Patents by Inventor Robert F. Schmicker

Robert F. Schmicker 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).

  • Hardening of a satellite thermal control system
    Patent number: H2263
    Abstract: A thermal control system for a space body uses an active control means to prevent laser beam radiation damage to a heat radiator. A conventional louver and louver actuator are coupled to an active overdrive actuator that closes the louver when hostile laser radiation is present. An extended bimetallic coil spring with a heater therein rotates opposite to the louver actuator in an increasing temperature environment. A cam of the overdrive actuator engages a louver arm when hostile laser radiation is present, otherwise, the louver can move freely within the cam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: William W. Metzger, Robert F. Schmicker