Patents by Inventor David Starrett

David Starrett 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).

  • Method for fabricating structural propellants
    Patent number: 8033021
    Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignees: Physical Sciences, Inc., Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash B. Joshi, Bernard L. Upschulte, Alan H. Gelb, B. David Green, Dean M. Lester, W. David Starrett, Ingvar A. Wallace
  • Method For Fabricating Structural Propellants
    Publication number: 20100180443
    Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicants: Physical Sciences, Inc., Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash B. Joshi, Bernard L. Upschulte, Alan H. Gelb, B. David Green, Dean M. Lester, W. David Starrett, Ingvar A. Wallace
  • Polyoxymethylene as structural support member and propellant
    Patent number: 7647763
    Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignees: Physical Sciences, Inc., Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash B. Joshi, Bernard L. Upschulte, Alan H. Gelb, B. David Green, Dean M. Lester, W. David Starrett, Ingvar A. Wallace
  • Polyoxymethylene as structural support member and propellant
    Publication number: 20090320974
    Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicants: Physical Sciences, Inc., Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash B. Joshi, Bernard L. Upschulte, Alan H. Gelb, B. David Green, Dean M. Lester, W. David Starrett, Ingvar A. Wallace
  • POLYOXYMETHYLENE AS STRUCTURAL SUPPORT MEMBER AND PROPELLANT
    Publication number: 20090313967
    Abstract: A vehicle includes at least one polyoxymethylene structural support member. The polyoxymethylene structural support member includes a polyoxymethylene component that is a propellant that provides thrust to the vehicle upon pyrolysis or combustion of the polyoxymethylene component of the product of pyrolysis of the polyoxymethylene component. The vehicle can be a satellite or other type of spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Physical Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash B. Joshi, Bernard L. Upschulte, Alan H. Gelb, B. David Green, Dean M. Lester, W. David Starrett, Ingvar A. Wallace
  • Dryer seal assembly
    Publication number: 20080157037
    Abstract: A dryer seal structure which incorporates a polyurethane foam interior. The foam incorporates a flame retardant additive of intumescent character to provide enhanced resistance to flammability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Warren Stidham, Michael Emory, John Burns, David Starrett
  • Multi-layer dryer seal
    Publication number: 20070074419
    Abstract: A dryer seal of substantially simplified construction which utilizes a folded construction of cooperating fibrous layers that are held in adjoined needled relation across their contacting surfaces. The needled layers are folded over and seamed inboard of the folded edge to yield a first leg and a second leg projecting away from the folded edge. The first leg is of substantially greater length than the second leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: David Starrett
  • Dryer seal
    Publication number: 20070044342
    Abstract: A dryer seal utilizing an exterior layer of needle-punched fibrous material in adjoined juxtaposed relation to an interior layer of closed cell foam. The closed cell foam substantially blocks flow through the seal while also providing resiliency to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: John Burns, Kim Voorhis, David Starrett, Steven Mitra
  • Dryer seal
    Publication number: 20060145430
    Abstract: A dryer seal. The seal is formed from an elongate multi-layer structure having a strip of fibrous material folded upon itself to establish a folded perimeter edge and a pair of outwardly projecting portions projecting away from the folded perimeter edge. A fibrous interior spacer layer is located between the outwardly projecting portions and a single attachment seam extends at an inboard location substantially parallel to said folded perimeter edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: William Cross, David Starrett
  • Dryer seal
    Patent number: 7007955
    Abstract: A dryer seal. The seal is formed from an elongate multi-layer structure having a strip of fibrous material folded upon itself to establish a folded perimeter edge and a pair of outwardly projecting portions projecting away from the folded perimeter edge. A fibrous interior spacer layer is located between the outwardly projecting portions and a single attachment seam extends at an inboard location substantially parallel to said folded perimeter edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: The Felters Group
    Inventors: William Cross, David Starrett
  • Flame retardant sound dampening appliance insulation
    Publication number: 20060046594
    Abstract: An appliance insulating panel of fibrous construction. The insulating panel incorporates substantial percentages of cotton fiber while retaining substantial flammability resistance. The insulating panel construction provides exceptional heat blocking and sound damping characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: David Starrett
  • Dryer seal
    Publication number: 20050017459
    Abstract: A dryer seal. The seal is formed from an elongate multi-layer structure having a strip of fibrous material folded upon itself to establish a folded perimeter edge and a pair of outwardly projecting portions projecting away from the folded perimeter edge. A fibrous interior spacer layer is located between the outwardly projecting portions and a single attachment seam extends at an inboard location substantially parallel to said folded perimeter edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: William Cross, David Starrett