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San Diego, CA, United States of America

General Dynamics (Space Systems Division)

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USPTO Granted Patents = 40

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 894

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Theodore G Stern (5 out of 10 patents)

Mickey Cornwall (5 out of 8 patents)

Jerome F Parmer (3 out of 7 patents)

4. John W Porter (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Mohamed A Hilal (2 out of 14 patents)

6. Edward J Hujsak (2 out of 10 patents)

7. Eddie M Leung (2 out of 5 patents)

8. Jeffrey D Holdridge (2 out of 2 patents)

9. David M Peterson (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Ronald K Giesy (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Stanley C Maki (2 out of 4 patents)

12. Richard E Bailey (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Vinod Shekher (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Vincent H Noto (1 out of 7 patents)

15. Robert W Baldi (1 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Rocket Attachment

Paraboloid Structure

Solar Concentrator

Engine Protection

Aerodynamic Forces

Propellant Storage

Fiber-Optic Heating

Phase Change Cooling

Superconducting Magnetic Gun

Hybrid Propellant Feed

Nondestructive Testing

Payload Adapter

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5370343 - Arrangement for attachment and quick disconnect and jettison of rocket (1994-12-06),

2. 5350137 - Multiple application paraboloid spacecraft structure (1994-09-27),

3. 5344496 - Lightweight solar concentrator cell array (1994-09-06),

4. 5328132 - Engine protection system for recoverable rocket booster (1994-07-12),

5. 5322248 - Methods and arrangements tailoring aerodynamic forces afforded by a (1994-06-21),

6. 5305970 - Centrifugal space propellant storage and transfer depot (1994-04-26),

7. 5266139 - Continuous processing/in-situ curing of incrementally applied resin (1993-11-30),

8. 5257266 - Computer and communications systems employing universal direct spherics (1993-10-26),

9. 5248657 - Method for forming internally helixed high temperature superconductor (1993-09-28),

10. 5244170 - Passive nonlinear interface strut (PNIS) (1993-09-14),

11. 5238209 - Arrangement for attach, quick disconnect and jettison of rocket booster (1993-08-24),

12. 5226107 - Apparatus and method of using fiber-optic light guide for heating (1993-07-06),

13. 5217948 - Phase change cooling for an electromagnetic launch (1993-06-08),

14. 5213275 - Reeding edge for securing in place fiber band during filament winding (1993-05-25),

15. 5207399 - Vapor pressurization system for outer space (1993-05-04),

Company Overview

General Dynamics' Space Systems Division, located in San Diego, CA, specializes in advanced aerospace technologies. The division focuses on developing innovative solutions such as rocket jettison mechanisms, paraboloid spacecraft structures, and solar concentrator arrays. Their expertise extends to rocket booster protection, centrifugal propellant storage, and high-temperature superconductors. Additionally, they are engaged in the design of integrated aerospike engines and fiber-optic heating systems, contributing to the advancement of space exploration and satellite systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

40 Patents

#154 in San Diego, CA

#2,043 in California

#8,647 in US

#17,122 in the World

San Diego, CA, United States of America

General Dynamics (Space Systems Division)

Forward Citations = 894

51 inventors:

Theodore G Stern (5 out of 10 patents)

Mickey Cornwall (5 out of 8 patents)

Jerome F Parmer (3 out of 7 patents)

4. John W Porter (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Mohamed A Hilal (2 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: General Dynamics (Space Systems Division). Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/general-dynamics-space-systems-division

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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