Martinsburg, WV, United States of America

Michael Lee Schaeffer

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Orbital Sciences Corporation. Active years: 2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michael Lee Schaeffer. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michael-lee-schaeffer

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

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% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2013

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Michael Lee Schaeffer: Innovator in Satellite Communication Systems

Introduction

Michael Lee Schaeffer is a notable inventor based in Martinsburg, WV (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of satellite communication, particularly through his innovative patent related to emergency communications.

Latest Patents

Schaeffer holds a patent for "Emergency communications channel systems and methods for satellite command." This patent describes systems and methods for commanding a satellite, which includes a data bus and a payload coupled to the data bus. The payload features a payload receiver, while the system also includes a primary receiver and a processor. The processor is designed to receive commands and telemetry data, enabling it to detect and execute commands based on the telemetry data received from the payload.

Career Highlights

Michael Lee Schaeffer is associated with Orbital Sciences Corporation, where he has been instrumental in advancing satellite technology. His work focuses on enhancing communication systems that are critical for satellite operations.

Collaborations

Schaeffer has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Steven I Boileau and Bruce Pressley Voris, contributing to various projects within the realm of satellite communications.

Conclusion

Michael Lee Schaeffer's innovative work in satellite communication systems exemplifies the importance of advancements in technology for emergency communications. His contributions continue to influence the field significantly.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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