Patents by Inventor Sebastian V. Lefuente

Sebastian V. Lefuente 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 and system for performing operations on a wind turbine
    Publication number: 20070200103
    Abstract: A wind turbine has a nacelle frame and a first hoist substantially permanently mounted on the frame. The method comprises the processes of hoisting a second, more powerful hoist and crane on the frame with the first hoist; removably mounting the second hoist and the crane on the nacelle frame; hoisting a winch using the second hoist and the crane on the frame, and removably mounting the winch on said frame; performing operations involving handling heavy parts employing said winch; and removing and lowering said winch, crane, and second hoist from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Ecotecnia, s.coop.c.l
    Inventors: Pere Viladomiu i Guarro, Sebastian V. Lefuente