Hybrid parachute

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8118262
APP PUB NO 20100163682A1
SERIAL NO

11914930

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A hybrid parachute, method of deploying a parachute and method of landing a payload. The hybrid parachute utilizes a reefing system that provides for the initial deployment of a deceleration stage that is configured to withstand the stresses of high-speed and/or high altitude openings. The deceleration stage has operating characteristics similar to known high-speed parachutes. After sufficient deceleration has been achieved with the deceleration stage, reefings are released deploying one or more low-speed high drag stages of the device. The high drag stage(s) provide the landing characteristics of a low-speed parachute, including the possibility of controlled descent and landing.

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  • PIONEER ASTRONAUTICS

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Jameson, Nicholas F Morrison, US 4 33

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