This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Coorstek, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Randel F. Mercer and Lightweight Space Optics.
Introduction
Randel F. Mercer is an inventor associated with Boulder, Colorado, and CoorsTek, Inc. His patent work includes a lightweight optical mirror designed for aerospace applications and intended to demise during atmospheric re-entry.
Latest Patents
Mercer is named on one patent, “Attritable Ceramic Mirror for Space Application.” The invention describes a lightweight satellite component comprising a graphite body with an integrated silicon carbide (SiC) reflective layer. The mirror is designed to break up or burn up upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, supporting the development of spacecraft components that reduce persistent orbital debris. Mercer’s listed patent portfolio includes 1 patent.
Career Highlights
Mercer’s disclosed invention focuses on combining lightweight construction with a reflective ceramic surface for space use. The patent describes methods for making the component as well as its structure, connecting materials engineering with spacecraft design.
Collaborations
Mercer’s listed coworkers include Warren Andrew Thomas and Patrick Michael Bickley. The available information identifies these professional associations but does not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
Randel F. Mercer’s patent highlights an approach to lightweight satellite optics that considers both performance in space and demise during atmospheric re-entry.
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