Patents by Inventor Andrew Salamon

Andrew Salamon 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).

  • Ultra-compact star scanner
    Patent number: 11016166
    Abstract: A star scanner is provided that uses miniaturized high-speed electronics and an ultra-compact freeform optical design. The star scanner reduces instrument volume, reduces power consumption, and reduces costs, relative to existing star scanners. The optics can be used with a credit card-like footprint, electronics sensor board with optimally packed electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA
    Inventors: Sean R. Semper, Andrew Salamon, Garrett J. West, Kenneth Deily