Patents by Inventor Michael G. Jacox

Michael G. Jacox 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).

  • Publication number: 20110007167
    Abstract: System and method are provided for estimating attitude and angular rate of a spacecraft with greater accuracy by obtaining star field image data at smaller exposure times and processing the data using algorithms that allow attitude and angular rate to be calculated during the short exposure times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: STARVISION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Anup B. Katake, Michael G. Jacox, James A. Ochoa, Christian Bruccoleri, John P. Zbranek
  • Patent number: 5299242
    Abstract: A nuclear reactor control system is provided in a nuclear reactor having a core operating in the fast neutron energy spectrum where criticality control is achieved by neutron leakage. The control system includes dual annular, rotatable reflector rings. There are two reflector rings: an inner reflector ring and an outer reflector ring. The reflectors are concentrically assembled, surround the reactor core, and each reflector ring includes a plurality of openings. The openings in each ring are capable of being aligned or non-aligned with each other. Independent driving means for each of the annular reflector rings is provided so that reactor criticality can be initiated and controlled by rotation of either reflector ring such that the extent of alignment of the openings in each ring controls the reflection of neutrons from the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Michael G. Jacox, Robert L. Drexler, Robert N. M. Hunt, James A. Lake