Orbit Fab has a total of 21 patents globally, out of which 8 have been granted. Of these 21 patents, more than 90% patents are active. The United States of America is where Orbit Fab has filed the maximum number of patents, followed by Europe (EPO) and Canada. Parallelly, USA seems to be the main focused R&D center and also is the origin country of Orbit Fab.
Orbit Fab was founded in the year 2018 by Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel. The company is a supplier of tankers and other infrastructure needed for in-space refueling of satellites.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Orbit Fab which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Orbit Fab patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Orbit Fab patent portfolio.
How many patents does Orbit Fab have?
Orbit Fab has a total of 21 patents globally. These patents belong to 5 unique patent families. Out of 21 patents, 19 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Orbit Fab File Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Orbit Fab Applications Filed | Orbit Fab Patent Granted |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | – | 1 |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2018 | 11 | – |
How many Orbit Fab patents are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Patents did Orbit Fab File in Different Countries?
Where are Research Centres of Orbit Fab Patents Located?
What Technologies are covered by Orbit Fab Patents?
Orbit Fab is a company focused on developing technology for in-space refueling and storage of satellite propellants. Their goal is to create a sustainable and scalable way to provide fuel to satellites, extending their operational lifetimes and capabilities.
The key innovation behind Orbit Fab’s technology lies in their ability to transfer, store, and manage propellants in space. This is crucial for satellites that need to perform maneuvers, adjust orbits, or extend their operational lifetimes. By providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for in-space refueling, Orbit Fab aims to play a significant role in the future of satellite operations and space exploration.
They have filed most of their patents related to Docking & Storage. These describe a system that helps connect objects in space and move materials (fuel) between them.
Chemical Manufacturing talks about methods for production of hydrogen peroxide which is a suitable propellant that can be used in propulsion systems.
Most Cited Orbit Fab Patent
US11358739B2 is the most popular patent in the Orbit Fab portfolio. It has received 4 citations so far from companies like Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.
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