Modulating internal ballistics in a 3D-printed rocket motor and an additive manufacturing process

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12253051
APP PUB NO 20240117782A1
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18390025

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A method of making a multi-grained fuel grain for a rocket is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of using at least one nozzle to extrude a first propellant in an additive manufacturing process, the first propellant comprising a multi-grained fuel grain, the multi-grained fuel grain forming the at least one void, the at least one void facilitating variation in internal ballistics, forming sensors, said sensors permitting continuous monitoring and continuous modification such that a user controls the ballistics profile of a rocket motor, forming an electrically-controlled second propellant in contact with and operatively coupled to the sensors; and wherein the additive manufacturing process uses at least at least one nozzle to extrude raw materials.

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  • X-BOW LAUNCH SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hundley, Jason Albuquerque, US 5 2
Kaufman, Mark Auburn, US 15 44
McPherson, Michael Socorro, US 18 132

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