Patents

Various embodiments of a vortex hybrid motor are described herein. In some embodiments, the vortex hybrid motor may include a housing with a solid propellant positioned within the housing, and an injector ring positioned at a proximal end of the housing. Continue Reading U.S. Patent No. 11952967B2 – Liquid propellant injector for vortex hybrid rocket motor

Various embodiments of a vortex hybrid motor system are described herein. In some embodiments, the vortex hybrid motor system can include a control system, a vortex hybrid motor, and an oxidizer injector. Continue Reading U.S. Patent No. 11,879,414 – Hybrid Rocket Oxidizer Flow Control System Including Regression Rate Sensors

A surface heating device and related method includes a heater assembly having a layer of dielectric material, thermal insulation material positioned adjacent to the heater assembly, an encapsulation layer surrounding the thermal insulation material and connected to the heater assembly, and a controller. Continue Reading U.S. Patent No. 11,827,383 – Encapsulated Insulation with Uniformly Heated Surfaces

An apparatus and related methods to separate liquid from a liquid/gas mixture, particularly in a low gravity environment. Continue Reading U.S. Patent No. 11,794,138 – Microgravity System Phase Separator

An apparatus to separate water droplets from an air stream. Continue Reading U.S. Patent No. 11,660,557 – Low-gravity water capture device with water stabilization

An expanding pin system is described that can provide automated and/or power controlled locking and unlocking of an expanding pin assembly in a mechanical joint. Continue Reading U.S. Patent No. 11,635,103 – Expanding pin assembly controlled by actuator for locking and unlocking mechanical joint