Patents by Inventor Walter Wustefeld

Walter Wustefeld 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).

  • SRB and external tank stabilizing system
    Patent number: 4998690
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improvement in a launch pad mounting system of solid rocket boosters and external tank for a space shuttle craft. The improvement comprises a launch tower support for the inside solid rocket booster and a slideable rocket booster support which allows cryogenic shrinkage of the external tank without affecting preset uptight positioning of the outside solid rocket booster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Inventor: Walter Wustefeld