Patents by Inventor William E. Cooper

William E. Cooper 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).

  • Modular and reconfigurable assembler system for autonomous in-space assembly
    Patent number: 11989009
    Abstract: Methods and systems to control stacked hexapod platforms for use as tools, which function with both high accuracy and high precision are provided. In some embodiments, the methods and systems include a convergence of modern control theory, and machine learning. Furthermore, some embodiments provide control algorithms to carry out autonomous in-space assembly operations using assemblers. Some embodiments provide methods and systems which combine long-reach low precision manipulators and smaller, high-precision assembler with interchangeable tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA
    Inventors: James H. Neilan, II, Matthew K. Mahlin, John R. Cooper, Laura M. White, Benjamin N. Kelley, Matthew P Vaughan, Iok M. Wong, John W. Mulvaney, Erik E. Komendera, William D Chapin, Joshua N. Moser, Samantha H. G. Chapin
  • High temperature pressure sensitive adhesives
    Patent number: 5506288
    Abstract: Novel silicone pressure sensitive adhesives containing relatively minor amounts of oil- or organic-metal salts are disclosed which exhibit improved high temperature stability properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Shaow B. Lin, William E. Cooper
  • High temperature pressure sensitive adhesives
    Patent number: 5441811
    Abstract: Novel silicone pressure sensitive adhesives containing relatively minor amounts of oil- or organic-metal salts are disclosed which exhibit improved high temperature stability properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Shaow B. Lin, William E. Cooper
  • Bi-axial shelf with retractable guidance and support system
    Patent number: 4582372
    Abstract: A full length, partially rimmed, interior shelf of a corner base cabinet is so shaped and controlled that it makes a 90.degree. turn as it is drawn out through the cabinet door on a retractable guidance and support system to an extended position where it can be readily loaded or unloaded and returned to its original position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Inventor: William E. Cooper
  • Device for supporting a vessel
    Patent number: 4206570
    Abstract: A device for supporting a vessel, such as a flower pot and for containing water or liquid draining therefrom is disclosed. The device comprises a flat liquid impervious base covered by a layer of absorbent material which is clamped to the flat base. Sides are also included to contain liquid in excess of that that can be absorbed by the absorbent layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1980
    Inventor: William E. Cooper