Patents by Inventor Jerry Bird

Jerry Bird 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).

  • Parachute containers
    Patent number: 4034940
    Abstract: Parachute containers formed of a central panel and overlapping flaps which are held together by pull apart intergripping fastening arrangement. The fastening arrangement is constructed such that it releases in response to pulling in a flap opening direction so that the flaps are automatically opened by the action of releasing the fastening arrangement thereby eliminating the need for elastic straps, springs etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Assignee: Parachutes Incorporated
    Inventor: Jerry Bird