Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Colozza

Anthony J. Colozza 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).

  • Self-deploying photovoltaic power system
    Patent number: 5244508
    Abstract: A lightweight flexible photovoltaic (PV) blanket is attached to a support structure of initially stowed telescoping members. The deployment mechanism comprises a series of extendable and rotatable columns. As these columns are extended the P.V. blanket is deployed to its proper configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventor: Anthony J. Colozza