Patents by Inventor W. George C. Irwin

W. George C. Irwin 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).

  • Satellite vehicle shipping container
    Patent number: 6416098
    Abstract: A shipping container (100) for transporting and handling a satellite (106) is disclosed. The shipping container (100) includes a support structure (102) for securing the satellite during transport, a base (116) hingedly connected to the support structure (102), and a cover (104) to protect the satellite (106) during transport, coupled to the support structure (102). The shipping container (100) also includes a upending actuator (112), a ballast arm (110), and a handling sling (108) to facilitate removal of the satellite (106) from the shipping container (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: W. George C. Irwin, Javier Leija, John R. McBride, Mark M. Kanne