diff --git a/www/inappbrowser.js b/www/inappbrowser.js
index a85f27e..93eb420 100644
--- a/www/inappbrowser.js
+++ b/www/inappbrowser.js
@@ -19,6 +19,12 @@
  *
 */
 
+// special patch to correctly work on Ripple emulator (CB-9760)
+if (window.parent && !!window.parent.ripple) { // https://gist.github.com/triceam/4658021
+    module.exports = window.open.bind(window); // fallback to default window.open behaviour
+    return;
+}
+
 var exec = require('cordova/exec');
 var channel = require('cordova/channel');
 var modulemapper = require('cordova/modulemapper');