Patents by Inventor Leo Gard

Leo Gard 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).

  • Patent number: 8835762
    Abstract: An apparatus for electrical isolation of metallic hardware is provided and includes an item of hardware and an isolation sheet disposed in contact with the item of hardware. The isolation sheet includes first and second opposing sides at least one of which is anodized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Aerojet Rocketdyne of DE, Inc
    Inventors: Leo Gard, Karl Wefers
  • Publication number: 20130308273
    Abstract: A thermal management system for use in a vacuum is provided including a heat generation device and a heat dissipation device. A laser sintered first heat transfer panel is mounted to a surface of the heat generation device and a laser sintered second heat transfer panel is mounted to a surface of the heat dissipation device. The first and second heat transfer panels are positioned between the heat generation device and the heat dissipation device. A portion of the first heat transfer panel and a portion of the second heat transfer panel are interposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND SPACE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Leo Gard, Karl Wefers
  • Publication number: 20130306293
    Abstract: A thermal management system for use in a vacuum is provided including a heat generation device and a heat dissipation device. An extruded first heat transfer panel is mounted to a surface of the heat generation device and an extruded second heat transfer panel is mounted to a surface of the heat dissipation device. The first and second heat transfer panels are positioned between the heat generation device and the heat dissipation device. A portion of the first heat transfer panel and a portion of the second heat transfer panel are interposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND SPACE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Leo Gard, Karl Wefers
  • Publication number: 20130056188
    Abstract: A panel for forming a heat exchanger structure includes a first end; a second end; a first side to connect to another adjacent panel; a second side to connect to an adjacent panel; a first surface between the first and second ends and the first and second sides; a second surface between the first and second ends and the first and second sides; and a circular flow passage extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the panel is an extruded monolithic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Gard, Marcelo Bromberg, Cheng-Yi Lu, Micahel Mowry, Timothy Welch
  • Publication number: 20120314394
    Abstract: An apparatus for electrical isolation of metallic hardware is provided and includes an item of hardware and an isolation sheet disposed in contact with the item of hardware. The isolation sheet includes first and second opposing sides at least one of which is anodized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND SPACE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Leo Gard, Karl Wefers