Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Jensen
Kenneth A. Jensen 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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Publication number: 20170175047Abstract: The present invention relates to endoglucanases having xanthan degrading activity and polynucleotides encoding the endoglucanases. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the endoglucanases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Novozymes A/SInventors: Kenneth Jensen, Kirk M. Schnorr, Jesper Solomon, Bernard Henrissat, Leigh Murphy
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Publication number: 20170073656Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides and catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Novozymes A/SInventors: Dorotea Raventos Segura, Peter Fischer Halin, Anders Viksoe-Nielsen, Lars Anderson, Martin Simon Borchert, Leigh Murphy, Astrid Boisen, Lorena G. Palmen, Kenneth Jensen, Carsten Sjoeholm, Tine Hoff, Charlotte Blom
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Patent number: 9458441Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides and catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Dorotea Raventos Segura, Peter Fischer Halin, Lars Anderson, Martin Simon Borchert, Leigh Murphy, Astrid Boisen, Lorena G. Palmen, Kenneth Jensen, Carsten Sjoeholm, Tine Hoff, Charlotte Blom, Anders Viksoe-Nielsen
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Patent number: 9429141Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle of an air wind turbine (AWT). More specifically, the methods described herein relate to balancing power generation or preventing a component of the aerial vehicle from overheating using rotor speed control. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight mode to generate power. The aerial vehicle may include a rotor configured to help generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight mode the method may include comparing a power output level of the aerial vehicle to a power threshold and, based on the comparison, adjusting operation of the rotor in a manner that generates an optimal amount of power or minimizes overheating of the aerial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Damon Vander Lind, Kenneth Jensen
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Patent number: 9422918Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle of an air wind turbine (AWT). More specifically, the methods described herein relate to balancing power generation or preventing a component of the aerial vehicle from overheating using rotor speed control. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight mode to generate power. The aerial vehicle may include a rotor configured to help generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight mode the method may include comparing a power output level of the aerial vehicle to a power threshold and, based on the comparison, adjusting operation of the rotor in a manner that generates an optimal amount of power or minimizes overheating of the aerial vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Damon Vander Lind, Kenneth Jensen
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Publication number: 20160151874Abstract: A method of grinding an inner surface of a tank that includes convex first and second parts joined by a cylindrical part, the together defining an inner surface, the method including providing a frame for holding the tank and a stand rotatably connected to the frame. Initially, the frame assumes a horizontal position, and an amount of grinding material is placed into the tank covering a part of the inner surface of the tank. Thereafter, the tank is rotated about a central axis, causing the grinding material to move in a sliding and non-tumbling movement relative to the inner surface. The rotation is repeated in a first tilted position and in a second tilted position, wherein the grinding material extends on the inner surface between the cylindrical part and the respective points of interception between the first and second parts and the central axis of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: CKJ STEEL A/SInventor: Carsten Kenneth Jensen
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Patent number: 9317043Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight orientation substantially along a first flight path to generate power. The first flight path may include a substantially circular path that allows the aerial vehicle to generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation the method may include determining to reduce the power being generated by the aerial vehicle, and responsive to the determination, determining a second flight path that will reduce the power generated by the aerial vehicle when operating on the second flight path. Once determined, the aerial vehicle may operate substantially along the second flight path.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Damon Vander Lind
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Publication number: 20160046917Abstract: The present invention relates to cellobiohydrolase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Kim Borch, Kenneth Jensen, Kristian Krogh, Brett McBrayer, Peter Westh, Jeppe Kari, Johan Olsen, Trine Sorensen, Michael Windahl, Hui Xu
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Patent number: 9174732Abstract: A method involves operating an aerial vehicle to travel along a first closed path on a tether sphere while oriented in a crosswind-flight orientation. A tether is connected to the aerial vehicle on a first end and is connected to a ground station on a second end. Further, the tether sphere has a radius corresponding to a length of the tether. The method further involves while the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation, operating the aerial vehicle to travel along a second closed path on the tether sphere, such that a speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced. And the method involves after or while the speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced, transitioning the aerial vehicle from traveling along the second closed path while in the crosswind-flight orientation to a hover-flight orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Erik Christopher Chubb, Damon Vander Lind
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Patent number: 9169013Abstract: A method involves operating an aerial vehicle to travel along a first closed path on a tether sphere while oriented in a crosswind-flight orientation. A tether is connected to the aerial vehicle on a first end and is connected to a ground station on a second end. Further, the tether sphere has a radius corresponding to a length of the tether. The method further involves while the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation, operating the aerial vehicle to travel along a second closed path on the tether sphere, such that a speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced. And the method involves after or while the speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced, transitioning the aerial vehicle from traveling along the second closed path while in the crosswind-flight orientation to a hover-flight orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Erik Christopher Chubb, Damon Vander Lind
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Patent number: 9170582Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight orientation substantially along a first flight path to generate power. The first flight path may include a substantially circular path that allows the aerial vehicle to generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation the method may include determining to reduce the power being generated by the aerial vehicle, and responsive to the determination, determining a second flight path that will reduce the power generated by the aerial vehicle when operating on the second flight path. Once determined, the aerial vehicle may operate substantially along the second flight path.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Damon Vander Lind
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Publication number: 20150291947Abstract: The present invention relates to cellobiohydrolase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Peter WESTH, Jeppe KARI, Johan OLSEN, Kim BORCH, Kenneth JENSEN, Kristian B. R. M. KROGH
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Publication number: 20150183512Abstract: A method may involve operating an aerial vehicle to travel along a first closed path on a tether sphere while oriented in a crosswind-flight orientation. A tether may be connected to the aerial vehicle on a first end and may be connected to a ground station on a second end. Further, the tether sphere may have a radius corresponding to a length of the tether. The method may further involve while the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation, operating the aerial vehicle to travel along a second closed path on the tether sphere, such that a speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced. And the method may involve after or while the speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced, transitioning the aerial vehicle from traveling along the second closed path while in the crosswind-flight orientation to a hover-flight orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Erik Christopher Chubb, Damon Vander Lind
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Publication number: 20150184637Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle of an air wind turbine (AWT). More specifically, the methods described herein relate to balancing power generation or preventing a component of the aerial vehicle using rotor speed control. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight mode to generate power. The aerial vehicle may include a rotor configured to help generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight mode the method may include comparing a power output level of the aerial vehicle to a power threshold and, based on the comparison, adjusting operation of the rotor in a manner that generates an optimal amount of power or minimizes overheating of the aerial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Damon Vander Lind, Kenneth Jensen
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Publication number: 20150183517Abstract: A method may involve operating an aerial vehicle to travel along a first closed path on a tether sphere while oriented in a crosswind-flight orientation. A tether may be connected to the aerial vehicle on a first end and may be connected to a ground station on a second end. Further, the tether sphere may have a radius corresponding to a length of the tether. The method may further involve while the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation, operating the aerial vehicle to travel along a second closed path on the tether sphere, such that a speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced. And the method may involve after or while the speed of the aerial vehicle is reduced, transitioning the aerial vehicle from traveling along the second closed path while in the crosswind-flight orientation to a hover-flight orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Erik Christopher Chubb, Damon Vander Lind
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Publication number: 20150184633Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle of an air wind turbine (AWT). More specifically, the methods described herein relate to balancing power generation or preventing a component of the aerial vehicle using rotor speed control. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight mode to generate power. The aerial vehicle may include a rotor configured to help generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight mode the method may include comparing a power output level of the aerial vehicle to a power threshold and, based on the comparison, adjusting operation of the rotor in a manner that generates an optimal amount of power or minimizes overheating of the aerial vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Damon Vander Lind, Kenneth Jensen
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Publication number: 20150175262Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight orientation substantially along a first flight path to generate power. The first flight path may include a substantially circular path that allows the aerial vehicle to generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation the method may include determining to reduce the power being generated by the aerial vehicle, and responsive to the determination, determining a second flight path that will reduce the power generated by the aerial vehicle when operating on the second flight path. Once determined, the aerial vehicle may operate substantially along the second flight path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Damon Vander Lind
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Publication number: 20150177737Abstract: Methods and systems described herein relate to power generation control for an aerial vehicle. An example method may include operating an aerial vehicle in a crosswind-flight orientation substantially along a first flight path to generate power. The first flight path may include a substantially circular path that allows the aerial vehicle to generate the power. While the aerial vehicle is in the crosswind-flight orientation the method may include determining to reduce the power being generated by the aerial vehicle, and responsive to the determination, determining a second flight path that will reduce the power generated by the aerial vehicle when operating on the second flight path. Once determined, the aerial vehicle may operate substantially along the second flight path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Damon Vander Lind
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Publication number: 20150175261Abstract: A system may include a tether connected to a ground station. The tether may include at least two bridle segments. The system may further include an aerial vehicle connected to the at least two bridle segments. The system may also include at least one sensor and a control system. The control system may be configured to: a) receive sensor data from the at least one sensor; and b) determine a tether roll angle based on the sensor data. The tether roll angle may represent an angle between the tether and an axis of the aerial vehicle. Optionally, the control system may also be configured to determine a curvature of a path of the aerial vehicle based on the tether roll angle. The control system may additionally be configured to control at least one control surface of the aerial vehicle based on the curvature of the path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Damon Vander Lind
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Patent number: 9056677Abstract: A system may include a tether connected to a ground station. The tether may include at least two bridle segments. The system may further include an aerial vehicle connected to the at least two bridle segments. The system may also include at least one sensor and a control system. The control system may be configured to: a) receive sensor data from the at least one sensor; and b) determine a tether roll angle based on the sensor data. The tether roll angle may represent an angle between the tether and an axis of the aerial vehicle. Optionally, the control system may also be configured to determine a curvature of a path of the aerial vehicle based on the tether roll angle. The control system may additionally be configured to control at least one control surface of the aerial vehicle based on the curvature of the path.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jensen, Damon Vander Lind