Patents Assigned to Bigelow Aerospace LLC
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Patent number: 9889952Abstract: A core element for use with an inflatable or expandable spacecraft is claimed. The core element has a plurality of panels connected by hinges so that the core element can be packed into a smaller volume for loading into a launch vehicle. Upon deployment in space, the core element can be unpacked and can enclose a larger volume than that in the packed state. Multiple core elements can be used to cover a spacecraft to a desired degree.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Frederic R. Cline
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Publication number: 20160304221Abstract: A core element for use with an inflatable or expandable spacecraft is claimed. The core element has a plurality of panels connected by hinges so that the core element can be packed into a smaller volume for loading into a launch vehicle. Upon deployment in space, the core element can be unpacked and can enclose a larger volume than that in the packed state. Multiple core elements can be used to cover a spacecraft to a desired degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Frederic R. Cline
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Patent number: 9463883Abstract: A spacecraft capture tug is disclosed. The tug can capture objects in space, including spacecraft and satellites, using an engagement system and provide propulsion for the object to a point of servicing, repair, or other desired operations. Further, the tug may dock with other specialty tugs to form a custom transport system.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Bigelow Aerospace, LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20150090842Abstract: An airlock that provides a substantially 360 view using enlarged viewports is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20150090841Abstract: A transport landing vehicle for transferring an astronaut to and from an extraterrestrial mass such as a moon, asteroid, or small planet is disclosed. The transport landing vehicle has a cage that is substantially open to the outside environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20150053823Abstract: A spacecraft capture tug is disclosed. The tug can capture objects in space, including spacecraft and satellites, using an engagement system and provide propulsion for the object to a point of servicing, repair, or other desired operations. Further, the tug may dock with other specialty tugs to form a custom transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20150008288Abstract: A standard transit tug is disclosed. The tug can dock with spacecraft to provide propulsion for the spacecraft. Further, the tug may dock with other specialty tugs to form a custom transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20150008290Abstract: A docking node transporter tug is disclosed. The tug can dock with various spacecraft to allow access by people between the spacecraft. Further, the tug may dock with other specialty tugs to form a custom system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
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Publication number: 20150008289Abstract: A solar generator tug is disclosed. The tug can dock with spacecraft to provide power for the spacecraft. Further, the tug may dock with other specialty tugs to form a custom transport system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLCInventor: Robert T. Bigelow
