General Dynamics Corporation, Convair Division
67Patents
0Active
67Granted
39Portfolio score
Filing activity: Dec 17, 1979 → Feb 19, 1992
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4587777A | Deployable space truss beam | Performing Operations; Transporting | 70 | Expired |
| US4380013A | Expandable panel and truss system/antenna/solar panel | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 49 | Expired |
| US4700307A | Feature navigation system and method | Physics | 49 | Expired |
| US4337560A | Method for assembling large space structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 46 | Expired |
| US5228811A | Tool to assist in the removal of rivets | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 38 | Expired |
| US4896847A | Aerodynamic braking system for recovering a space vehicle | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 36 | Expired |
| US4607180A | Failure tolerant linear drive mechanism intended for celestial space applications | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 35 | Expired |
| US4393541A | Hinge for deployable structures self locking hinge | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 33 | Expired |
| US4388263A | Controlled elastomeric tooling for plastic fabrication | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 33 | Expired |
| US4500079A | Removable and replaceable locating pin for locating a workpiece on a sub-plate for machining | Performing Operations; Transporting | 31 | Expired |
| US4416052A | Method of making a thin-film solar cell | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 29 | Expired |
| US5112663A | Method of manufacturing composite structures | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 29 | Expired |
| US5012948A | Support arrangement for a space based cryogenic vessel | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 24 | Expired |
| US4635885A | Space maneuvering vehicle control thruster | Performing Operations; Transporting | 24 | Expired |
| US4524552A | Mechanism for deploying a deployable truss beam | Fixed Constructions | 21 | Expired |
| US5013128A | Fiber optic light guide with improved end-to-end efficiency | Physics | 18 | Expired |
| US4538355A | Removable and replaceable indexing and locating tooling component | Performing Operations; Transporting | 17 | Expired |
| US4326902A | Method for ultrasonically welding composite structures | Performing Operations; Transporting | 17 | Expired |
| US4964218A | Optical or laser ball target assemblies for precision location measurements | Physics | 16 | Expired |
| US4538943A | Adjustable nosepiece for a drill motor | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 15 | Expired |
| US4762030A | Fastener collar removal tool | Performing Operations; Transporting | 15 | Expired |
| US4459915A | Combined rocket motor warhead | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 15 | Expired |
| US4934857A | Co-conic fastener and fastening method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 13 | Expired |
| US5151472A | Method of preparing rigid rod polymers in thermoplastic matrices | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 13 | Expired |
| US4305203A | Tool for installing shrink fit parts | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 12 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.