CHARLES GRANT FITZGERALD
Pilots at Cypress Church Rd, Cameron, NC
License number
North Carolina A4697729
Issued Date
Jul 2016
Expiration Date
Jul 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3676 Cypress Church Rd, Cameron, NC 28326
Professional information
Aerial Cargo Container With Deceleration And Orientation Assembly
US Patent:
6712317, Mar 30, 2004
Filed:
Sep 18, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/252064
Inventors:
Charles V. Warren - Fayetteville NC 28311
Charles G. Fitzgerald - Cameron NC 28326
Charles G. Fitzgerald - Cameron NC 28326
International Classification:
B64D 108
US Classification:
244138R, 244142, 244147
Abstract:
An aerial cargo container is described that includes a cargo box with a plurality of hinged rotor blades having a stowed position against the sides of the box and a deployed position extending outwardly from the box, and a deceleration and orientation assembly to slow the descent of the container and align the longitudinal axis of the container with the relative wind direction, thereby minimizing damage to the blades upon opening. The assembly includes a drogue chute, a blade retainer to secure the blades in the stowed position, and a folded metering cord attached between the drogue chute and the box, and a segment securing the blade retainer, whereby the cord segments unfold sequentially upon exertion of a force to slow and orient the container, prior to release of the blade retainer to permit movement of the blades to their deployed positions.