Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2013-2019
Title: Innovations by Leo Laux in Exo-Atmospheric Interception
Introduction
Leo Laux is an accomplished inventor based in Half Moon Bay, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of aerospace technology, particularly in the area of energy management for intercepting ballistic targets. With a total of 2 patents, Laux's work is pivotal in enhancing the capabilities of defense systems.
Latest Patents
Laux's latest patents include a "Flexible energy management kill vehicle for exo-atmospheric intercept." This invention discloses a method and concept for employing a T-sin-alpha kill vehicle with energy flexibility. The energy flexibility method applies divert pulses at multiple phases of the kill vehicle flight time, allowing for range extension to increase the kill vehicle's coverage of targets outside the normal reach. This innovation is crucial for reacting to target updates, removing navigation errors, and homing divert to intercept the target. The flight vehicle comprises a main body, several attitude control mechanisms, a control unit, a divert system, a sensor unit, and an attitude control system. The divert system provides acceleration in a desired direction, while the sensor unit tracks a target along its line of sight.
Another notable patent is for "Methods and systems for threat engagement management." This invention utilizes sensors to detect threat data, which may include information on munitions, missiles, rockets, or NBC projectiles. The processing system fuses the detected threat data over time to create a target track-lethality list. This list ranks targets based on their lethality compared to decoys or chaff, facilitating effective target engagement.
Career Highlights
Leo Laux is currently employed at Lockheed Martin Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense company. His work at Lockheed Martin has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas in real-world applications, contributing to national security and defense technologies.
Collaborations
Laux has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Carissa E Lew and Moses W Chan. Their combined expertise enhances the development of advanced technologies in their field.
Conclusion
Leo Laux's contributions to aerospace technology through his patents demonstrate his innovative spirit and commitment to advancing defense systems. His work continues to play a vital role in enhancing the effectiveness of intercepting ballistic threats.