Patents by Inventor Mitchell L.R. Walker, II

Mitchell L.R. Walker, II 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).

  • COLD CATHODES AND ION THRUSTERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110005191
    Abstract: Described herein are improved ion thruster components and ion thrusters made from such components. Further described are methods of making and using the improved ion thruster components and ion thrusters made therefrom. An improved cathode includes an emitter formed from a plurality of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes. An ion thruster can include the improved cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: William Judson Ready, Mitchell L.R. Walker, II