Patents by Inventor James Hamilton Robertson

James Hamilton Robertson 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).

  • Adapter for connecting rocket stages
    Patent number: 6622971
    Abstract: An adapter for connecting at least a first rocket stage of a space vehicle to a second rocket stage of the space vehicle. The adapter is configured to separate with the first rocket stage when the first rocket stage is separated from the second rocket stage. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the adapter is configured to itself separate from the first rocket stage, subsequent to separation of the first rocket stage and the second rocket stage. A second portion of the adapter remains with the first rocket stage to facilitate a controlled descent and flight of the first rocket stage back to the earth's surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: James Hamilton Robertson