System and tool for accessing satellite fill/drain valves during propellant resupply

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9688422
APP PUB NO 20160039544A1
SERIAL NO

14826444

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Herein is disclosed a tool, system and method for refueling on-orbit spacecraft. The tool and system are configured to allow for resupply of spacecraft configured to be propelled by either a bipropellant (oxidizer and fuel) or a monopropellant (typically hydrazine). The refueling tool is particularly suited for resupply of satellites not originally prepared for refueling but the system may also be used for satellites specifically designed for refueling.

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  • MACDONALD, DETTWILER AND ASSOCIATES INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hay, Gavin Toronto, CA 7 81
Roberts, Paul Brampton, CA 84 1097
Sprawson, Geoffrey Kleinberg, CA 3 74
White, Jason Toronto, CA 93 3616

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