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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7465500 | Lightweight protector against micrometeoroids and orbital debris (MMOD) impact using foam substances Methods and apparatus are provided for a shield to protect a surface from the impact of hyper-velocity projectiles. The apparatus comprises a foam material that is configured to cover the surface to be protected and is attached directly to that surface. A coating ma... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7143813 | Foam bumper and radiator for a lightweight heat rejection system Methods and apparatus are provided for a lightweight heat rejection system suitable for spacecraft applications. The apparatus comprises a manifold configured with an array of heat pipes in thermal contact with a manifold coolant. The heat pipes transfer the coolant... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7106777 | Phase-change heat exchanger A phase-change heat exchanger is provided for thermally conditioning a fluid. The phase-change heat exchanger includes, but is not limited to, conduits configured to convey the fluid through the phase-change heat exchanger and a foam structure in thermal contact wit... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6957536 | Systems and methods for generating electrical power from solar energy Systems and methods capable of producing electrical power from solar energy through the use of air cycles without fossil fuel combustion. The system includes a solar receiver, a generator, a compressor, and an expander. The expander is coupled to the generator to dr... | 10/25/2005 |
