Patents by Inventor Michael A. Paluszek
Michael A. Paluszek 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).
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Publication number: 20200355782Abstract: The invention is for a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. PALUSZEK, Joseph MUELLER, Stephanie THOMAS
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Patent number: 10811143Abstract: The invention is for a startup system for nuclear fusion engines in space. The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen produces heat that is used by a heat engine to produce electricity. This can be supplemented by electricity from other operating engines. The exhaust from the combustion is condensed and electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen once the engine is in operation. This provides a constant source of energy for future startups. The engine is started up at partial power in electricity generation mode and this power replaces the power from the combustion as it grows. The combustor uses the same heat engine as the nuclear engine uses for power generation.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Eric M. Ham, Yosef Razin, Samuel A. Cohen
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Patent number: 10752385Abstract: A dipole cancellation system and method may include a plurality of magnetometers for measuring a device magnetic field associated with a plurality of device coils generating a device magnetic field having a primary magnetic dipole moment. A compensating coil carrying a compensating current running a first direction that generates a compensating magnetic field having a compensating magnetic dipole moment. The compensating coil may be positioned and the first current may be selected so that the compensating magnetic dipole moment completely cancels the primary magnetic dipole moment. A method may use the system to stabilize a spacecraft by calculating an estimated torque of the spacecraft, receiving a value for an external magnetic field, receiving a value for a device magnetic field, and calculating and applying a compensating current may be then applied to the compensating coil to cancel the primary magnetic dipole moment, wherein the spacecraft is stabilized.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Stephanie Thomas, Michael A. Paluszek
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Patent number: 10585163Abstract: The invention is for a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Joseph Mueller, Stephanie Thomas
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Publication number: 20200027570Abstract: The invention is for a startup system for nuclear fusion engines in space. The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen produces heat that is used by a heat engine to produce electricity. This can be supplemented by electricity from other operating engines. The exhaust from the combustion is condensed and electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen once the engine is in operation. This provides a constant source of energy for future startups. The engine is started up at partial power in electricity generation mode and this power replaces the power from the combustion as it grows. The combustor uses the same heat engine as the nuclear engine uses for power generation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicants: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC., THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Eric M. Ham, Yosef Razin, Samuel A. Cohen
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Publication number: 20190212412Abstract: The invention is for a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. PALUSZEK, Joseph MUELLER, Stephanie THOMAS
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Patent number: 10241191Abstract: Disclosed a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Joseph Mueller, Stephanie Thomas
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Patent number: 10229756Abstract: The invention is for a startup system for nuclear fusion engines in space. The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen produces heat that is used by a heat engine to produce electricity. This can be supplemented by electricity from other operating engines. The exhaust from the combustion is condensed and electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen once the engine is in operation. This provides a constant source of energy for future startups. The engine is started up at partial power in electricity generation mode and this power replaces the power from the combustion as it grows. The combustor uses the same heat engine as the nuclear engine uses for power generation.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignees: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC., THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Eric M. Ham, Yosef Razin, Samuel A. Cohen
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Publication number: 20180257794Abstract: A dipole cancellation system and method may include a plurality of magnetometers for measuring a device magnetic field associated with a plurality of device coils generating a device magnetic field having a primary magnetic dipole moment. A compensating coil carrying a compensating current running a first direction that generates a compensating magnetic field having a compensating magnetic dipole moment. The compensating coil may be positioned and the first current may be selected so that the compensating magnetic dipole moment completely cancels the primary magnetic dipole moment. A method may use the system to stabilize a spacecraft by calculating an estimated torque of the spacecraft, receiving a value for an external magnetic field, receiving a value for a device magnetic field, and calculating and applying a compensating current may be then applied to the compensating coil to cancel the primary magnetic dipole moment, wherein the spacecraft is stabilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Princeton Satellite Systems, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie Thomas, Michael A. Paluszek
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Publication number: 20180254643Abstract: A system for recharging electric vehicles that optimizes the distribution of power to the users. The system meets the requirements of all the users for charging within their available time window while minimizing the cost of charging for the charging station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Princeton Satellite Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paluszek, Marilyn Ham, Gary Pajer, Stephanie Thomas
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Patent number: 9822769Abstract: A system and method for producing and controlling high thrust and desirable specific impulse from a continuous fusion reaction is disclosed. The resultant relatively small rocket engine will have lower cost to develop, test, and operate that the prior art, allowing spacecraft missions throughout the planetary system and beyond. The rocket engine method and system includes a reactor chamber and a heating system for heating a stable plasma to produce fusion reactions in the stable plasma. Magnets produce a magnetic field that confines the stable plasma. A fuel injection system and a propellant injection system are included. The propellant injection system injects cold propellant into a gas box at one end of the reactor chamber, where the propellant is ionized into a plasma. The propellant and fusion products are directed out of the reactor chamber through a magnetic nozzle and are detached from the magnetic field lines producing thrust.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignees: Princeton Satellite Systems, The Trustees of Princeton UniversityInventors: Samuel A. Cohen, Gary A. Pajer, Michael A. Paluszek, Yosef S. Razin
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Publication number: 20160054430Abstract: Disclosed a multi-sensor multiple hypotheses testing tracking system. The multi-hypothesis testing system associates measurements from multiple sensors with tracks. Measurements are incorporated using a Kalman Filter and the same filters are used to propagate the trajectories of the tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Joseph Mueller, Stephanie Thomas
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Publication number: 20150098543Abstract: A system and method for producing and controlling high thrust and desirable specific impulse from a continuous fusion reaction is disclosed. The resultant relatively small rocket engine will have lower cost to develop, test, and operate that the prior art, allowing spacecraft missions throughout the planetary system and beyond. The rocket engine method and system includes a reactor chamber and a heating system produce fusion reactions the stable plasma. Magnets produce a magnetic field that confines the stable plasma. A fuel injection system and a propellant injection system are included. Cold propellant into a gas box for converting a cold propellant into a warm propellant plasma at one end of the reactor chamber. The propellant and fusion products are directed out of the reactor chamber through a magnetic nozzle and are detached from the magnetic field lines producing thrust.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Samuel A. Cohen, Gary A. Pajer, Michael A. Paluszek, Yosef S. Razin
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Publication number: 20150055740Abstract: The invention is for a startup system for nuclear fusion engines in space. The combustion of hydrogen and oxygen produces heat that is used by a heat engine to produce electricity. This can be supplemented by electricity from other operating engines. The exhaust from the combustion is condensed and electrolyzed to produce hydrogen and oxygen once the engine is in operation. This provides a constant source of energy for future startups. The engine is started up at partial power in electricity generation mode and this power replaces the power from the combustion as it grows. The combustor uses the same heat engine as the nuclear engine uses for power generation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Eric M. Ham, Yosef Razin, Samuel A. Cohen
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Patent number: 8921685Abstract: A solar power camouflage system and apparatus are disclosed. The system includes a number of solar panels coupled to a net. The panels colored to produce a camouflage effect. A maximum power point tracking device coupled to the solar panels to manage to maintain the optimal voltage and current drawn through the panels. An energy storage device is coupled to the maximum power point tracking device. A power interface is coupled to said energy storage device to deliver power to other electrical devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Princeton Satellite SystemsInventors: Yosef Shmuel Razin, Michael A. Paluszek
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Publication number: 20140060618Abstract: A solar power camouflage system and apparatus are disclosed. The system includes a number of solar panels coupled to a net. The panels colored to produce a camouflage effect. A maximum power point tracking device coupled to the solar panels to manage to maintain the optimal voltage and current drawn through the panels. An energy storage device is coupled to the maximum power point tracking device. A power interface is coupled to said energy storage device to deliver power to other electrical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Yosef Shmuel Razin, Michael A. Paluszek
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Publication number: 20130082147Abstract: The invention is for spacecraft reaction wheel with an axial flux dual Halbach rotor with an air coil stator. This wheel is more efficient and has fewer disturbances than a conventional reaction wheel with a brushless DC motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: PRINCETON SATELLITE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Eloisa Mae De Castro, Michael A. Paluszek
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Patent number: 8412391Abstract: Provided is a method and system for maneuvering a first spacecraft relative to a nearby second spacecraft that occupies a finite volume of space including obstacles in the vicinity of the second from a measured present relative position to a desired ending relative position. A trajectory is computed for the first spacecraft from the present relative position to the ending relative position using the A* algorithm. One or more thrusters of the first spacecraft are then fired. The first spacecraft's relative position and velocity are then measured and compared to the computed trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Princeton Satelitte SystemsInventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Pradeep Bhatta
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Publication number: 20120313568Abstract: This invention is a solar-powered charging station for electric and hybrid vehicles. A vehicle parks at a space with the charging station and uses a credit card, debit card, cash, smart card or network connection to a database like EZ-Pass to pay for the space and the electricity. The station automatically charges the vehicle as long as it is connected to the station. The station automatically stops charging when the vehicle is fully charged. The customer only pays for the space and the electricity consumed. If the charging circuit is broken the customer must reinsert the smart card or credit card to restart charging. Sufficient funds are removed from the payment method on initiation of charging. Any money not used for charging is put back onto the smart card or account if the user reinserts it prior to leaving.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Princeton Satellite SystemsInventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Gary A. Pajer, Yosef S. Razin, Eloisa M. De Castro
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Patent number: 8311679Abstract: The invention is an efficient matrix converter for wind energy conversion systems (WECS) using permanent magnet DC generators, incorporating control algorithms integrated with rotor aerodynamics, generator dynamics and the wind environment. Using a complete model of the system enables the design of an integrated control scheme for the WECS that improves the overall system efficiency. Estimates of wind velocity and rotor speed measurements are fed forward to the matrix converter subsystem for efficient switching.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventors: Michael A. Paluszek, Pradeep Bhatta