Stephen H Snyder

US Patent:

49307240, Jun 5, 1990

Filed:

Mar 11, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/487221

Inventors:

Stephen L. Snyder - Moorestown NJ

International Classification:

B64C 3900

US Classification:

244 13

Abstract:

Load lines connect chordwise spaced portions of a ram air inflated, airfoil canopy to spaced anchors connected to a pilot supporting vehicle frame on which a forward thrust producing unit is removably mounted. The geometry of the assembled aircraft enhances take-off inflation of the canopy, establishes a stable flight frame when airborne, and enables simple engine throttle control of the thrust producing unit to regulate climb, descent and level flight. Common control is applied for both ground steering of the vehicle frame and airborne steering of the canopy.

US Patent:

49346300, Jun 19, 1990

Filed:

May 30, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/358481

Inventors:

Stephen L. Snyder - Moorestown NJ

International Classification:

B64C 3900

US Classification:

244 13

Abstract:

Load lines connect chordwise spaced portions of a ram air inflated, airfoil canopy to spaced anchors connected to a pilot supporting vehicle frame on which a forward thrust producing unit is removably mounted. The geometry of the assembled aircraft enhances take-off inflation of the canopy, establishes a stable flight frame when airborne, and enables simple engine throttle control of the thrust producing unit to regulate climb, descent and level flight. Common control is applied for both ground steering of the vehicle frame and air-borne steering of the canopy.

US Patent:

D2644541, May 18, 1982

Filed:

Dec 21, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/971946

Inventors:

Stephen L. Snyder - Pennsauken NJ

International Classification:

D1207

US Classification:

D12341

US Patent:

51601001, Nov 3, 1992

Filed:

Jul 1, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/724191

Inventors:

Stephen L. Snyder - Moorestown NJ

International Classification:

B64C 338

US Classification:

244 13

Abstract:

An aircraft comprises a vehicle (1) suspended in flight by a steering control rod (68) pivotally mounted to the body of the vehicle and having outer ends (12, 14) connected to the lower ends of load suspension lines (3, 5, 6) connected at their upper ends to a flexible wing portion (2) of a ram air inflatable type of airfoil canopy. Steering of the aircraft is by pivotal movement of control rod (68) to manipulate the load suspension lines and thereby the canopy surfaces. The aircraft may be radio controlled by a radio receiver (112) in the vehicle body for operating the speed of a drive motor (36) for driving a propeller (38) and a steering drive motor (98) coupled to the control rod (68) by a suitable linkage system. Battery pack (104) is removably mounted in the vehicle body for providing power to the receiver and motors therein. The radio controlled aircraft is controlled by a remote transmitter which controls the steering and speed of the aircraft.

US Patent:

39348482, Jan 27, 1976

Filed:

Dec 31, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/537660

Inventors:

Stephen L. Snyder - Cherry Hill NJ

International Classification:

B64D 1732

US Classification:

244151A

Abstract:

The riser straps associated with the canopy suspension lines of a parachute are releasably coupled to a body harness by connector devices which include buckle rings through which loop extensions of the riser straps are threaded. A locking pin assembly engaged with each loop extension holds each connector device in a coupling condition. Each locking pin assembly is anchored to a cover protectively enclosing the connector device, by means of which the pin assembly is withdrawn to uncouple the connector device.