Patents Examined by Virha Lissi Ansley
  • Segmented safety aircraft
    Patent number: 5356097
    Abstract: An aircraft includes a cockpit permanently connected to a fuselage base. At least one fuselage segment is detachably mounted to the support. In case of an imminent crash the segment is detachable from the remainder of the aircraft and can float to safety after being detached by having at least one parachute and an airbag secured to the segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: Stefan Chalupa