Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Coughlin

Thomas G. Coughlin 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).

  • Deployable support structure for spacecrafts
    Patent number: 4373690
    Abstract: A spacecraft associated deployable support structure which incorporates a ssive mechanism for extending an elongated arm, having a supporting surface, from a position adjacent to the spacecraft into a position extensive in relation to the spacecraft, whereby solar cells or instrumentation mounted on the supporting surface can be employed for their intended use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Lee E. Stillman, Thomas G. Coughlin