Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Leonard

Matthew J. Leonard 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: 10315784
    Abstract: A CubeSat side panel with an additional storage compartment includes a satellite endcap, a hinge assembly, and at least one CubeSat component. A plurality of lateral lips and a top extremity of the satellite endcap delineate a storage compartment within the satellite endcap. The storage compartment allows the Cubesat component to be mounted upon an inner surface of the satellite endcap. The hinge assembly connects the satellite endcap to a frame of the CubeSat thus allowing the CubeSat side panel to open upward and away from the CubeSat. Resultantly, the hinge assembly provides easy access to the Cubesat component of the satellite endcap and other existing components that are positioned within the frame of the CubeSat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew J Leonard
  • Patent number: 10273023
    Abstract: A miniature satellite that uses a modified structural frame in order to store and disperse propulsion fuel efficiently. The modified structural frame includes a plurality of structural members. Each of the plurality of structural members includes a tubular body, a first endcap, a second endcap, an outlet port, and an inlet port. The first endcap and the second endcap are oppositely positioned within the tubular body. The first endcap and the second endcap are each perimetrically connected to the tubular body in order to delineate a fuel storage volume. The inlet port is positioned in between the first endcap and the second endcap and is mechanically integrated into the tubular body. The outlet port disperses propulsion fuel and is also mechanically integrated into the tubular body. The inlet port is in fluid communication with the outlet port through the tubular body. Additionally, the structural members are mounted amongst each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew J Leonard
  • Publication number: 20180141684
    Abstract: A CubeSat side panel with an additional storage compartment includes a satellite endcap, a hinge assembly, and at least one CubeSat component. A plurality of lateral lips and a top extremity of the satellite endcap delineate a storage compartment within the satellite endcap. The storage compartment allows the Cubesat component to be mounted upon an inner surface of the satellite endcap. The hinge assembly connects the satellite endcap to a frame of the CubeSat thus allowing the CubeSat side panel to open upward and away from the CubeSat. Resultantly, the hinge assembly provides easy access to the Cubesat component of the satellite endcap and other existing components that are positioned within the frame of the CubeSat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew J Leonard
  • Publication number: 20180146546
    Abstract: A single-layer combined power, intelligence, and communications capable modular integrated stackable layer (MISL) combines the functionalities of power management, intelligence, and communications into a single flattened MISL layer in order to reduce the physical volume occupied by a MISL stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew J Leonard
  • Publication number: 20180141683
    Abstract: A miniature satellite that uses a modified structural frame in order to store and disperse propulsion fuel efficiently. The modified structural frame includes a plurality of structural members. Each of the plurality of structural members includes a tubular body, a first endcap, a second endcap, an outlet port, and an inlet port. The first endcap and the second endcap are oppositely positioned within the tubular body. The first endcap and the second endcap are each perimetrically connected to the tubular body in order to delineate a fuel storage volume. The inlet port is positioned in between the first endcap and the second endcap and is mechanically integrated into the tubular body. The outlet port disperses propulsion fuel and is also mechanically integrated into the tubular body. The inlet port is in fluid communication with the outlet port through the tubular body. Additionally, the structural members are mounted amongst each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew J. Leonard
  • Publication number: 20170023939
    Abstract: A system and method of operating a system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle over a cellular network provides capability for UAV operators to control the UAV without requiring the operator to be within a limited range of the UAV, enabling non-line-of-sight control. A command and control station is communicatively coupled to the cellular network, which is in turn communicatively coupled to the UAV. Video streaming capability is provided, in addition to a modular circuitry unit capable of accepting a wide variety of customizable circuitry units designed for various specific purposes and capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Joel David Krouse, Matthew J. Leonard