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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 01, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2024
Applicant:
Coorstek, Inc., Golden, CO (US);
Inventors:
Warren Andrew Thomas, Lakewood, CO (US);
Randel F. Mercer, Boulder, CO (US);
Patrick Michael Bickley, Timnath, CO (US);
Assignee:
CoorsTek, Inc., Golden, CO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 5/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 5/0808 (2013.01);
Abstract
Provided herein is a lightweight satellite component such as an optical mirror for aerospace applications and methods of making such lightweight components. The optical mirror comprises a graphite body and a SiC reflective layer formed on and integrated with the graphite body. The optical mirror is designed for demise upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.