Patents by Inventor Christian J. Goodman

Christian J. Goodman 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).

  • Sequenced heat rejection for body stabilized geosynchronous satellites
    Patent number: 6073888
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a thermal radiative system for an earth orbiting satellite including a plurality of faces intermittently exposed to maximum solar illumination comprises a thermal radiator is mounted on a face for discharging heat from a thermal load to deep space. A heat conductor extends between the thermal load and the thermal radiator. Thermal switches are operable for connecting the thermal load to the thermal radiator for cooling when the temperature of the thermal load is above a predetermined level and for disconnecting the thermal load from the thermal radiator when the temperature of the thermal load falls below the predetermined level. A shield including phase change management (PCM) material is thermally connected to the thermal load for drawing heat away therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Loral Space & Communications, Ltd.
    Inventors: Walter S. Gelon, John C. Hall, Christian J. Goodman