Patents by Inventor Arne Johansen
Arne Johansen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10788598Abstract: A method of predicting model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ) of a geological formation under investigation, wherein said geological formation is distinguished by reservoir parameters including observable data parameters and the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ) to be predicted, comprises the steps of calculating at least one model constraint (M1, M2, M3, . . . ) of the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ) by applying at least one rock physics model (f1, f2, f3, . . . ) on the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ), said at least one model constraint (M1, M2, M3, . . . ) including modelled data of at least one of the data parameters, and applying an inverse model solver process on observed input data (d1, d2, d3, . . . ) of at least one of the data parameters, including calculating predicted model parameters, which comprise values of the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . .Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: BERGEN TEKNOLOGIOVERFØRING ASInventors: Tor Arne Johansen, Erling Hugo Jensen
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Publication number: 20200148387Abstract: An unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV) recovery system for in-flight recovery of a fixed wing UAV includes a catching device and a plurality of hover-capable drones, such as multi-rotors. The catching device is for catching the fixed wing UAV via a hook system during flight of the fixed wing UAV and takes the form of a line between the recovery drones. The recovery drones are arranged to support the catching device as it spans a gap in a horizontal orientation with the catching device suspended between at least two recovery drones that are in flight and spaced apart horizontally from each other either side of the gap. During a recovery operation the recovery drones co-ordinate their movement to adopt a flight path relative to a flight path of the fixed wing UAV to define a virtual runway for interception of the fixed wing UAV by the recovery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Tor Arne JOHANSEN, Thor Inge FOSSEN, Kristian KLAUSEN
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Publication number: 20180372896Abstract: A method of predicting model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ) of a geological formation under investigation, wherein said geological formation is distinguished by reservoir parameters including observable data parameters and the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ) to be predicted, comprises the steps of calculating at least one model constraint (M1, M2, M3, . . . ) of the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ) by applying at least one rock physics model (f1, f2, f3, . . . ) on the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . . ), said at least one model constraint (M1, M2, M3, . . . ) including modelled data of at least one of the data parameters, and applying an inverse model solver process on observed input data (d1, d2, d3, . . . ) of at least one of the data parameters, including calculating predicted model parameters, which comprise values of the model parameters (R1, R2, R3, . . .Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: BERGEN TEKNOLOGIOVERFØRING ASInventors: TOR ARNE JOHANSEN, ERLING HUGO JENSEN
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Patent number: 7818103Abstract: A test system and method for a marine vessel dynamic positioning system comprising a control system (2) arranged for receiving real measurement signals (7) from sensors (8) and for output of control signals (13) to actuators (16, 17, 18). The test system comprises a signal modifying computer (80) arranged for receiving real measurement signals (7), modifying the real measurement signals (7) into modified measurement signals (70) that depend on real values of the real measurement signals (7), and sending the modified measurement signals (70) to the control system (2), wherein the modified measurement signals (70) replaces the real measurement signals (7), so as for enabling testing of the control system (2) on errors represented by the modified measurement signals (70).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Marine Cybernetics ASInventors: Tor Arne Johansen, Asgeir Johan Sørensen, Roger Skjetne
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Publication number: 20090081042Abstract: A windmill comprising a rotor having a substantially horizontal axis of rotation (1a) and at least two blades (4) extending along a respective blade axis, about which the blade can be rotated to an adjustment angle for the blade, and a blade adjusting device (11, 13) for adjusting a common basic angle of adjustment for the blades (4), said windmill further comprising means (14) for detecting the size of the basic angle of adjustment, means for detecting the load on the windmill and means (15-22) for detecting the deflection of the blade, preferably in the direction of the axis of the rotor (1a), is controlled according to the invention by adjustment of the basic angle of adjustment, a control signal for the blade adjusting device being provided in dependency of the load and the wind speed, and, as a measure for the wind speed, the deflection (?) of the blade is used, preferably in the direction of the rotational axis (1a) of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2005Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventor: Arne Johansen
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Patent number: 7496434Abstract: A system for testing a vessel control system includes sensors on board the vessel to send one or more sensor signals over a signal line to the control system; command input devices on board the vessel to send one or more of desired position, course, velocity, etc. over a command signal line to the control system; an algorithm in the control system to compute control signals to based on sensor data, communication lines for sending of one or more simulated signals and/or simulated command signals from a remote test laboratory to the control system; and a simulator including an algorithm for the simulation of the new dynamic state of a vessel model based on a previous state, the control signals, and the dynamic parameters of the vessel. The control system continues to compute the control signals to achieve at least one of desired position, course, velocity, etc. based on real and/or simulated sensor signals and real and/or simulated command signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Marine Cybernetics ASInventors: Thor Inge Fossen, Asgeir Johan Sørensen, Olav Egeland, Tor Arne Johansen, Jon Rysst, Tor E. Svensen
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Patent number: 7467051Abstract: Herein disclosed is a system for testing a power management system (2) of a marine vessel (1), in which said power management system (2) is arranged for controlling systems (6) that produce electrical energy, in which said power management system (2) is arranged for receiving first signals (9) from a power consuming system (7).Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Marine Cybernetics ASInventors: Roger Skjetne, Thor Arne Johansen, Asgeir Johan Sørensen
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Patent number: 7177734Abstract: A system for testing a control system in a vessel, comprising: sensors on board the vessel; command input devices on board the vessel to send desired position, course, velocity; an algorithm in the control system for the computation of control signals to the vessel actuators; communication lines for sending simulated command signals from a remote test laboratory to the control system; a simulator including an algorithm for the simulation of the new dynamic state of a vessel model based on a previous state; where the communication line is arranged for sending back the new simulated stare of the vessel model in the form of simulated sensor signals for continued computation to achieve desired position, course, velocity; and where the communication line is sending the response from the control system to the remote test laboratory.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Marine Cybernetics ASInventors: Thor Inge Fossen, Asgeir Johan Sørensen, Olav Egeland, Tor Arne Johansen, Jon Rysst, Tor E. Svensen
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Publication number: 20060058929Abstract: A method for verifying a control system (2) of a vessel (4), in which said control system (2) in its operative state receives sensor signals (7) from sensors (8) and command signals (9) from command input devices (10), and as a response provides control signals (13) to actuators (3) in order to maintain a desired position, velocity, course or other state of said vessel (4), characterized by the following steps: during a time (t0), disconnecting the reception of real sensor signals (7a, 7b, 7c, . . . ) and replacing said real sensor signals by a test sequence (T0) of artificial measurements (7a?, 7b?, 7c?, . . .Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Marine Cybernetics ASInventors: Thor Inge Fossen, Asgeir Johan Sorensen, Olav Egeland, Tor Arne Johansen
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Publication number: 20030160057Abstract: Blocking device for a lid (4) on a waste container, the device (6) comprising a hook (1) the underside of which being arranged above the hinge part (7) of the lid when the lid (4) is closed, the hook (1) being arranged on an elastic bar (2) being adapted to be bent when the hinge part (7) is pressed towards the underside of the hook (1), and the upper side of the hook (1) is inclined to receive and hold the weight of the hinge part (7), however allow the hinge part (7) to pass by the hook (1) as the bar (2) is bent when the hinge part (7) is pressed against the hook (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Wiggo-Arne Johansen
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Patent number: 5199266Abstract: A method of dealing with unprocessed petroleum gas from an oil or gas production field, comprises separating liquids and solids from the unprocessed gas of the well stream, drying the unprocessed gas, cooling the unprocessed gas under pressure to produce liquefied petroleum gas at a temperature of not lower than -120.degree. C., and placing the liquefied gas in storage tanks at a temperature between about -100.degree. C. and -120.degree. C. and a pressure of from 10 to 30 Bar, preferably from 14 to 18 Bar, for transportation, e.g. by shuttle tanker containing suitable storage tanks, to a remote processing and/or distribution station.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1992Date of Patent: April 6, 1993Assignee: Ugland Engineering A/SInventor: Arne Johansen
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Patent number: 4404729Abstract: This invention relates to multi-spindle machine tools of the kind comprising a plurality of tool-carrying spindle heads stored in at least one magazine, said spindle heads being exchangeable as desired for the purpose of performing a tool change, a selected spindle head in the magazine being substituted for the one currently secured to the spindle head carrier, this latter spindle head being released from the carrier and conveyed to its predetermined storage space in the magazine, whereas the other spindle head selected in each case is withdrawn from the magazine and secured to the spindle head carrier.According to this invention, the spindle head carrier is constructed as a turret rotatable around a longitudinal axis and is provided with spindle head holders distributed along its outer periphery.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1981Date of Patent: September 20, 1983Assignee: Grundfos Pumpenfabrik GmbHInventors: Niels D. Jensen, Arne Johansen