Patents by Inventor Brandie L. Rhodes

Brandie L. Rhodes 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).

  • VAPOR PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230415922
    Abstract: A propellant management device (PMD) may reduce or prevent liquid propellant from entering a thruster manifold (TM) or gas venting manifold (GVM) while allowing propellant vapor and/or gas to pass through the PMD to allow for thrust or venting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Madison PIECHOWSKI, Brandie L RHODES
  • SMALL SATELLITE PROPULSION SYSTEM UTILIZING LIQUID PROPELLANT ULLAGE VAPOR
    Publication number: 20170363044
    Abstract: A novel approach provides a small satellite propulsion system that uses vapor to generate thrust for the small satellite. The vapor naturally sits on top of liquid propellant(s), which are stored within a propellant tank. The vapor may flow from the propellant tank and through a membrane to interact with a reacting surface to generate thrust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Brandie L. Rhodes