Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Butera

Christopher J. Butera 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).

  • Single event functional interrupt detection system
    Patent number: 7434123
    Abstract: A method for detecting a single event functional interrupt for an electronic circuit is provided. The method involves periodically generating a refresh signal for the electronic circuit, and generating a single event functional interrupt indicator signal in the electronic circuit that is responsive to the refresh signal. The method also involves monitoring the single event functional interrupt indicator signal for a state that indicates a failed refresh attempt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Ramos, Christopher J. Butera
  • Systems and methods for semi-permanent, non-precision inspace assembly of space structures, modules and spacecraft
    Patent number: 7374134
    Abstract: Methods and systems for assembling spacecraft in space are provided. A modular spacecraft comprises a plurality of spacecraft modules, wherein each spacecraft module includes one or more of bonding posts and receiving plates mounted to an exterior surface each spacecraft module, wherein the one or more bonding posts and receiving plates are adapted to form one or more of, an electro-weld bond and an adhesive bond, with the one or more receiving plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon L. Collyer, Jeremy Ramos, Jason Waltuch, Christopher J. Butera