Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Bruneau

Stephen D. Bruneau 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).

  • Multilayer micro-gas rheostat with electrical-heater control of gas flow
    Patent number: 6141497
    Abstract: A device and method for controlling small flows of gas, such as would be used by a satellite (or microsatellite) for orientation thrusters includes a photoetched silicon body etched to provide one or more particular flow paths, and optionally filters, where the flow path is defined by the silicon body and a sealing glass layer bonded thereto. Flow is controlled through the flow path(s) by heating the body to decrease the gas flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Marotta Scientific Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Reinicke, Stephen D. Bruneau