Patents by Inventor Charles M. Hinds

Charles M. Hinds 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).

  • Satellite servicing
    Patent number: 4449684
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved satellite servicing system. The improvements include improvements in payload distribution in the cargo bay of the Shuttle Orbiter and improvements in the location of the targets required for positioning end effectors with respect to the component which they are to engage. In the improved satellite servicing system, the remote manipulator system which is normally used for the purpose of capturing and deploying satellites is also used for servicing the satellites when captured and secured for servicing. An improved payload distribution system is provided in the cargo bay which permits optimum utilization of the cargo bay by primary payload units by providing for the location of secondary payload units at any convenient position of opportunity along the length of the cargo bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1984
    Assignee: Spar Aerospace Limited
    Inventor: Charles M. Hinds
  • Satellite servicing
    Patent number: 4349837
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved satellite servicing system. The improvements include improvements in payload distribution in the cargo bay of the Shuttle Orbiter and improvements in the location of the targets required for positioning end effectors with respect to the component which they are to engage. In the improved satellite servicing system, the remote manipulator system which is normally used for the purpose of capturing and deploying satellites is also used for servicing the satellites when captured and secured for servicing. An improved payload distribution system is provided in the cargo bay which permits optimum utilization of the cargo bay by primary payload units by providing for the location of secondary payload units at any convenient position of opportunity along the length of the cargo bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1982
    Assignee: Spar Aerospace Limited
    Inventor: Charles M. Hinds
  • Satellite servicing
    Patent number: 4273305
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved satellite servicing system. The improvements include improvements in payload distribution in the cargo bay of the Shuttle Orbiter and improvements in the location of the targets required for positioning end effectors with respect to the component which they are to engage. In the improved satellite servicing system, the remote manipulator system which is normally used for the purpose of capturing and deploying satellites is also used for servicing the satellites when captured and secured for servicing. An improved payload distribution system is provided in the cargo bay which permits optimum utilization of the cargo bay by primary payload units by providing for the location of secondary payload units at any convenient position of opportunity along the length of the cargo bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Spar Aerospace Limited
    Inventor: Charles M. Hinds