Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Scotti

Stephen J. Scotti 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).

  • Combination structural support and thermal protection system
    Patent number: 8236413
    Abstract: A combination structural support and thermal protection system is provided. A cured preceramic polymer matrix reinforced with carbon fibers can be used alone or in a multiple component system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: H. Kevin Rivers, Stephen J. Scotti, Lynn M. Bowman, Max L. Blosser
  • Multi-functional annular fairing for coupling launch abort motor to space vehicle
    Patent number: 8002219
    Abstract: An annular fairing having aerodynamic, thermal, structural and acoustic attributes couples a launch abort motor to a space vehicle having a payload of concern mounted on top of a rocket propulsion system. A first end of the annular fairing is fixedly attached to the launch abort motor while a second end of the annular fairing is attached in a releasable fashion to an aft region of the payload. The annular fairing increases in diameter between its first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Charles J. Camarda, Stephen J. Scotti, Pieter G. Buning, Steven X. S. Bauer, Walter C. Engelund, David M. Schuster
  • Combination Structural Support And Thermal Protection System
    Publication number: 20100000176
    Abstract: A combination structural support and thermal protection system is provided. A cured preceramic polymer matrix reinforced with carbon fibers can be used alone or in a multiple component system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: U.S.A. as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: H. Kevin Rivers, Stephen J. Scotti, Lynn M. Bowman, Max L. Blosser
  • Multi-Functional Annular Fairing for Coupling Launch Abort Motor to Space Vehicle
    Publication number: 20080265099
    Abstract: An annular fairing having aerodynamic, thermal, structural and acoustic attributes couples a launch abort motor to a space vehicle having a payload of concern mounted on top of a rocket propulsion system. A first end of the annular fairing is fixedly attached to the launch abort motor while a second end of the annular fairing is attached in a releasable fashion to an aft region of the payload. The annular fairing increases in diameter between its first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: USA as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Charles J. Camarda, Stephen J. Scotti, Pieter G. Buning, Steven X. S. Bauer, Walter C. Engelund, David M. Schuster
  • Heat exchanger with oscillating flow
    Patent number: 5238056
    Abstract: Various heat exchange apparatuses are described in which an oscillating flow of primary coolant is used to dissipate an incident heat flux. The oscillating flow may be imparted by a reciprocating piston, a double action twin reciprocating piston, fluidic oscillators or electromagnetic pumps. The oscillating fluid flows through at least one conduit in either an open loop or a closed loop. A secondary flow of coolant may be used to flow over the outer walls of at least one conduit to remove heat transferred from the primary coolant to the walls of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Stephen J. Scotti, Max L. Blosser, Charles J. Camarda
  • Heat exchanger with oscillating flow
    Patent number: 5107920
    Abstract: Various heat exchange apparatuses are described in which an oscillating flow of primary coolant is used to dissipate an incident heat flux. The oscillating flow may be imparted by a reciprocating piston, a double action twin reciprocating piston, fluidic oscillators or electromagnetic pumps. The oscillating fluid flows through at least one conduit in either an open loop or a closed loop. A second flow of coolant may be used to flow over the outer walls of at least one conduit to remove heat transferred from the primary coolant to the walls of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Stephen J. Scotti, Max L. Blosser, Charles J. Camarda