Abstract: An evacuation system may comprise an evacuation slide configured to be deployed from an aircraft, first strap coupled to the evacuation slide, a second strap coupled to the evacuation slide, and a releasable restraint extending through the first strap and the second strap, the releasable restraint comprising a first stem connected to a first bead and a second stem connected to a second bead, where a diameter of the second stem is different from a diameter of the first stem.

Abstract: A light system for an evacuation slide may include a readiness indicator light assembly. The readiness indicator light assembly may comprise a first light emitting diode configured to emit a first color and a second light emitting diode configured to emit a second color. The light system may be configured to power the first light emitting diode after initial deployment of the evacuation slide and to power the second light emitting diode after the internal pressure of the evacuation slide is greater than a minimum pressure threshold.

Abstract: A light system for an evacuation slide may include a readiness indicator light assembly. The readiness indicator light assembly may comprise a first light emitting diode configured to emit a first color and a second light emitting diode configured to emit a second color. The light system may be configured to power the first light emitting diode after initial deployment of the evacuation slide and to power the second light emitting diode after the internal pressure of the evacuation slide is greater than a minimum pressure threshold.

Abstract: A restraint arrangement for an inflatable slide may comprise a releasable restraint and a yoke coupled to the releasable restraint. The yoke may comprise a first strap and a second strap. A first dampener may be coupled to the first strap. A second dampener may be coupled to the second strap. The first dampener and the second dampener may deform in response to a tensile load.

Abstract: An inflatable slide may comprise a ramp portion and a slide portion extending from the ramp portion. A multipurpose indicator tube may be fluidly coupled to the slide portion. A releasable restraint may be disposed between the multipurpose indicator tube and the slide portion. The releasable restraint may comprise a first restraint portion coupled to an end of the multipurpose indicator tube and a second restraint portion coupled to a toe end of the slide portion. The first restraint portion may be releasably coupled to the second restraint portion. A detachable restraint may be coupled to the slide portion and configured to detachably couple to the end of the multipurpose indicator tube.

Abstract: An inflatable slide may comprise a ramp portion and a slide portion extending from the ramp portion. A multipurpose indicator tube may be fluidly coupled to the slide portion. A releasable restraint may be disposed between the multipurpose indicator tube and the slide portion. The releasable restraint may comprise a first restraint portion coupled to an end of the multipurpose indicator tube and a second restraint portion coupled to a toe end of the slide portion. The first restraint portion may be releasably coupled to the second restraint portion. A detachable restraint may be coupled to the slide portion and configured to detachably couple to the end of the multipurpose indicator tube.

Abstract: A life raft may include a base comprising a first side and a second side, and a self-supporting, collapsible spring canopy. The canopy may include a spring wire frame, a first panel circumscribed by the spring wire frame, and a second panel circumscribed by the spring wire frame. A method of manufacturing a life raft arrangement includes folding the canopy, inserting the canopy into a storage pouch, and coupling the storage pouch to a life raft.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a truss strap integrated geometric restraint for an evacuation slide. The truss strap integrated geometric restraint may comprise a first strap configured to be coupled to a first portion of the evacuation slide, a second strap configured to be coupled to a second portion of the evacuation slide, and a third strap detachably coupled to a third portion of the evacuation slide and configured to disengage from the portion of the slide in response to a predetermined force acting on the release mechanism, wherein the truss strap integrated geo restraint is configured to increase beam strength of the evacuation slide.

Abstract: A softcover for an evacuation system may comprise a fabric panel. The fabric panel may define a plurality of apertures located proximate a first end of the first fabric panel. A plurality of straps may extend from a second end of the fabric panel. The straps may be configured to secure the fabric panel to a housing configured to receive an inflatable slide.

Abstract: An inflatable slide may comprise a ramp portion and a slide portion extending from the ramp portion. A multipurpose indicator tube may be fluidly coupled to the slide portion. A releasable restraint may be disposed between the multipurpose indicator tube and the slide portion. The releasable restraint may comprise a first restraint portion coupled to an end of the multipurpose indicator tube and a second restraint portion coupled to a toe end of the slide portion. The first restraint portion may be releasably coupled to the second restraint portion. A detachable restraint may be coupled to the slide portion and configured to detachably couple to the end of the multipurpose indicator tube.

Abstract: An inflatable slide may comprise a ramp portion and a slide portion having a head end attached to the ramp portion and a toe end opposite the head end. A safety gate readiness indicator may be located between the head end of the slide portion and an entrance of the ramp portion. The safety gate readiness indicator may be configured to translate between a transverse position and an erect position.

Abstract: An evacuation slide for an aircraft may be deployable in a slide mode and a raft mode. The evacuation slide includes a head end and a toe end, with the head end having a mounting feature and the toe end being longitudinally opposite the head end. In response to the evacuation slide being in the slide mode, the head end of the evacuation slide is mounted to the aircraft via the mounting feature. In response to the evacuation slide being in the raft mode, the evacuation slide is detached from the aircraft and the mounting feature is a boarding aid, according to various embodiments.

Abstract: A softcover for an evacuation system may comprise a fabric panel. The fabric panel may define a plurality of apertures located proximate a first end of the first fabric panel. A plurality of straps may extend from a second end of the fabric panel. The straps may be configured to secure the fabric panel to a housing configured to receive an inflatable slide.

Abstract: An evacuation system may comprise a first plurality of tubes configured to inflate by an aspirator and pressure cylinder upon deployment from an aircraft. The evacuation system may further comprise a second plurality of tubes coupled to the first plurality of tubes. The second plurality of tubes may be configured to be in deflated state when the evacuation system is in a slide configuration. The second plurality of tubes may be configured to be in an inflated state when the evacuation system is in a raft configuration.

Abstract: An inflatable tube for an inflatable slide may comprise an interior surface extending from a first longitudinal end of the inflatable tube to a second longitudinal end of the inflatable tube opposite the first longitudinal end. An exterior surface is opposite the interior surface and may include a land portion located proximate the first longitudinal end. A channel portion may extend from the second longitudinal end. The channel portion may include an attachment portion located proximate a distal longitudinal end of the channel portion. The interior surface of the attachment portion may be configured to attach to the land portion of the exterior surface.

Abstract: A restraint arrangement for an inflatable slide may comprise a releasable restraint and a yoke coupled to the releasable restraint. The yoke may comprise a first strap and a second strap. A first dampener may be coupled to the first strap. A second dampener may be coupled to the second strap. The first dampener and the second dampener may deform in response to a tensile load.

Abstract: A restraint arrangement for an inflatable slide may comprise a releasable restraint and a yoke coupled to the releasable restraint. The yoke may comprise a first strap and a second strap. A first dampener may be coupled to the first strap. A second dampener may be coupled to the second strap. The first dampener and the second dampener may deform in response to a tensile load.

Abstract: A restraint may include a longitudinal body having a first end and a second end. The restraint may also include a plurality of engagement features distributed between the first end and the second end. A dimension of at least one of the longitudinal body and the plurality of engagement features may vary along at least a portion of a length of the longitudinal body. The restraint may further include a head disposed at the first end of the longitudinal body. The head may define an aperture and may include a pawl that configured to individually engage the plurality of engagement features. The dimension may vary incrementally or continuously along at least the portion of the length of the longitudinal body from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: A life raft may include a base comprising a first side and a second side, and a self-supporting, collapsible spring canopy. The canopy may include a spring wire frame, a first panel circumscribed by the spring wire frame, and a second panel circumscribed by the spring wire frame. A method of manufacturing a life raft arrangement includes folding the canopy, inserting the canopy into a storage pouch, and coupling the storage pouch to a life raft.

Abstract: A suspension line assembly for a parachute may comprise a plurality of suspension lines bound together at a confluence, and a dampening riser coupled to the confluence, wherein the dampening riser comprises a first length in the stowed position and the dampening riser is configured to extend to a second length in a deployed position in response to a tensile force applied to the dampening riser.