Patents by Inventor Michael K. Gubert

Michael K. Gubert 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).

  • Impact resistant surface insulation tile for a space vehicle and associated protection method
    Patent number: 6712318
    Abstract: An impact resistant insulation tile is provided that is capable of withstanding the impact of Micrometeriods and Other Debris (MMOD). The tiles are secured to an exterior surface of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). A durable coating is applied to the exterior surface of a thermally insulative layer to fragment and slow down MMOD that collide with the tile. In addition, a shock layer may be embedded within the thermal insulator to further reduce the size and speed of MMOD particles. A ballistic strain isolator pad may also be located between the thermal insulator and the RLV structure to capture fragmented particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael K. Gubert, Daniel R. Bell, III, Duoc T. Tran, Karrie Ann Hinkle
  • IMPACT RESISTANT SURFACE INSULATION TILE FOR A SPACE VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED PROTECTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20030213873
    Abstract: An impact resistant insulation tile is provided that is capable of withstanding the impact of Micrometeriods and Other Debris (MMOD). The tiles are secured to an exterior surface of a Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV). A durable coating is applied to the exterior surface of a thermally insulative layer to fragment and slow down MMOD that collide with the tile. In addition, a shock layer may be embedded within the thermal insulator to further reduce the size and speed of MMOD particles. A ballistic strain isolator pad may also be located between the thermal insulator and the RLV structure to capture fragmented particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Michael K. Gubert, Daniel R. Bell, Duoc T. Tran, Karrie Ann Hinkle