Patents by Inventor Michael Hoerr

Michael Hoerr 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).

  • Low-gravity water capture device
    Patent number: 11213779
    Abstract: An apparatus to separate water droplets from an air stream includes an elongated tube having a first end and a second end. The elongated tube includes an opening at a first end of the elongated tube, the opening may be positioned to accept the air stream. A reservoir is positioned at a second end of the elongated tube. A helix structure is positioned within the elongated tube. The helix structure includes an upper surface, a lower surface arranged opposite the upper surface, an outer edge, and a variable pitch along a length of the elongated tube. The variable pitch may provide a variable interior angle between an inner wall of the elongated tube and the upper surface of the helix structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Sierra Space Corporation
    Inventors: David Michael Hoerr, Ross Remiker, Michael Peterson, Zachary James Setmire, Mark Milton Weislogel, Andrew Wollman
  • LOW-GRAVITY WATER CAPTURE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200147535
    Abstract: An apparatus to separate water droplets from an air stream includes an elongated tube having a first end and a second end. The elongated tube includes an opening at a first end of the elongated tube, the opening may be positioned to accept the air stream. A reservoir is positioned at a second end of the elongated tube. A helix structure is positioned within the elongated tube. The helix structure includes an upper surface, a lower surface arranged opposite the upper surface, an outer edge, and a variable pitch along a length of the elongated tube. The variable pitch may provide a variable interior angle between an inner wall of the elongated tube and the upper surface of the helix structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Michael Hoerr, Ross Remiker, Michael Peterson, Zachary James Setmire, Mark Milton Weislogel, Andrew Wollman
  • Cooling device for electrical systems and use of polymers in cooling circuits
    Publication number: 20040265660
    Abstract: The use of polyarylene sulfides or liquid-crystalline polyesters is described in cooling devices for electrical equipment. The use of these polymers can ensure that the electrical conductivity of insulating coolant fluids remains low in continuous operation. Fuel cells are particularly suitable electrical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Gerhard Reuschel, Frank Reil, Michael Hoerr