Patents by Inventor Domenick Tenerelli

Domenick Tenerelli 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).

  • Occulter for exoplanet exploration
    Patent number: 8480241
    Abstract: A space based occulter is provided. It comprises a base portion and a blanket section extending radially from the base portion. A plurality of starlight blocking petals are attached to the base portion and attached to the blanket section, the petals extending radially from the base portion, each of the petals being hingedly connected to an adjacent petal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Domenick Tenerelli, Sean McCully, David Putnam