Patents by Inventor Kim M. Aaron

Kim M. Aaron 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).

  • Submerged compartment fluid transfer system
    Patent number: 10683071
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a submerged compartment is presented. The apparatus includes deployable physical connection hardware provided with the submerged compartment. The deployable physical connection allows for a transfer of fluid between the submerged compartment and a region near a marine free surface when deployed. The deployable physical connection hardware comprises a hose in one aspect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Global Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Kim M. Aaron, Kerry T. Nock
  • SUBMERGED COMPARTMENT FLUID TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200115017
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a submerged compartment is presented. The apparatus includes deployable physical connection hardware provided with the submerged compartment. The deployable physical connection allows for a transfer of fluid between the submerged compartment and a region near a marine free surface when deployed. The deployable physical connection hardware comprises a hose in one aspect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kim M. Aaron, Kerry T. Nock
  • Enveloping aerodynamic decelerator
    Patent number: 9884693
    Abstract: An inflatable aerodynamic deceleration method and system is provided for use with an atmospheric entry payload. The inflatable aerodynamic decelerator includes an inflatable envelope and an inflatant, wherein the inflatant is configured to fill the inflatable envelope to an inflated state such that the inflatable envelope surrounds the atmospheric entry payload, causing aerodynamic forces to decelerate the atmospheric entry payload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBAL AEROSPACE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kerry T. Nock, Kim M. Aaron, Angus D. McRonald, Kristin L. Gates
  • ENVELOPING AERODYNAMIC DECELERATOR
    Publication number: 20160137320
    Abstract: An inflatable aerodynamic deceleration method and system is provided for use with an atmospheric entry payload. The inflatable aerodynamic decelerator includes an inflatable envelope and an inflatant, wherein the inflatant is configured to fill the inflatable envelope to an inflated state such that the inflatable envelope surrounds the atmospheric entry payload, causing aerodynamic forces to decelerate the atmospheric entry payload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Kerry T. Nock, Kim M. Aaron, Angus D. McRonald, Kristin L. Gates