Patents by Inventor Manabu Koda

Manabu Koda 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: 4971269
    Abstract: A spacecraft having a plurality of concentric balloons (1a,1b), 1c) as protection means, wherein inside the innermost balloon (1c) is located a spacecraft (2) or living facility for human being, together with adequate gaseous material favorable for such equipment or human activity. The outer balloons having progressively lower gas pressures. The multiple balloon system has improved degree of protection against cosmic vacuum environment, improved degree of prevention of escaping of material, with less pressure difference across each balloon membrane and more mechanical strength as compared with a single balloon system. Strings (3a,3b) or similar support members are placed in each inter-balloon space so as to prevent touching or cling of the balloons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: Manabu Koda