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A device and method of use for opening a container during descent so that objects within the container may be dispersed over a controlled ground area. The device includes a housing with a parachute canopy contained within. A sling is attached to the canopy within the housing and extends external to

A device and method of use for opening a container during descent so that objects within the container may be dispersed over a controlled ground area. The device includes a housing with a parachute canopy contained within. A sling is attached to the canopy within the housing and extends external to the housing. A cap is selectively engageable with the housing to close the housing. A spring within the housing exerts outward force on the cap. An actuation device is mounted to the cap to selectively disengage the cap from the housing. When the cap is disengaged from the housing the cap is ejected by the force of the spring. A lanyard connecting the cap to the canopy draws the canopy out of the housing for deployment. Deployment of the canopy transfers tension force through the slings to the container. The tension force imposed on the container by the slings opens the container, releasing objects held therein. The objects are released at a predetermined height. The dispersion of the objects over the ground is limited by their separation at the predetermined height.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for imposing tension force during descent from a height comprising:means for housing having a first end portion;means for descent deceleration disposed within said housing means;means for tension force transfer attached to said descent deceleration means, said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for imposing tension force during descent from a height comprising:means for housing having a first end portion;means for descent deceleration disposed within said housing means;means for tension force transfer attached to said descent deceleration means, said tension force transfer means partially disposed within said housing means and partially extending from said housing means when said device is assembled;a cap selectively engaged with said first end portion of said housing means, said cap including actuation means for selectively disengaging said cap from said housing means; anda spring disposed in said housing means and exerting separation force on said cap when said cap is engaged with said housing means.