jbelanger86 0 #1 January 29, 2018 So I’m in SC, Home DZ is Skydive Carolina. Unfortunately we haven’t had the best weather this year. I’m in AFF and skydiving is on my mind constantly. So when I couldn’t jump this weekend I decided to get crafty :) Now I get to wear a 3 ring around my neck! I’m really proud that they turned out as great as they do!! Check out the photos! What do u think?I might be a little obsessed.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlangfeld 1 #2 January 29, 2018 You've got a definite malfunction there Don't look at it before checking your rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbelanger86 0 #3 January 29, 2018 benlangfeld You've got a definite malfunction there Don't look at it before checking your rig. Hahaha! Yup, I’d be in trouble lolI might be a little obsessed.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninjagogo12 0 #4 January 30, 2018 That looks really good, i'm impressed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjbkkb 1 #5 January 30, 2018 Wow, great job. I would buy one of those.My goal is that when all is said done I will have a big pile of well used gear and a collection of great stories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deaconfrost 2 #6 January 30, 2018 That's pretty sweet. I'd buy one also if you decode to sell any. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninjagogo12 0 #7 January 30, 2018 bjbkkbWow, great job. I would buy one of those. I'd buy one too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gb1 3 #8 January 30, 2018 If you sell any, do you have to give Bill B a royalty? He says he invented it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbelanger86 0 #9 January 30, 2018 gb1If you sell any, do you have to give Bill B a royalty? He says he invented it. He invented the three ring cutaway? That’s a cool piece of info! 😁I might be a little obsessed.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gb1 3 #10 January 31, 2018 He patented it probably in the late 1970's. A wonderful application for skydiving cutaways. My balloon friends remember using the design in the 1960's for a tether release. Works great under load. Just think if someone could come up with the next step, something even simpler. So far, it is a great application. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deaconfrost 2 #11 January 31, 2018 There's a couple of interviews on the Skydive Radio and Radio Skydive UK Podcasts that are really cool and very informative. He's a great wealth of knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_Church 7 #12 January 31, 2018 jbelanger86So I’m in SC, Home DZ is Skydive Carolina. Unfortunately we haven’t had the best weather this year. I’m in AFF and skydiving is on my mind constantly. So when I couldn’t jump this weekend I decided to get crafty :) Now I get to wear a 3 ring around my neck! I’m really proud that they turned out as great as they do!! Check out the photos! What do u think? The next sunny weekend the DZO opens up the hangar, looks at the gear rack and says "uh....wait......what happened to all these rigs? Where are the three ring set?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytribe 17 #13 January 31, 2018 gb1He patented it probably in the late 1970's. A wonderful application for skydiving cutaways. My balloon friends remember using the design in the 1960's for a tether release. Works great under load. Just think if someone could come up with the next step, something even simpler. So far, it is a great application. I believe the patent was a US patent only and had 20 year life or something close to that and therefore is now expired. The US patent resulted in copies in UK, France and a couple of other places that allowed manufacturers to build rigs without paying RWS any royalty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskytrvlr 0 #14 January 31, 2018 Very nice, hope we see you with them at CarolinaFest this year!A mile of highway can take you a mile But a mile of Runway can take you anywhere! Blue Sky Traveler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexanderA 1 #15 January 31, 2018 Patents are indeed 20 years. Patents only apply for a country where you've applied for it. So if you apply for a patent in the US someone in france is free to copy it in the French market but can't export it to the US. You allso have to apply for all countries where you want the patent at once. To recieve a patent your idea has to be novel and if there is a patent in another country for the same thing even if it is yours it is no longer novel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #16 February 1, 2018 >I believe the patent was a US patent only and had 20 year life They have a 10 year life and can be renewed once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 13 #17 February 2, 2018 billvon>I believe the patent was a US patent only and had 20 year life They have a 10 year life and can be renewed once. I wouldn't argue with Bill on this one. He has a _bunch_ of patents issued in his name and I'm sure he understands how it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytribe 17 #18 February 2, 2018 billvon>I believe the patent was a US patent only and had 20 year life They have a 10 year life and can be renewed once. Either way - patent is well and truly expired now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerLee 61 #19 February 2, 2018 So no more royalties? https://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/fastest-bra-removal-cutaway-system-%7C-base-girl-ep-4/252315 LeeLee lee@velocitysportswear.com www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #20 February 2, 2018 RiggerLeeSo no more royalties? https://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/fastest-bra-removal-cutaway-system-%7C-base-girl-ep-4/252315 Lee C'mon Lee, you've been around here long enough. Fixed it because it's one of my top 5 "skydiving videos that have nothing to do with jumping"."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decompresion 2 #21 February 5, 2018 You've been here long enough to know that if it was linked correctly...no one would believe that Lee actually posted that. I an sruprised to sea that their aare mo seppling miskates. For the record. Lee is a national treasure and one of the best reasons to come to DZ.com.There are no dangerous dives Only dangerous divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gb1 3 #22 February 7, 2018 Hey, can that be used with an AAD or a Skyhook? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
