Patents by Inventor Beth H. Kelsic

Beth H. Kelsic has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Calibration system and method
    Patent number: 10386241
    Abstract: A calibration system for sensors is provided. The calibration system includes an array of blackbody elements. Each blackbody element includes a high emissivity surface. The high emissivity surface can be formed using carbon nanotubes. In addition, each blackbody element includes a heating element and a temperature sensor. The heating element is operated to bring the blackbody element to a set point temperature, as determined by the temperature sensor. As an example, the calibration system can be used in connection with sensors sensitive to infrared wavelengths that is carried by a satellite or other platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Bevan D. Staple, Matthew L. Gross, Jerold L. Cole, John C. Fleming, Sandra R. Collins, Beth H. Kelsic
  • Hybrid integrated nanotube and nanostructure substrate systems and methods
    Patent number: 9425254
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a hybrid integrated nanostructure and nanotube substrate system are disclosed. The system includes a substrate having a plurality of nanostructures formed thereon. Interconnected to the substrate, directly or through nanostructures, are nanotubes. The nanostructures can extend for a greater distance from the surface of the substrate than the nanotubes, providing a robust structure. In addition, the structure can be highly emissive and absorptive hybrid surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: BALL AEROSPACE & TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Matthew L. Gross, James H. Eraker, Beth H. Kelsic, Bevan Staple