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Refueling tool and quick disconnect

US11084710B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

United States of America as represented by the Administrator of NASA · US

Inventors

Hans Raven · Laurel, US
Matthew Ashmore · Woodbine, US
Matthew Sammons · Greenbelt, US
Patrick O'Neill · Greenbelt, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2018
Grant date	Aug 10, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 16, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64G2004/005
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A quick disconnect apparatus including a first end configured to interface with a legacy fill and drain valve (FDV) of a satellite to be serviced, a second end configured to interface with a refueling tool, and a middle portion including at least one redundant seal to prevent unwanted fuel transfer during connection of the FDV and refueling tool.

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