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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2023
World View Enterprises Inc., Tucson, AZ (US);
Timothy James Basta, Tucson, AZ (US);
World View Enterprises Inc., Tucson, AZ (US);
Abstract
Systems and devices for deceleration of vehicles, such as parafoils descending from high altitude balloons, upon impact with ground. A valve may be configured to release air from within an airbag upon impact of the airbag with ground. The valve may be a one way check valve. The valve may include an axially moveable valve body biased by a spring. An increase in pressure within the airbag due to ground impact overcomes the spring biasing force to move the valve body and release air from the airbag. The released air provides a controlled deceleration due to increased absorption of the impact forces by the deflating airbag. Portions of the valve may be additively manufactured. A valve housing may include flanges that clamp onto the airbag envelope. The valve may be low cost and single use, such that the valve is replaced with a new valve for the next flight.