Patents by Inventor Scott R. Antonille

Scott R. Antonille 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).

  • Systems and methods for mirror mounting with minimized distortion
    Patent number: 8092031
    Abstract: A method for mounting a mirror for use in a telescope includes attaching the mirror to a plurality of adjustable mounts; determining a distortion in the mirror caused by the plurality adjustable mounts, and, if the distortion is determined to be above a predetermined level: adjusting one or more of the adjustable mounts; and determining the distortion in the mirror caused by the adjustable mounts; and in the event the determined distortion is determined to be at or below the predetermined level, rigidizing the adjustable mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Scott R. Antonille, Thomas E. Wallace, David A. Content, Shane W. Wake
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MIRROR MOUNTING WITH MINIMIZED DISTORTION
    Publication number: 20100226028
    Abstract: A method for mounting a mirror for use in a telescope includes attaching the mirror to a plurality of adjustable mounts; determining a distortion in the mirror caused by the plurality adjustable mounts, and, if the distortion is determined to be above a predetermined level: adjusting one or more of the adjustable mounts; and determining the distortion in the mirror caused by the adjustable mounts; and in the event the determined distortion is determined to be at or below the predetermined level, rigidizing the adjustable mounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and
    Inventors: Scott R. Antonille, Thomas E. Wallace, David A. Content, Shane W. Wake