Patents by Inventor Andrew A. Shapiro

Andrew A. Shapiro 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).

  • Publication number: 20250124179
    Abstract: A method for automated spacecraft design includes receiving mission parameters provided by a client for spacecraft design, generating one or more concept designs based on the received mission parameters, each concept design including one or more components selected for each subsystem included in a designed spacecraft, for each concept design, generating a CAD model including a collection of CADs representing structures of the one or more components selected for each subsystem included in the designed spacecraft, performing a series of analyses or simulations to evaluate a performance of the CAD model, and generating a digital twin representing a virtual representation of the designed spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Eleftherios Gdoutos, Andrew A. Shapiro, David Kervin
  • Patent number: 11920225
    Abstract: Elements formed from magnetic materials and their methods of manufacture are presented. Magnetic materials include a magnetic alloy material, such as, for example, an Fe-Co alloy material (e.g., the Fe-Co-V alloy Hiperco-50(R)). The magnetic alloy materials may comprise a powdered material suitable for use in additive manufacturing techniques, such as, for example direct energy deposition or laser powder bed fusion. Manufacturing techniques include the use of variable deposition time and energy to control the magnetic and structural properties of the materials by altering the microstructure and residual stresses within the material. Manufacturing techniques also include post deposition processing, such as, for example, machining and heat treating. Heat treating may include a multi-step process during which the material is heated, held and then cooled in a series of controlled steps such that a specific history of stored internal energy is created within the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Samad A. Firdosy, Robert P. Dillon, Ryan W. Conversano, John Paul C. Borgonia, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta, Bryan W. McEnerney, Adam Herrmann
  • Patent number: 11738889
    Abstract: A propellant storage system that utilizes an integrated internal lattice structure within the fuel storage tank(s) to provide additional strength and anti-slosh features. The internal lattice structure lends its additional strength properties to adapt the fuel storage tank to unconventional geometries to allow for better compaction and weight savings in deployment vehicles such as satellites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Hunjoo Kim, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta
  • Patent number: 11731196
    Abstract: Systems and methods of additively manufacturing multi-material electromagnetic shields are described. Additive manufacturing processes use co-deposition to incorporate multiple materials and/or microstructures selected to achieve specified shield magnetic properties. Geometrically complex shields can be manufactured with alternating shielding materials optimized for the end use application. The microstructures of the printed shields can be tuned by optimizing the print parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Samad A. Firdosy, Robert P. Dillon, Nicholas E. Ury, Katherine Dang, Joshua Berman, Pablo Narvaez, Vilupanur A. Ravi, John Paul Castelo Borgonia, Joelle T. Cooperrider, Bryan W. McEnerney, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta
  • Publication number: 20220266338
    Abstract: Elements formed from magnetic materials and their methods of manufacture are presented. Magnetic materials include a magnetic alloy material, such as, for example, an Fe-Co alloy material (e.g., the Fe-Co-V alloy Hiperco-50(R)). The magnetic alloy materials may comprise a powdered material suitable for use in additive manufacturing techniques, such as, for example direct energy deposition or laser powder bed fusion. Manufacturing techniques include the use of variable deposition time and energy to control the magnetic and structural properties of the materials by altering the microstructure and residual stresses within the material. Manufacturing techniques also include post deposition processing, such as, for example, machining and heat treating. Heat treating may include a multi-step process during which the material is heated, held and then cooled in a series of controlled steps such that a specific history of stored internal energy is created within the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Samad A. Firdosy, Robert P. Dillon, Ryan W. Conversano, John Paul C. Borgonia, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta, Bryan W. McEnerney, Adam Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20220258242
    Abstract: In some embodiments, high-energy additive manufacturing (HE-AM) (e.g., directed energy deposition, powder injection, powder bed fusion, electron beam melting, solid-state, and ultrasonic) is used to overcome constraints of comparative EES fabrication techniques to produce chemical additive-free electrodes with complex, highly versatile designs for next generation EES. An exemplary rapid fabrication technique provides an approach for improving electrochemical performance while increasing efficiency and sustainability, reducing time to market, and lowering production costs. With this exemplary technique, which utilizes computer models for location specific layer-by-layer fabrication of three-dimensional parts (e.g., versatile design), a high degree of control over processing conditions may be achieved to enhance both the design and performance of EES systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Julie M. Schoenung, Katherine A. Acord, Baolong Zheng, Umberto Scipioni Bertoli, Andrew A. Shapiro, Qian Nataly Chen, William C. West
  • Publication number: 20220203442
    Abstract: Systems and methods of additively manufacturing multi-material electromagnetic shields are described. Additive manufacturing processes use co-deposition to incorporate multiple materials and/or microstructures selected to achieve specified shield magnetic properties. Geometrically complex shields can be manufactured with alternating shielding materials optimized for the end use application. The microstructures of the printed shields can be tuned by optimizing the print parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Samad A. Firdosy, Robert P. Dillon, Nicholas E. Ury, Katherine Dang, Joshua Berman, Pablo Narvaez, Vilupanur A. Ravi, John Paul Castelo Borgonia, Joelle T. Cooperrider, Bryan W. McEnerney, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta
  • Patent number: 11351613
    Abstract: Elements formed from magnetic materials and their methods of manufacture are presented. Magnetic materials include a magnetic alloy material, such as, for example, an Fe—Co alloy material (e.g., the Fe—Co—V alloy Hiperco-50®). The magnetic alloy materials may comprise a powdered material suitable for use in additive manufacturing techniques, such as, for example direct energy deposition or laser powder bed fusion. Manufacturing techniques include the use of variable deposition time and energy to control the magnetic and structural properties of the materials by altering the microstructure and residual stresses within the material. Manufacturing techniques also include post deposition processing, such as, for example, machining and heat treating. Heat treating may include a multi-step process during which the material is heated, held and then cooled in a series of controlled steps such that a specific history of stored internal energy is created within the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Samad A. Firdosy, Robert P. Dillon, Ryan W. Conversano, John Paul C. Borgonia, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta, Bryan W. McEnerney, Adam Herrmann
  • Patent number: 11077655
    Abstract: Printed textiles and related manufacturing methods are provided. Textile materials can include laced mesh fabrics made of rigid components. The laced mesh structures are designed for space applications, including but not limited to adaptive and foldable reflectors, capturing systems, debris and micrometeorite shielding, shading systems, sample capturing, and various other applications. The laced mesh structures are used in the generation of tailored, unique radio-frequency antennas and receivers that allow for active tuning/receiving capabilities. The tailored structure can also include multi-material systems mixing dielectric and conductive layers for enhanced, tunable transmission. Laced mesh structures can also be used for enhanced thermal control of components, with the ability to tailor thermal conductivity and emissivity, to create thermal engineered components via the generation of localized or global thermal response (e.g. zone thermal control).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Raul Polit Casillas, Andrew A. Shapiro, John Paul Castelo Borgonia, Bryan William McEnerney
  • Publication number: 20200411838
    Abstract: In some embodiments, high-energy additive manufacturing (HE-AM) (e.g., directed energy deposition, powder injection, powder bed fusion, electron beam melting, solid-state, and ultrasonic) is used to overcome constraints of comparative EES fabrication techniques to produce chemical additive-free electrodes with complex, highly versatile designs for next generation EES. An exemplary rapid fabrication technique provides an approach for improving electrochemical performance while increasing efficiency and sustainability, reducing time to market, and lowering production costs. With this exemplary technique, which utilizes computer models for location specific layer-by-layer fabrication of three-dimensional parts (e.g., versatile design), a high degree of control over processing conditions may be achieved to enhance both the design and performance of EES systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Julie M. Schoenung, Katherine A. Acord, Baolong Zheng, Umberto Scipioni Bertoli, Andrew A. Shapiro, Qian Nataly Chen, William C. West
  • Publication number: 20200299006
    Abstract: A propellant storage system that utilizes an integrated internal lattice structure within the fuel storage tank(s) to provide additional strength and anti-slosh features. The internal lattice structure lends its additional strength properties to adapt the fuel storage tank to unconventional geometries to allow for better compaction and weight savings in deployment vehicles such as satellites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Hunjoo Kim, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta
  • Publication number: 20190366435
    Abstract: Elements formed from magnetic materials and their methods of manufacture are presented. Magnetic materials include a magnetic alloy material, such as, for example, an Fe—Co alloy material (e.g., the Fe—Co—V alloy Hiperco-50®). The magnetic alloy materials may comprise a powdered material suitable for use in additive manufacturing techniques, such as, for example direct energy deposition or laser powder bed fusion. Manufacturing techniques include the use of variable deposition time and energy to control the magnetic and structural properties of the materials by altering the microstructure and residual stresses within the material. Manufacturing techniques also include post deposition processing, such as, for example, machining and heat treating. Heat treating may include a multi-step process during which the material is heated, held and then cooled in a series of controlled steps such that a specific history of stored internal energy is created within the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Samad A. Firdosy, Robert P. Dillon, Ryan W. Conversano, John Paul C. Borgonia, Andrew A. Shapiro-Scharlotta, Bryan W. McEnerney, Adam Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20180345651
    Abstract: Printed textiles and related manufacturing methods are provided. Textile materials can include laced mesh fabrics made of rigid components. The laced mesh structures are designed for space applications, including but not limited to adaptive and foldable reflectors, capturing systems, debris and micrometeorite shielding, shading systems, sample capturing, and various other applications. The laced mesh structures are used in the generation of tailored, unique radio-frequency antennas and receivers that allow for active tuning/receiving capabilities. The tailored structure can also include multi-material systems mixing dielectric and conductive layers for enhanced, tunable transmission. Laced mesh structures can also be used for enhanced thermal control of components, with the ability to tailor thermal conductivity and emissivity, to create thermal engineered components via the generation of localized or global thermal response (e.g. zone thermal control).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Raul Polit Casillas, Andrew A. Shapiro, John Paul Castelo Borgonia, Bryan William McEnerney
  • Patent number: 9512894
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for vibration suppression using a granular particle chain. The granular particle chain is statically compressed and the end particles of the chain are attached to a payload and vibration source. The properties of the granular particles along with the amount of static compression are chosen to provide desired filtering of vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Nicholas Boechler, Robert Peter Dillon, Chiara Daraio, Gregory L. Davis, Andrew A. Shapiro, John Paul C. Borgonia, Daniel Louis Kahn
  • Patent number: 9507061
    Abstract: A mirror or mirror assembly fabricated by molding, pressing, assembling, or depositing one or more bulk metal glass (BMG), bulk metal glass composite (BMGMC), or amorphous metal (AM) parts and where the optical surface and backing of the mirror can be fabricated without machining or polishing by utilizing the unique molding capabilities of this class of materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Douglas C. Hofmann, Gregory L. Davis, Gregory S. Agnes, Andrew A. Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20140097562
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for vibration suppression using a granular particle chain. The granular particle chain is statically compressed and the end particles of the chain are attached to a payload and vibration source. The properties of the granular particles along with the amount of static compression are chosen to provide desired filtering of vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas BOECHLER, Robert Peter DILLON, Chiara DARAIO, Gregory L. DAVIS, Andrew A. SHAPIRO, John Paul C. BORGONIA, Daniel Louis KAHN
  • Patent number: 5661647
    Abstract: Electronic VHF/UHF power conversion circuitry is manufactured using the benefits of low temperature co-fired ceramic substrates to provide interconnection between the discrete components of the power conversion circuit, and integrate various non-semiconductor devices into the body of the low temperature co-fired ceramic structure, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers. Use of a low temperature co-fired ceramic structure as a substrate on and within which VHF/UHF power conversion circuitry is formed allows selection of various conductive and resistive inks to precisely form interconnection circuitry and selected non-semiconductor components which improves the stability and reduces the cost of VHF/UHF power conversion circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Hughes Electronics
    Inventors: Robert D. Washburn, Robert F. McClanahan, Andrew A. Shapiro, Ramona G. Pond, Gerald P. Chernicky, William J. Council, Earl H. Martin
  • Patent number: 5604673
    Abstract: Electronic power conversion circuitry, for frequencies not exceeding 30 MHz, is manufactured using the benefits of low temperature co-fired ceramic substrates to provide interconnection between the discrete components of the power conversion circuit, and integrate various non-semiconductor devices into the body of the low temperature co-fired ceramic structure, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors and transformers. Use of a low temperature co-fired ceramic structure as a substrate on and within which power conversion circuitry is formed allows selection of various conductive and resistive inks to precisely form interconnection circuitry and selected non-semiconductor components which improves the stability and reduces the cost of power conversion circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Hughes Electronics
    Inventors: Robert D. Washburn, Robert F. McClanahan, Andrew A. Shapiro
  • Patent number: 5532667
    Abstract: A ferromagnetic material (18,20) in ink or tape form is sinterable using a same firing profile as and has approximately the same thermal shrinkage characteristics as low-temperature-cofired-ceramic (LTCC) tape, and is chemically non-reactive therewith. The ferromagnetic material (18,20) is applied to the surfaces of LTCC tape sheets (12,14,16) to form desired elements such as cores for inductors (22) and transformers and magnetic shields. Ferromagnetic vertical interconnects (vias) (54) can be formed by punching holes (56) through tape sheets (46) and filling them with ferromagnetic ink. The tape sheets (12,14,16) and ferromagnetic elements (18,20) are laminated together and cofired to form an integral structure (10). Ferromagnetic and non-magnetic components (114) can be fabricated separately and inserted into cavities (104a,-106a,108a) in tape sheets (104,106,108) prior to cofiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: Carol Haertling, Andrew A. Shapiro, Charles A. Goodman, Ramona G. Pond, Robert D. Washburn, Robert F. McClanahan, Carlos H. Gonzalez, David M. Lusher
  • Patent number: 5312674
    Abstract: A ferromagnetic material (18,20) in ink or tape form is sinterable using a same firing profile as and has approximately the same thermal shrinkage characteristics as low-temperature-cofired-ceramic (LTCC) tape, and is chemically non-reactive therewith. The ferromagnetic material (18,20) is applied to the surfaces of LTCC tape sheets (12,14,16) to form desired elements such as cores for inductors (22) and transformers and magnetic shields. Ferromagnetic vertical interconnects (vias) (54) can be formed by punching holes (56) through tape sheets (46) and filling them with ferromagnetic ink. The tape sheets (12,14,16) and ferromagnetic elements (18,20) are laminated together and cofired to form an integral structure (10). Ferromagnetic and non-magnetic components (114) can be fabricated separately and inserted into cavities (104a, 106a,108a) in tape sheets (104,106,108) prior to cofiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: Carol Haertling, Andrew A. Shapiro, Charles A. Goodman, Ramona G. Pond, Robert D. Washburn, Robert F. McClanahan, Carlos H. Gonzalez, David M. Lusher