Patents by Inventor Samuel L. Kaesemeyer

Samuel L. Kaesemeyer 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).

  • Non-pyrotechnic remote-controlled parachute jettison method
    Patent number: 7523890
    Abstract: A method of severing an extraction line connected between an extraction parachute and a cargo load when the cargo load fails to eject from an aircraft. The method comprises the steps of spacing a cutter from the extraction line; spring-biasing the cutter in the direction of the extraction line; mechanically restricting the cutter with restricting means from engaging and severing the extraction line; and disabling the restricting means in response to a radio signal from a transmitter on the aircraft so that the cutter is released and severs the extraction line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary
    Inventors: Mark N. Heflin, James B. Stewart, Samuel L. Kaesemeyer
  • Non-pyrotechnic remote-controlled parachute jettison device
    Patent number: 7306188
    Abstract: A device for severing an extraction line connected between a cargo load and an extraction parachute when the cargo load fails to eject from an aircraft. The device comprises a cutter spaced from and spring-biased in the direction of the extraction line; a housing for the cutter; elements for mechanically restricting the cutter from engaging and severing the extraction line; and elements responsive to a radio signal from a transmitter on the aircraft for disabling the restricting means so that the cutter is released and severs the extraction line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventors: Mark N. Heflin, James B. Stewart, Samuel L. Kaesemeyer