Patents by Inventor Mark T. Kuntz

Mark T. Kuntz 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).

  • Method for retrofitting wind turbine farms
    Patent number: 7227275
    Abstract: A power generation system with a predetermined rating limit includes one or more wind turbine generators and a vanadium redox battery. The vanadium redox battery absorbs excess energy to ensure that the rating limit is not exceeded, provide system stability, and improve power generation availability. The power generation system may further include a control system to manage the vanadium redox battery's absorption and power generation to control system stability and system frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: VRB Power Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy David John Hennessy, Mark T. Kuntz