Patents by Inventor Mark E. Ray

Mark E. Ray 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).

  • Small satellite communications antenna and container deployment mechanism
    Patent number: 11588221
    Abstract: A dual-use spring attached to a small satellite that performs two common functions for small satellites including operating as a communications antenna for the small satellite, which eliminates the need for a separate antenna deployment step, and ejecting the small satellite from a modified deployment container mounted on a launch vehicle. The deployment container is modified by removing a conventional deployment spring and pusher plate, which increases available container space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Mark E. Ray