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Method and apparatus for retrieving a flying object

  • US 20020100838A1
  • Filed: 10/29/2001
  • Published: 08/01/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/08/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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8. A method for capturing a flying object, comprising the steps of:

  • a) suspending a generally linear fixture across the flight path, such that the orientation of the fixture includes a component normal to the flying object'"'"'s line of approach;

    b) allowing the flying object to strike the suspended fixture, whereupon the fixture slides along a surface of the flying object while imparting a decelerating force and a rotation to the flying object;

    c) capturing the fixture with a hook on the flying object; and

    d) retrieving the flying object.

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