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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7834859 | Process for recovering a spacecraft first stage The process comprises the steps of: 1) launching the vehicle from the launch site using the first stage booster rocket engine system; 2) separating the at least one upper stage from the first stage booster; 3) terminating operation of the first booster stage rocket ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7634236 | Controlled signal-to-noise ratio generator circuit The invention is an electronic circuit for testing a receiver. In detail, the circuit includes a RF signal generator providing an RF signal to a first mixer. A first oscillator providing a first signal to the first mixer. The first mixer receives the RF signal and t... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7616107 | Combination horn and gear selection indicator system The invention is a combination horn button and gear position indicator system for an automobile, the automobile having wire having a first end terminating at the steering wheel and a second end terminating at least partially down the steering column. In detail, the ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7608027 | Exercise apparatus A device for holding and organizing items includes an anchor for fastening the device to an object; a strap adapted to secure the items to the device; and a connector, having an upper piece and a lower piece that pivot relative to one another, the upper piece being ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7542135 | Device for inspecting countersunk holes The invention is a non contact laser inspection self centering device to inspect the counter sink portion of a counter sunk fastener hole on a surface. In detail, the self centering and seating device includes a combination laser transmitter and receiver for transmi... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7520467 | Aircraft sensor pod assembly The invention is sensor pod assembly for mounting sensor systems for an aircraft, the aircraft having a fuselage with a longitudinal axis. In detail the sensor pod includes an elongated pod having front and rear ends, the pod removable mountable to the underside of ... | 04/21/2009 |
| D588976 | Flying wing aircraft with canard | 03/24/2009 |
| D588519 | Flying wing aircraft | 03/17/2009 |
| 7485354 | Thermal protection system for a vehicle The invention is a thermal insulation tile for providing thermal protection of the external surface of a vehicle. In detail, the tile includes a rigid ceramic core having top and bottom surfaces, side surfaces and parallel front and rear surfaces at a 15 to 45 degre... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7455262 | Printer/plotter roller adaptor system An adapter assembly for paper roll holders in a printer/plotter comprising ring shaped spacers that increase the diameter of the existing end mounted surfaces of the holder such that a larger size paper roll and be installed. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7413764 | Process for repairing coatings having a critical thickness The invention is a process for repairing a coating having a precise thickness damaged in a specific area. In detail, the process includes the steps of: 1) removing the damaged coating from the specific area; 2) placing a scrim material having a thickness equal to th... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7314076 | Multilayer shim peeling device The invention is a device for peeling one or more individual layers of a multilayer shim. In detail the device includes a platform having a surface with a recess. A mechanism is mounted in the recess for mounting the shim and a moving the shim upward such that a por... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278510 | Shifting system for an automobile automatic transmission The invention is an automatic transmission shifting system for automobile, the automobile having a steering column assembly including a steering wheel at one end and steering column, and an electrical wire having first end terminating at the steering wheel and a sec... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7185852 | Actuator with helical cam guides The invention is an actuator assembly for actuating a door or aerodynamic surface of an aircraft. In detail, the invention includes a housing having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis. The housing center portion further includes first and second helical s... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7167127 | Process for tracking vehicles The invention is process for tracking a moving targeted vehicle from a remote sensor platform comprising the steps of 1) tracking the targeted vehicle and periodically recording its radar signature until its identity becomes ambiguous, 2) tracking the target after i... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7090421 | Applicator assembly for coating fasteners A coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating fasteners ends protruding from a surface of a structure, the fasteners extending a specific distance above the surface. In detail, the applicator assembly includes a handle. A coating member made from open celle... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7081849 | Process for sensor resources management The subject process accepts the data from a kinematic tracker and maps them to fuzzy set conditions. Then using a multitude of defined membership functions and fuzzy logic gates, generates sensor mode control rules. It does this for every track and each sensor. The ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080504 | Laser augmented turbojet propulsion system The invention is a turbojet propulsion system which includes a compressor section, a turbine section coupled by a shaft to the compressor section, a combustion section mounted between the compressor section and the turbine section, and an exhaust duct coupled to the... | 07/25/2006 |
| 6991449 | Heating apparatus for in-situ de-bulking composite parts during layup The invention is an apparatus for de-bulking a composite material preform laid up in a mold. In detail, the apparatus includes a flexible cover adapted to fit over the mold and preform and attach to the sides of the mold. The cover includes an inlet port located in ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6984976 | Process for determining the resistivity of a resistive layer The invention is a process for determining the resistivity of a layered structure including a layer of resistive material hidden under a topcoat and a tile layer, the process comprises the steps of; 1) directing electromagnetic radiation over a selected frequency ra... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6948331 | Environmental control system for an aircraft An environmental control system for an aircraft includes a vapor cycle system for circulating a refrigerant through a fuel cooled condenser, a primary evaporator wherein the expanded refrigerant is used to provide cooling for a cooling medium and a secondary evapora... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6937352 | Positioning device for RAM testing system The invention is a device for positioning a hand-held RAM inspection system for measuring the thickness of a RAM coating. In detail, the invention includes a housing containing the RAM coating inspection system, the housing having a longitudinal axis. Three laser di... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6887293 | Method of monitoring a filter system for a paint spray booth The invention is a method of monitoring a filter for absorbing paint particles produced during spray painting with a spray gun in a paint spray booth coupled to an exhaust pump, the method includes the steps of: 1) installing a filter between the booth and exhaust p... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6879419 | Laser scanner with peripheral scanning capability The present invention relates generally to ladar and more particularly to a tilted primary clamshell lens laser scanner for transmitting a generally collimated beam of radiation at a first frequency such that the beam rotates about a central axis so as to form a con... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6867725 | Combination low observable and thermal barrier assembly The invention is a protective cover assembly having at least one part for a surface of a structure. In detail, the invention includes a first flexible layer of heat resistant material bonded to the structure having an outer surface with a radar cross-section reducin... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6837073 | Method for making fused glass sheets The method includes: providing first and second sheets of translucent glass having first and second principle sides, coating a portion of one of the first principle sides of first and second sheets with a layer of ceramic paint; placing the first and second sides of... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6788244 | Inspection device for radar absorbing materials The invention is a device for inspecting an assembly including a surface coating containing magnetic radar-absorbing materials on a conductive surface. In detail, the device includes a first system for transmitting an electromagnetic signal to the assembly, which in... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6749356 | Touch-up coating applicator assembly for remote locations The invention is a coating applicator assembly for coating a structure. In detail the invention is a spring-loaded a syringe having an outlet port. A semi-flexible tube having first and second ends is coupled by its first end to the outlet port of the syringe. A coa... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6745981 | Aircraft sensor pod assembly The invention is a sensor pod for mounting on the top surface of the fuselage of an aircraft. The pod it supported by right and left front supports and right and left rear supports that attach to the fuselage on either side of the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6430394 | System for controlling communications between a terminal and satellite and method therefore A system for determining uplink transmission quality of timing probe signals sent from a terminal to a satellite the satellite having a system to provide an indicator signal to the terminal as to whether a timing probe signal sent from the terminal has be... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6264144 | Material assembly for an inflatable aerodynamic braking device for spacecraft deceleration and the like The invention is a material for use in an inflatable aerodynamic braking device for a spacecraft. In detail, the invention includes a plurality of high temperature resistant barrier outer layers. Preferably, the outer layer is made of Aluminoborosilicate ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6211650 | Battery cell by-pass circuit The invention is a circuit and method of limiting the charging voltage applied to an individual cell of a plurality of cells making up a battery being charged in series. It is particularly designed for use with batteries that can be damaged by overchargin... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6158088 | Deployable hinge assembly providing end of travel damping The invention is a deployable hinge assembly. In detail the hinge assembly includes first and second hinge members, and a pivot system for pivotally connecting the first and second hinge members together such that the second hinge member is rotatable from... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6135391 | Retention system for a detachable spacecraft capsule mounted on a spacecraft The invention is a system for retaining a detachable capsule to a spacecraft, with the capsule having a heat shield with a peripheral edge. In detail; the system includes a plurality of detachable retention systems with each retention system including a f... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6129359 | Sealing assembly for sealing a port and the like The sealing assembly for a port of a valve or the like is disclosed. In detail, the sealing assembly includes the port having a circular shaped end with a circular shaped knife-edge thereon. The sealing assembly further includes a hollow cap having a clos... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6126371 | Shape memory metal alloy preload attenuation device The device includes an inverted first cup shaped member having a center portion with an aperture therethrough and further having a side wall. A second cup shaped member includes a center portion with and aperture therethrough and a side wall in slidable e... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5820991 | Fused glass sheets having ceramic paint and metal foil and method of making same The invention is a composite glass sheet and method of making same. In detail, the composite glass sheet includes first and second translucent ceramic layers, having one principle side coated with ceramic paint, and a sheet of metal foil positioned betwee... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5710666 | Slide viewer having a lenticular viewing lens The invention is a viewer for slides having three-dimensional and/or animation type lenticular images recorded thereon in image line sets. In detail, the invention includes a frame. The frame includes a slot for receiving the slide therein having an open ... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5678793 | Bracket for mounting a hand holdable appliance or the like The invention is a mounting bracket for securing a portable hand holdable appliance to a window extending vertically from a window sill. In detail, the bracket includes a plate having first and second side and top, bottom and side edges, and additionally,... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5585557 | Air data system for measuring fluid flow direction and velocity The invention is a system for determining the physical characteristics of an incident fluid flow stream over a surface of a vehicle relative to an axis thereof, the apparatus. In detail, the invention includes at least one first pressure sensor mounted on... | 12/17/1996 |
