Patents by Inventor John Gregory McCandless

John Gregory McCandless 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).

  • Nested beam deployable solar array
    Patent number: 6637702
    Abstract: A solar array includes a plurality of panels that are individually supported by beams that nest within each other in the stowed position to minimize the volume of the structure prior to deployment. The beams are pivotally connected to each other are deployed using any conventional means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: John Gregory McCandless