Patents by Inventor Danilo Marzi

Danilo Marzi 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).

  • Process for the perfecting of the grounding of multi-layer insulations (thermal blankets) for space applications
    Patent number: 5111354
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for grounding multi-layer insulations (MLI) by electric contact, of either of each layer with the other or of all the layers with the underlying structure by means of one or more points of attachment of mechanical type. This makes it possible to simplify the construction procedure and increase the reliability.This method is essentially carried out in the following manner: The layers (FIG. 1) which form the multi-layer insulations (6), (7) (8) are metalized on both faces and have holes (9) which are also metalized. All layers are contacted with each other and with a part of the attachment system (3) which is also electrically conductive.The other part of the attachment system (2) is positioned on the structure (1) in such a manner as to permit the passage of electric charges. By contacting the two parts of the attachment system (2) (3), the multi-layer insulation is grounded with the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Selenia Spazio, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Danilo Marzi, Roger A. Stonier