ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,492,018, issued on Dec. 9, was assigned to REPRISE SPACE SOLUTIONS LLC (Houston).
"Payload separation device and method" was invented by Michael David Johnson (Houston).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This disclosure relates generally to a payload separation system utilizing a circular arch connective mechanism for connecting and releasing a payload from a launch vehicle. The apparatus of the invention is particularly useful for spacecraft and other vehicular separation mechanisms."
The patent was filed on April 7, 2025, under Application No. 19/172,567.
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