Patents by Inventor David P. Snowhook

David P. Snowhook 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).

  • Integrated launch and spacecraft propulsion system
    Patent number: 5984235
    Abstract: A single-stage-to-orbit integrated launch and payload system is provided that includes a support structure, a propulsion system that is supported by the support structure and provides both launch propulsion and on-orbit payload propulsion, a control system that is supported by the support structure and controls both launch functions and on-orbit functions, and an electrical power system that is supported by the support structure and provides launch electrical power and on-orbit payload electrical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Space Sciences Corporation
    Inventor: David P. Snowhook