Patents by Inventor Robin Schlecht

Robin Schlecht 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).

  • Adaptive composite skin technology (ACTS)
    Publication number: 20050151015
    Abstract: A tailorable elastic skin is provided for covering shape-changing, or “morphable,” structures. The skin comprises a two-dimensional “planar spring” embedded in an elastomeric material. The invention provides a smooth aerodynamic covering capable of global elongation exceeding 20% with a low input force. The design can be tailored for light-weight, lightly loaded applications, or for more heavily loaded aerodynamic or hydrodynamic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the NASA
    Inventors: Christopher Cagle, Robin Schlecht