Patents by Inventor Frederic R. Cline

Frederic R. Cline 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).

  • Expandable spacecraft layer
    Patent number: 9889952
    Abstract: A core element for use with an inflatable or expandable spacecraft is claimed. The core element has a plurality of panels connected by hinges so that the core element can be packed into a smaller volume for loading into a launch vehicle. Upon deployment in space, the core element can be unpacked and can enclose a larger volume than that in the packed state. Multiple core elements can be used to cover a spacecraft to a desired degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bigelow Aerospace LLC
    Inventor: Frederic R. Cline
  • Expandable spacecraft layer
    Publication number: 20160304221
    Abstract: A core element for use with an inflatable or expandable spacecraft is claimed. The core element has a plurality of panels connected by hinges so that the core element can be packed into a smaller volume for loading into a launch vehicle. Upon deployment in space, the core element can be unpacked and can enclose a larger volume than that in the packed state. Multiple core elements can be used to cover a spacecraft to a desired degree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Bigelow Aerospace LLC
    Inventor: Frederic R. Cline