Non-axisymmetric heat shield, a nozzle defined at least partially by the heat shield, an engine including the nozzle, and a vehicle including the engine

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12163491
APP PUB NO 20240208676A1
SERIAL NO

18554587

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A heat shield for protecting a windward side of a vehicle from a high enthalpy flow is disclosed. The heat shield includes a centerbody sidewall and a centerbody base extending aft of the centerbody sidewall. The centerbody sidewall and the centerbody base define a heat shield outer surface that is non-axisym metric. Also disclosed is an aerospike nozzle defined at least partially by the heat shield, an engine including a high pressure chamber and the aerospike nozzle, and a vehicle including the engine.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Feldman, Thomas Kent, US 9 15
McCullough, Thomas Ryan Seattle, US 3 0

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