9 patents
Utility
Encapsulated insulation with uniformly heated surfaces for use on spacecraft internal surfaces
28 Nov 23
A surface heating device and related method includes a heater assembly having a layer of dielectric material, thermal insulation material positioned adjacent to the heater assembly, an encapsulation layer surrounding the thermal insulation material and connected to the heater assembly, and a controller configured to control power delivered to the heater assembly to activate the dielectric material to generate heat.
Stephen W. Miller, Michael J. Erdmann
Filed: 9 Apr 20
Utility
Microgravity system phase separator
24 Oct 23
An apparatus and related methods to separate liquid from a liquid/gas mixture, particularly in a low gravity environment.
Daniel Aaron Wyman, Michael Peterson
Filed: 19 Oct 20
Utility
Low-gravity water capture device with water stabilization
30 May 23
An apparatus to separate water droplets from an air stream.
Michael Peterson, Mark Milton Weislogel, John P. Wetzel, Daniel Aaron Wyman
Filed: 16 Aug 19
Utility
Vortex hybrid rocket motor
30 May 23
Various embodiments of a vortex hybrid motor are described herein.
Martin Chiaverini, Patrick Satyshur, Christopher St. Clair
Filed: 11 Oct 18
Utility
Expanding pin assembly controlled by actuator for locking and unlocking mechanical joint
25 Apr 23
An expanding pin system is described that can provide automated and/or power controlled locking and unlocking of an expanding pin assembly in a mechanical joint.
Jake Crine, Benjamin Paul Cunningham, Alec B. Devereaux, Sonny J. Lewis, Jonathan Peritt
Filed: 16 Sep 20
Utility
Expanding pin assembly controlled by actuator for locking and unlocking mechanical joint
25 Apr 23
An expanding pin system is described that can provide automated and/or power controlled locking and unlocking of an expanding pin assembly in a mechanical joint.
Jake Crine, Benjamin Paul Cunningham, Alec B. Devereaux, Sonny J. Lewis, Jonathan Peritt
Filed: 30 Sep 20
Utility
Reaction control vortex thruster system
7 Feb 23
Various embodiments of a vortex thruster system is described herein that is configured to create at least three discrete thrust levels.
Ryan C. Cavitt, Trevor P. Ormonde, Jake W. Carey, Patrick D. Satyshur, Christopher P. St. Clair, Scott M. Munson
Filed: 21 Jun 19
Utility
Solar array system and method of manufacturing
1 Mar 22
A space-grade solar array includes relatively small cells with integrated wiring embedded into or incorporated directly onto a printed circuit board.
Brian Anthony, Rodney Dobson, Matthew Johnson, Scott Christiansen, L. Eric Ruhl
Filed: 31 Jul 20
Utility
Low-gravity water capture device
4 Jan 22
An apparatus to separate water droplets from an air stream includes an elongated tube having a first end and a second end.
David Michael Hoerr, Ross Remiker, Michael Peterson, Zachary James Setmire, Mark Milton Weislogel, Andrew Wollman
Filed: 31 Jan 18
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