Patents by Inventor Eugene Gonzalez, Jr.

Eugene Gonzalez, Jr. 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).

  • Nutation sensor and nutation control system for a dual-spin stabilized satellite
    Patent number: 4824052
    Abstract: A nutation sensor and nutation control system using a relative spin phase sensor in a dual-spin stabilized satellite is disclosed. The relative spin phase sensor provides index pulses indicative of the relative spin phase and rate between the satellite rotor and platform. Nutation of the satellite perturbs the relative spin position of the rotor and platform and means are provided for analyzing index pulse arrive times to calculate nutation of the satellite. In the nutation control system, means are provided to apply a nutation damping torque to the satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: John W. Smay, John F. Yocum, Jr., Eugene Gonzalez, Jr.