Evacuation slide systems
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1. An evacuation slide system comprising:
- a. an inflatable slide comprising;
i. a main portion having a length;
ii. an extension portion integrally formed with the main portion so as to extend the length thereof when inflated without creating an external seam at a boundary of the main and extension portions; and
iii. at least one internal bulkhead generally precluding fluid communication between the main portion and the extension portion; and
b. means for inflating the extension portion separately from the main portion.
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Abstract
Evacuation slide systems having extendable portions are detailed. The extendable portions of slides may be inflated separately from the main portions and actuated manually if desired. Consequently, attitude changes of, for example, an aircraft subsequent to inflation of the main portion of a slide would not necessarily defeat its use, as inflation of the extendable portion could still occur.
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1. An evacuation slide system comprising:
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a. an inflatable slide comprising; i. a main portion having a length; ii. an extension portion integrally formed with the main portion so as to extend the length thereof when inflated without creating an external seam at a boundary of the main and extension portions; and iii. at least one internal bulkhead generally precluding fluid communication between the main portion and the extension portion; and b. means for inflating the extension portion separately from the main portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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