Patents by Inventor Luciano Caioli

Luciano Caioli 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).

  • Wind turbine control system having a thrust sensor
    Patent number: 10495060
    Abstract: A wind turbine control system includes a thrust sensor and a braking system, and allows an increase in wind rotor load to be detected instantaneously and corrective action to be initiated. The system includes additional features such as deceleration control. In one embodiment, a turbine controller regulates the rate of deceleration of the rotor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Seawind Ocean Technology Holding BV
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Elastomeric teetering hinge
    Patent number: 10125811
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and associated teetering hinges. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a hinge assembly encompassing a hub and two double elastomeric teeter bearings. In some aspects, the bearings are self-contained elements that can be preloaded in a controlled manner prior to their incorporation into the larger assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Power management system
    Patent number: 9879653
    Abstract: Systems for increasing the power productivity of two bladed teetering hinge, yaw controlled wind turbines by varying rotor shaft restraining torque and yaw angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Systems for minimizing yaw torque needed to control power output in two-bladed, teetering hinge wind turbines that control power output by yawing
    Patent number: 9719491
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing operational efficiency of wind turbines, especially offshore wind turbines. The invention discloses systems and methods for reducing the torque needed to rotate a rotor shaft axis with respect to the wind direction. Systems and methods for controlling the rotational speed of the rotor shaft axis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Helicopter landing deck
    Patent number: 9719219
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and platforms integrated into the nacelle structure. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an assembly encompassing a nacelle that houses a two-bladed turbine and a hoisting platform. The hoisting platform is integrated into the structure of the nacelle so as to form the roof of the nacelle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Martin Jakubowski, Silvestro Caruso, Luciano Caioli
  • ELASTOMERIC TEETERING HINGE
    Publication number: 20170167534
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and associated teetering hinges. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a hinge assembly encompassing a hub and two double elastomeric teeter bearings. In some aspects, the bearings are self-contained elements that can be preloaded in a controlled manner prior to their incorporation into the larger assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • Elastomeric teetering hinge
    Patent number: 9394937
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and associated teetering hinges. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a hinge assembly encompassing a hub and two double elastomeric teeter bearings. In some aspects, the bearings are self-contained elements that can be preloaded in a controlled manner prior to their incorporation into the larger assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • SYSTEMS FOR MINIMIZING YAW TORQUE NEEDED TO CONTROL POWER OUTPUT IN TWO-BLADED, TEETERING HINGE WIND TURBINES THAT CONTROL POWER OUTPUT BY YAWING
    Publication number: 20140241882
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing operational efficiency of wind turbines, especially offshore wind turbines. The invention discloses systems and methods for reducing the torque needed to rotate a rotor shaft axis with respect to the wind direction. Systems and methods for controlling the rotational speed of the rotor shaft axis are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • ELASTOMERIC TEETERING HINGE
    Publication number: 20140226926
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and associated teetering hinges. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a hinge assembly encompassing a hub and two double elastomeric teeter bearings. In some aspects, the bearings are self-contained elements that can be preloaded in a controlled manner prior to their incorporation into the larger assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Condor Wind Energy Limited
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140217742
    Abstract: Systems for increasing the power productivity of two bladed teetering hinge, yaw controlled wind turbines by varying rotor shaft restraining torque and yaw angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • HELICOPTER LANDING DECK
    Publication number: 20140217238
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to two-bladed turbine nacelles and platforms integrated into the nacelle structure. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an assembly encompassing a nacelle that houses a two-bladed turbine and a hoisting platform. The hoisting platform is integrated into the structure of the nacelle so as to form the roof of the nacelle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Jakubowski, Silvestro Caruso, Luciano Caioli
  • WIND TURBINE CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A THRUST SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140219796
    Abstract: A wind turbine control system comprising a thrust sensor and a braking system. The system allows an increase in wind speed to be detected instantaneously and corrective action to be initiated. The system comprises additional features such as deceleration control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Silvestro Caruso, Martin Jakubowski, Luciano Caioli
  • HIGH CAPACITY ELEVATOR FOR WIND TURBINE MAINTENANCE
    Publication number: 20140212288
    Abstract: The invention generally relates elevator assemblies suitable for lifting heavy components associated with wind turbines. In certain embodiments, the invention provides an elevator assembly encompassing a wind turbine nacelle and an elevator frame. The elevator frame is configured to surround a tower supporting the nacelle of the wind turbine and is equipped with a means for balancing the frame along a horizontal axis. In some aspects, the means for balancing the frame include a ballast tank system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: CONDOR WIND ENERGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Jakubowski, Silvestro Caruso, Luciano Caioli