Patent ID: 7261258
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A semi-spherical cruciform-type parachute, comprising: a) a polygonal center panel having straight edges; b) a plurality of first lens-shaped panels, each lens-shaped panel comprising a first and a second edge, wherein the first edge of each lens-shaped panel conjoins one of the straight edges of the center panel, wherein the number of lens-shaped panels equals the number of center panel straight edges; c) a plurality of quadrilateral side panels comprising proximal, distal and two side edges, wherein the proximal edge of each side panel conjoins with the second edge of one of the lens-shaped panels; d) a plurality of second lens-shaped panels, each second lens-shaped panel having two convex and one straight edges, wherein each second lens-shaped panel conjoins by its two convex edges with adjacent side edges of adjacent side panels; and, e) a plurality of rigging members having upper end sections, wherein the upper end sections of the rigging members are disposed on the side panels.