Patents by Inventor Michael J. Ripley-Lotee

Michael J. Ripley-Lotee 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).

  • Propulsion/control modular booster
    Patent number: 4364530
    Abstract: A modular, apogee-control package is disclosed which can be added to exisg missiles, and which will limit the apogee of the missile trajectory by implementation of thrust vector control (TVC). The package comprises a boost guidance unit, a solid rocket propellant motor, and jet vane TVC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Michael J. Ripley-Lotee, Robert B. Dillinger, Keith E. Clark