Patents by Inventor Patrick Michael Bickley

Patrick Michael Bickley 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).

  • Attritable ceramic mirror for space application
    Patent number: 12724181
    Abstract: Provided herein is a lightweight satellite component such as an optical mirror for aerospace applications and methods of making such lightweight components. The optical mirror comprises a graphite body and a SiC reflective layer formed on and integrated with the graphite body. The optical mirror is designed for demise upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2026
    Assignee: CoorsTek, Inc.
    Inventors: Warren Andrew Thomas, Randel F. Mercer, Patrick Michael Bickley
  • ATTRITABLE CERAMIC MIRROR FOR SPACE APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20240369745
    Abstract: Provided herein is a lightweight satellite component such as an optical mirror for aerospace applications and methods of making such lightweight components. The optical mirror comprises a graphite body and a SiC reflective layer formed on and integrated with the graphite body. The optical mirror is designed for demise upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Warren Andrew Thomas, Randel F. Mercer, Patrick Michael Bickley