Accession Number:

ADD002484

Title:

Automatic Power Adapter for Manual Quick-Release Connectors.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Turner,James W.
• Spinks,Ray E.

Report Date:

1975-12-02

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a power-operated adapter particularly suitable for retrofitting existing conventional manually-operated parachute connectors. When activated by a built-in power source it automatically actuates the female and male connector halves to free the pilot from the parachute and of preventing reuse until the expended power source is replaced.

Descriptors:

• *Parachutes
• *Release mechanisms
• *Patents
• Adapters
• Power supplies
• Retrofitting

Subject Categories:

• Gliders and Parachutes

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE