Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Space-based structures and methods of delivering space-sourced materials
- Patent Title (中): 空间结构和交付空间材料的方法
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Application No.: US14218430Application Date: 2014-03-18
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Publication No.: US09409658B1Publication Date: 2016-08-09
- Inventor: Peter H. Diamandis , Eric Anderson , Chris Lewicki , Chris Voorhees
- Applicant: Planetary Resources Development Corp.
- Applicant Address: US WA Redmond
- Assignee: Planetary Resources Development Corp.
- Current Assignee: Planetary Resources Development Corp.
- Current Assignee Address: US WA Redmond
- Agency: Venable LLP
- Agent Steven J. Schwarz; Tamatane J. Aga
- Main IPC: B64G99/00
- IPC: B64G99/00 ; B64G1/24 ; E21C51/00 ; B64G1/62 ; B64G1/00 ; C22B9/00
Abstract:
A method is provided for processing extraterrestrial metal into a metal foam or gossamer structure in space, and delivering the metal foam or gossamer structure intact to the Earth's surface. Additionally, a structure is provided that is formed in space and consists essentially of an extraterrestrial metal.
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