Patents by Inventor Matthew John DeVito

Matthew John DeVito 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).

  • Deployable and tracked solar array mechanism for nano-satellites
    Patent number: 8757554
    Abstract: A deployable and tracked solar array mechanism for restraining and releasing deployable solar panel arrays on a spacecraft is provided. The mechanism comprises a solar array drive mountable to the top side surface of the spacecraft. A solar panel array is pivotally attached to the solar array drive and positionable against the spacecraft. At least one notch is formed in at least one of the side edges of the solar panel array. A frame is slidably mounted to the spacecraft around the solar panel array. At least one tab extends from the frame over the solar panel array and releasably restrains the solar panel array. A spring mechanism urges the frame in a direction generally away from the solar array drive assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: MMA Design, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Jeffrey Harvey, Matthew John DeVito