Space transfer vehicle and integrated guidance launch system
Patent 5242135 Issued on September 7, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 6, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 6, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSatelite transfer vehicle Rocket staging system Low pressure reaction control propulsion system for a spacecraft Earth-to-orbit vehicle providing a reusable orbital stage Satelite transfer vehicle Overlapping stage burn for multistage launch vehicles Patent #: 4964340 InventorApplicationNo. 908345 filed on 07/06/1992US Classes:244/164, Attitude controlD12/320Space satellite or habitat (7)ExaminersPrimary: Peters, Joseph F. Jr.Assistant: Bidwell, Anne E. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB64G 001/24AbstractA space launch system and a space transfer vehicle usable within such system. The space transfer vehicle includes a primary propulsion engine and attitude control system. A guidance system for both the atmospheric launch vehicle and the space transfer vehicle is integral with the space transfer vehicle.Field of SearchAttitude control | |
