Patent number: 4573393
    Abstract: The invention relates to a box distributor for sequentially discharging objects from aircraft and landcraft, particularly for sowing mines from helicopters. The distributor comprises a box-shaped framework with a plurality of vertical compartments closed at the base by shutters (1) tilting under control, the box-shaped framework being formed of a rigid box-shaped base (B), in which are housed the tilting bottom shutters (1) and their respective controls. Two sidewalls (P) are hinged on the two opposed longitudinal edges of the base, and a top wall (T) is releasably fixed at the top of the sidewalls of the box. For transport, the top wall is housed under the box-shaped base (B), while the sidewalls (P) are turned one over the other above the upper face of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1986
    Assignee: Tecnovar Italiana S.p.A.
    Inventor: Ludovico Fontana
  • Patent number: 4572563
    Abstract: A device for hanging a load, particularly to an aircraft or landcraft transport, of the type comprising an eyelet of connection to the transport having an enlarged base with a central hole, a pin rotatably supported in the hole and extending downward into a first hook part and, a second hook part pivoted on the first about a pin with horizontal axis positioned in the lower end of the first hook part. A releasable lock retains the second hook part in an active position to form with the first part an essentially closed hook. A bracket supports a load lifting sling, and an electrical connection transmits electric signals from the hook to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Tecnovar Italiana S.p.A.
    Inventor: Ludovico Fontana