Patents by Inventor Jean Maulard

Jean Maulard 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).

  • Process and apparatus for exploring the atmosphere of a planet
    Patent number: 4394998
    Abstract: For exploring the high density high temperature atmosphere of a planet at a stabilized altitude, a buoyant assembly comprising an inflatable envelope is used. A container connectable with the envelope and containing a liquid selected to vaporize in the planet atmosphere to an extent which decreases above the stabilized altitude and increases under the stabilized altitude, is launched into the planet atmosphere with the envelope in folded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: Office National d'Etudes et de Recherche Aerospatiales (ONERA)
    Inventors: Joseph Taillet, Jean Maulard