Patents by Inventor Leonard A. Penzo, II

Leonard A. Penzo, II 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).

  • Method and apparatus for satellite orbital change using space debris
    Patent number: 8052092
    Abstract: An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite incorporates a capture mechanism for space debris and a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite. The tether is extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space debris. A controller is employed for timed release of the space debris by the capture mechanism for orbital change by the satellite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Atmur, Leonard A. Penzo, II
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SATELLITE ORBITAL CHANGE USING SPACE DEBRIS
    Publication number: 20100193640
    Abstract: An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite incorporates a capture mechanism for space debris and a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite. The tether is extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space debris. A controller is employed for timed release of the space debris by the capture mechanism for orbital change by the satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Atmur, Leonard A. Penzo, II