Patents by Inventor Michael Cortina

Michael Cortina 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).

  • Visual inspection posable invertebrate robot (VIPIR) system
    Patent number: 12139279
    Abstract: A visual inspection posable invertebrate robot (VIPIR) borescope camera system can inspect components in difficult to reach locations. The system enables dexterous robotic inspection of worksites and areas that were heretofore impossible to inspect via extravehicular activities (EVA) and fixed situational awareness cameras. VIPIR may include: (1) a main drive assembly; (2) a reel system; (3) a video borescope assembly (VBA); (4) an enhanced motorized zoom lens (EMZL); (5) a fixed camera assembly (FCA); (6) a support structure; and/or (7) a main electronics box (MEB).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA
    Inventors: Jonathan Kraeuter, Matthew Ashmore, Michael Cortina, Syed-Ali Husain, Ross Henry, James Biesinger, Edward Cheung