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MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC
CA·37 granted patents·27 pending applications·262 citations·filing 2009–2025
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64 records- 0195US9108747B2Tool for accessing satellite fill/drain valves during propellant resupplyMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 18, 2015·42 cites·21 claims
- 0295US8899527B2Propellant transfer system and method for resupply of propellant to on-orbit spacecraftMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 2, 2014·48 cites·29 claims
- 0394US8031933B2Method and apparatus for producing an enhanced 3D model of an environment or an objectMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2009·Granted Oct 4, 2011·65 cites·26 claims
- 0492US11969751B2System and method for automated artificial vision guided dispensing viscous fluids for caulking and sealing operationsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 30, 2024·2 cites·17 claims
- 0591US10005180B2Robotic servicing multifunctional toolMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 26, 2018·16 cites·14 claims
- 0691US9950424B2Robotic servicing multifunctional toolMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 24, 2018·17 cites·2 claims
- 0791US9333041B2Surgical manipulatorMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2013·Granted May 10, 2016·25 cites·16 claims
- 0888US12071262B2Refueling tool and system incorporating the refuelingMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 27, 2024·4 cites·14 claims
- 0988US11192137B2System and method for automated artificial vision guided dispensing viscous fluids for caulking and sealing operationsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 7, 2021·10 cites·29 claims
- 1088US9567111B2System and tool for accessing satellite fill/drain valves during propellant resupplyMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 14, 2017·8 cites·2 claims
- 1187US9688422B2System and tool for accessing satellite fill/drain valves during propellant resupplyMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 27, 2017·7 cites·12 claims
- 1284US11841707B2Unobtrusive driving assistance method and system for a vehicle to avoid hazardsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 12, 2023·1 cites·9 claims
- 1380US9764478B2Spacecraft capture mechanismMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 19, 2017·4 cites·11 claims
- 1479US12474712B2Unobtrusive driving assistance method and system for a vehicle to avoid hazardsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Granted Nov 18, 2025·0 cites·6 claims
- 1570US2026056131A1Optical laser systems and methods for determining contaminationMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 1669USD1065284SRobotic end effectorMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2023·Granted Mar 4, 2025·3 cites·1 claims
- 1769US10981281B2Low-profile manipulator interface systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 20, 2021·2 cites·11 claims
- 1868US11865852B2Robotic livery printing systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 9, 2024·0 cites·33 claims
- 1968US11231714B2Unobtrusive driving assistance method and system for a vehicle to avoid hazardsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 25, 2022·1 cites·26 claims
- 2067US2025116775A1Optical system, method, and device to increase lidar dynamic rangeMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2166US10427808B2Spacecraft payload ejection systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 1, 2019·2 cites·26 claims
- 2266US2026091501A1Systems and methods for an auxiliary services interfaceMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2366US2022050467A1Unobtrusive driving assistance method and system for a vehicle to avoid hazardsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 2464US12091199B2Refueling tool and system incorporating the refueling toolMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2023·Granted Sep 17, 2024·0 cites·12 claims
- 2562US2025060758A1Computer system and method for real-time autonomous path planning and system and method for planning motion of a robotic device and parts thereofMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2662US2026094458A1System and method for smart video detectionMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2761US2025121515A1Robotic interface system, devices, and method for use in environments with dust, abrasive particles, or fine particulatesMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2861US2025196200A1Systems, devices, and methods for electrodynamic dust shieldingMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2960US10766639B2Actuated resettable shockless hold down and release mechanism (AReS HDRM)MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 8, 2020·1 cites·37 claims
- 3060US2025100143A1Robotic arm with roll reorientation and grapple mechanismsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3160US2025205904A1System and method for fault-tolerant end of travel detection for greater than 360 degree motionMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3260US2025196367A1Systems, devices, and methods for providing alternate load paths in robotic interfacesMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3359US2025210923A1Cable management system and methods for a rotary jointMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3459US2025305547A1Device for selectively restricting and for preventing rotation of a rotatable shaftMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3558US11660760B2Low-profile manipulator interface systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted May 30, 2023·0 cites·10 claims
- 3658US2025187209A1System and method for a scalable robotically-compatible payload logistics interfaceMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3756US2022080454A1System and method for automated artificial vision guided dispensing viscous fluids for caulking and sealing operationsMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 3855US2025189038A1Apparatus for shielding or sealing a rotary interface of a rotary actuator or other rotating device to prevent ingress of abrasive mediaMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3955US2025269529A1System and method for autonomous robotic inspection in spaceMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4054US11572201B2Actuated resettable shockless hold down and release mechanism (ARES HDRM)MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2020·Granted Feb 7, 2023·0 cites·24 claims
- 4154US2025051042A1Systems, methods, and devices for robotic capture of a free flyer or other unsupported objectMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 4254US2025018573A1Primary arm and secondary tool combined systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4352US12545441B2Thermal radiator shutter and system and method for thermal control using a thermal radiator shutterMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2024·Granted Feb 10, 2026·0 cites·20 claims
- 4450USD1013608SGrapple fixtureMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 6, 2024·1 cites·1 claims
- 4550USD1008325SRobotic end effector and end of arm toolMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 19, 2023·1 cites·1 claims
- 4650USD1008326SRobotic end effector and end of arm toolMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 19, 2023·1 cites·1 claims
- 4750US11571911B2Robotic livery printing systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 7, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 4850US10513354B2Spacecraft payload ejection systemMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 24, 2019·0 cites·9 claims
- 4950US9339935B2Scalable common interface plate system (SCIPS)MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2014·Granted May 17, 2016·1 cites·7 claims
- 5049US2025083313A1Robotic systems, methods, and devices for grappling and actuating a payloadMACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOCIATES INC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
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