Patents by Inventor Tracy L. Gibson
Tracy L. Gibson 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).
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Patent number: 11479678Abstract: A reflective paint's liquid mixture includes 42.4-71.3 weight percent of a liquid solvent, 14.4-28.3 weight percent of a binder fully dissolved in the liquid solvent, and 13.8-29.3 weight percent of light scattering particles that are insoluble in the liquid solvent and are of a size ranging from 100 nanometers to 200 nanometers. The binder is selected from potassium bromide, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium bromide, cesium chloride, and rubidium chloride. The light scattering particles are selected from hafnium oxide and yttrium oxide. The reflective paint is particularly useful as a surface coating for a variety of structures that must support cryogenic temperatures. It can be used in any application to act as a broadband reflector of the Sun's radiation in the wavelength band from approximately 0.21 microns to 9 microns and beyond.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Tracy L. Gibson, Robert C. Youngquist
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Patent number: 10815129Abstract: A rigid radiation reflector is fabricated from a powdered material transparent to light in a wavelength band extending from approximately 0.2 micrometers to at least 8 micrometers. The powdered material is dispersed in a liquid wherein the powdered material is at least 95% insoluble in the liquid. The resulting mixture is molded under pressure at room temperature and then sintered to generate a porous solid. The porous solid is cooled to room temperature. A surface of the porous solid is then coated with a light-reflecting metal.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Robert C. Youngquist, Tracy L. Gibson, Jan M. Surma, Jerry W. Buhrow, Mark A. Nurge
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Patent number: 10174198Abstract: Materials based on low melt polyimide, polyurea, or polyurethane chemistry have been developed which exhibit self-healing properties. These high performance polymers can be utilized either by themselves or in combination with microcapsule technology to deliver self-healing properties to electrical wire insulation or in other high performance, thin wall technologies such as inflatable structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Martha K. Williams, Tracy L. Gibson, Trent M. Smith, Anne J. Caraccio, Wenyan Li
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Patent number: 10138005Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Mark E. Lewis, Luke B. Roberson, Pedro J. Medelius
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Patent number: 9984785Abstract: Systems and methods for forming conductive materials. The conductive materials can be applied using a printer in single or multiple passes onto a substrate. The conductive materials are composed of electrical conductors such as carbon nanotubes (including functionalized carbon nanotubes and metal-coated carbon nanotubes), grapheme, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (e.g. pentacene and bisperipentacene), metal nanoparticles, an inherently conductive polymer (ICP), and combinations thereof. Once the conductive materials are applied, the materials are dried and sintered to form adherent conductive materials on the substrate. The adherent conductive materials can be used in applications such as damage detection, particle removal, and smart coating systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Luke B. Roberson, Martha K. Williams, Tracy L. Gibson, LaNetra C. Tate, Sarah J. Snyder, Craig R. Fortier
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Patent number: 9982661Abstract: A thermal management system includes a first substrate having a first conductive inner surface. A second substrate has a second conductive inner surface. A connecting structure is attached to the first and second substrates to space apart the first and second inner surfaces defining an insulating space for a single architecture. One or more passively-acting elements are attached to the inner surface of at least one substrate and including a shape memory material such as a shape memory alloy (SMA). The SMA passively reacts to the temperature of the first substrate by thermally contacting or separating from the second inner surface of the second substrate for the control of the conduction of heat energy in either direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Steven Trigwell, James E. Fesmire, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams
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Patent number: 9365756Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use as adhesives, and methods of using the materials for attaching two substrates. The methods typically form an adhesive bond that is hermetically sealed to both substrates. Additionally, the method typically forms a cross-linked bonding material that is flexible.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Sarah J. Snyder
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Patent number: 9365302Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Mark E. Lewis, Luke B. Roberson, Sarah J. Snyder, Pedro J. Medelius
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Patent number: 9233765Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Mark E. Lewis, Luke B. Roberson, Sarah J. Snyder, Pedro J. Medelius, Steven L. Parks
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Patent number: 9193830Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Patent number: 9108178Abstract: Elongated microcapsules, such as elongated hydrophobic-core and hydrophilic-core microcapsules, may be formed by pulse stirring an emulsion or shearing an emulsion between two surfaces moving at different velocities. The elongated microcapsules may be dispersed in a coating formulation, such as paint.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan N. Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Stephen A. Perusich, Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams
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Publication number: 20150155071Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Publication number: 20150152225Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Patent number: 8810255Abstract: An in-situ system for detecting damage in an electrically conductive wire. The system includes a substrate at least partially covered by a layer of electrically conductive material forming a continuous or non-continuous electrically conductive layer connected to an electrical signal generator adapted to delivering electrical signals to the electrically conductive layer. Data is received and processed to identify damage to the substrate or electrically conductive layer. The electrically conductive material may include metalized carbon fibers, a thin metal coating, a conductive polymer, carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Martha K. Williams, Luke B. Roberson, Lanetra C. Tate, Trent M. Smith, Tracy L. Gibson, Scott T. Jolley, Pedro J. Medelius
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Patent number: 8623253Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Patent number: 8593153Abstract: A system and method for detecting damage in an electrical wire, including delivering at least one test electrical signal to an outer electrically conductive material in a continuous or non-continuous layer covering an electrically insulative material layer that covers an electrically conductive wire core. Detecting the test electrical signals in the outer conductive material layer to obtain data that is processed to identify damage in the outer electrically conductive material layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Pedro J. Medelius, Tracy L. Gibson, Mark E. Lewis
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Publication number: 20120321828Abstract: Materials based on low melt polyimide, polyurea, or polyurethane chemistry have been developed which exhibit self-healing properties. These high performance polymers can be utilized either by themselves or in combination with microcapsule technology to deliver self-healing properties to electrical wire insulation or in other high performance, thin wall technologies such as inflatable structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and SpacInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Martha K. Williams, Tracy L. Gibson, Trent M. Smith, Anne J. Caraccio, Wenyan Li
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Publication number: 20120318925Abstract: Methods and systems may provide for a structure having a plurality of interconnected panels, wherein each panel has a plurality of detection layers separated from one another by one or more non-detection layers. The plurality of detection layers may form a grid of conductive traces. Additionally, a monitor may be coupled to each grid of conductive traces, wherein the monitor is configured to detect damage to the plurality of interconnected panels in response to an electrical property change with respect to one or more of the conductive traces. In one example, the structure is part of an inflatable space platform such as a spacecraft or habitat.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Mark E. Lewis, Luke B. Roberson, Sarah J. Snyder, Pedro J. Medelius, Steven L. Parks
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Publication number: 20120207921Abstract: Elongated microcapsules, such as elongated hydrophobic-core and hydrophilic-core microcapsules, may be formed by pulse stirring an emulsion or shearing an emulsion between two surfaces moving at different velocities. The elongated microcapsules may be dispersed in a coating formulation, such as paint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan N. Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Stephen A. Perusich, Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams
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Publication number: 20120111599Abstract: Systems and methods for forming conductive materials. The conductive materials can be applied using a printer in single or multiple passes onto a substrate. The conductive materials are composed of electrical conductors such as carbon nanotubes (including functionalized carbon nanotubes and metal-coated carbon nanotubes), grapheme, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (e.g. pentacene and bisperipentacene), metal nanoparticles, an inherently conductive polymer (ICP), and combinations thereof. Once the conductive materials are applied, the materials are dried and sintered to form adherent conductive materials on the substrate. The adherent conductive materials can be used in applications such as damage detection, particle removal, and smart coating systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: United States Of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and SpacInventors: Luke B. Roberson, Martha K. Williams, Tracy L. Gibson, LaNetra C. Tate, Sarah J. Snyder, Craig R. Fortier