Patents by Inventor Alexander Macangus

Alexander Macangus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4578037
    Abstract: A skydiving simulator includes a framework (B) and a flying chamber (A) supported within the framework (B). The framework (B) is constituted by a plurality of symmetrically-positioned, inclined girders (1) the lower ends (1a) of which are bolted to a base (4), and the upper ends (1b) of which are interconnected by cross-pieces (2). The flying chamber (A) has an air inlet at the base thereof and an air outlet at the top thereof. The flying chamber (A) is made of tensioned sheet material (6). A plurality of motor/fan units (11) are provided for producing an upward stream of air within the flying chamber (A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Inventors: Alexander Macangus, Thomas Dickson