Patents Assigned to AST&Defense, LLC
  • Patent number: 11142347
    Abstract: A system includes a satellite assembly. The assembly includes a plurality of satellite devices, where each satellite device includes a processor device, an impulse actuator, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions are executable by the processor device to access a sequence of waypoints. The sequence of waypoints identifies a first waypoint and is associated with formation of a distributed structure including the plurality of satellite devices. The instructions are further executable by the processor device to initiate movement of the satellite device toward the first waypoint at least by initiating activation of the impulse actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: AST&Defense, LLC
    Inventor: Raymond J. Sedwick