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Class Information
Number: 244/172.4
Name: Aeronautics > Spacecraft > Rendezvous or docking
Description: Subject matter including a specific means or process for bringing the spacecraft into either proximity to or fixed engagement with complimentary means on another machine or structure while traveling in the upper reaches of or beyond the atmosphere of the celestial body.
Sub-classes under this class:
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7392964 |
Method and apparatus for utilizing a lifeboat for a space station in earth orbit to serve as a lunar spacecraft |
Jul. 1, 2008 |
| 7387279 |
Method and apparatus for supplying orbital space platforms using payload canisters via intermediate orbital rendezvous and docking |
Jun. 17, 2008 |
| 7374134 |
Systems and methods for semi-permanent, non-precision inspace assembly of space structures, modules and spacecraft |
May. 20, 2008 |
| 7370834 |
Apparatus and methods for in-space satellite operations |
May. 13, 2008 |
| 7156348 |
Platform and system for propellant tank storage and transfer in space |
Jan. 2, 2007 |
| 7070151 |
In orbit space transportation and recovery system |
Jul. 4, 2006 |
| 6945500 |
Apparatus for a geosynchronous life extension spacecraft |
Sep. 20, 2005 |
| 6866232 |
Automated docking of space vehicle |
Mar. 15, 2005 |
| 6840481 |
Adjustable multipoint docking system |
Jan. 11, 2005 |
| 6752357 |
Distance measuring using passive visual means |
Jun. 22, 2004 |
| 6742745 |
Autonomous satellite docking system |
Jun. 1, 2004 |
| 6739555 |
Reusable module for the storage, transportation, and supply of multiple propellants in a space environment |
May. 25, 2004 |
| 6726153 |
Photon momentum transfer plane for asteroid, meteoroid, and comet orbit shaping |
Apr. 27, 2004 |
| 6669148 |
Method and apparatus for supplying orbital space platforms using payload canisters via intermediate orbital rendezvous and docking |
Dec. 30, 2003 |
| 6658329 |
Video guidance sensor system with laser rangefinder |
Dec. 2, 2003 |
| 6655637 |
Spacecraft for removal of space orbital debris |
Dec. 2, 2003 |
| 6523784 |
Arrangement for recovering spacecraft |
Feb. 25, 2003 |
| 6523783 |
Underway replenishment system for space vehicles |
Feb. 25, 2003 |
| 6499697 |
Deployable flexible airlock |
Dec. 31, 2002 |
| 6360995 |
Docking system & method for space travel vehicle |
Mar. 26, 2002 |
| 6354540 |
Androgynous, reconfigurable closed loop feedback controlled low impact docking system with load sensing electromagnetic capture ring |
Mar. 12, 2002 |
| 6299107 |
Spacecraft capture and docking system |
Oct. 9, 2001 |
| 6290275 |
Robotically drivable interface mechanism |
Sep. 18, 2001 |
| 6275751 |
Smart docking surface for space serviceable nano and micro satellites |
Aug. 14, 2001 |
| 6254035 |
Synchronized docking system |
Jul. 3, 2001 |
| 6227495 |
Synchronized autonomous docking system |
May. 8, 2001 |
| 6091345 |
Synchronized target subsystem for automated docking systems |
Jul. 18, 2000 |
| 6016997 |
Method and device for coupling especially a landed flying appliance to a positioning device |
Jan. 25, 2000 |
| 5868358 |
Rendezvous spacecraft collision avoidance device |
Feb. 9, 1999 |
| 5806802 |
Apparatus and methods for in-space satellite operations |
Sep. 15, 1998 |
| 5803407 |
Apparatus and methods for in-space satellite operations |
Sep. 8, 1998 |
| 5735488 |
Method and apparatus for coupling space vehicles |
Apr. 7, 1998 |
| 5734736 |
Autonomous rendezvous and docking system and method therefor |
Mar. 31, 1998 |
| 5550742 |
Scheduled motion planning method and apparatus for a vehicle |
Aug. 27, 1996 |
| 5530650 |
Computer imaging system and method for remote in-flight aircraft refueling |
Jun. 25, 1996 |
| 5466025 |
End effector clamping jaw interface for attachment to an orbital replacement unit |
Nov. 14, 1995 |
| 5460341 |
Disturbance compensation system for a camera on board a spacecraft |
Oct. 24, 1995 |
| 5436841 |
Method and device for determining the relative position and the relative path of two space vehicles |
Jul. 25, 1995 |
| 5398892 |
Spacecraft berthing mechanism |
Mar. 21, 1995 |
| 5364046 |
Automatic compliant capture and docking mechanism for spacecraft |
Nov. 15, 1994 |
| 5352061 |
Anti-rotation ring joint |
Oct. 4, 1994 |
| 5340060 |
Rendezvous docking optical sensor system |
Aug. 23, 1994 |
| 5320395 |
Microconical interface fitting and interface grasping tool |
Jun. 14, 1994 |
| 5302816 |
Optical device for determining the relative position of two vehicles, and an alignment system comprising an application thereof |
Apr. 12, 1994 |
| 5291195 |
Target light for docking |
Mar. 1, 1994 |
| 5279482 |
Fingered bola body, bola with same, and methods of use |
Jan. 18, 1994 |
| 5193766 |
Retry/recovery method in rendezvous maneuver |
Mar. 16, 1993 |
| 5181823 |
Apparatus and method for producing a video display |
Jan. 26, 1993 |
| 5173945 |
Process and apparatus for estimating the movement of a moving object |
Dec. 22, 1992 |
| 5145227 |
Electromagnetic attachment mechanism |
Sep. 8, 1992 |
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