Abstract: A combined launch vehicle and satellite system relates to the satellite combined with the launch vehicle's upper stage to provide a more efficient system that includes tank separation technology which allows the satellite system to shed tanks that have used up all the propellants stored therein. The method separation of the tank set is enabled by using a merman band or pneumatic type of separation system; wherein the three bottom tanks are emptied first during the process, followed by the separation of the emptied tanks herein the fuel is completely filled in the second set of tanks. The first pair of tanks is then separated after the fuel is emptied. Similarly, the plumbing lines are also separated. The separation of the used components is achieved herein and the satellite is ready for orbit insertion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a single piece, integrated, light weighted, cost-effective 3D printed engine for space vehicles. FIG. 5 illustrates an integrated engine that comprises a combustion chamber to burn the fuel, an injector plate (504) to inject the fuel to the combustion chamber, an igniter (502) to ignite the fuel mixture, a nozzle (506) to pass hot gas to produce thrust and cooling channels (508) for regenerative cooling, where all these components are fused to form a single piece integrated engine. The engine of the present invention eliminates the need of assembling the individual components. Further, the engine is additively manufactured with high grade aerospace materials. Thus, the cost and mass of the engine is reduced when compared to traditionally manufactured engines, which leads to frequent missions.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a container for dispensing equal doses of a flowable solid. The container may include a body defining an interior volume including a storage volume, an outlet passage, and a dosing chamber in communication with the storage volume and the outlet passage. The container may include a closure that has a lid and a plunger. The lid may be rotatably coupled to the body such that it rotates about a first axis from a closed position to an open position. The plunger may be rotatably coupled to the lid and configured to seal the dosing chamber. The container may be configured to dispense a dose of the flowable solid when the plunger is in the unsealed position and the container is at least partially inverted, and each dose may have an equal volume.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a container for dispensing equal doses of a flowable solid. The container may include a body defining an interior volume including a storage volume, an outlet passage, and a dosing chamber in communication with the storage volume and the outlet passage. The container may include a closure that has a lid and a plunger. The lid may be rotatably coupled to the body such that it rotates about a first axis from a closed position to an open position. The plunger may be rotatably coupled to the lid and configured to seal the dosing chamber. The container may be configured to dispense a dose of the flowable solid when the plunger is in the unsealed position and the container is at least partially inverted, and each dose may have an equal volume.

Abstract: A beverage container for a carbonated beverage may include a body and a base. The base may have a skirt that extends from the body and a dome. Ribs extend between the skirt and the dome. The base may also include a plurality of feet. Each foot may be formed between each pair of adjacent ribs. The feet may extend from the skirt to the dome. Each foot may have a seat and two sidewalls. A transition point of each rib may be between the skirt and the dome. A tangent line formed at each transition point may have a slope of zero. A transition between each foot's seat and each foot's sidewalls may be smooth.

Abstract: A beverage container for a carbonated beverage may include a base with a plurality of feet extending therefrom. The feet may act to reinforce a punt in the base of the beverage container to prevent deformation of the base of the beverage container when a carbonated or other pressurized beverage is added to the beverage container.

Abstract: A beverage container for a carbonated beverage may include a body and a base. The base may have a skirt that extends from the body and a dome. Ribs extend between the skirt and the dome. The base may also include a plurality of feet. Each foot may be formed between each pair of adjacent ribs. The feet may extend from the skirt to the dome. Each foot may have a seat and two sidewalls. A transition point of each rib may be between the skirt and the dome. A tangent line formed at each transition point may have a slope of zero. A transition between each foot's seat and each foot's sidewalls may be smooth.

Abstract: A beverage container for a carbonated beverage may include a base with a plurality of feet extending therefrom. The feet may act to reinforce a punt in the base of the beverage container to prevent deformation of the base of the beverage container when a carbonated or other pressurized beverage is added to the beverage container.