Patents by Inventor Manuel Dirkes

Manuel Dirkes 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).

  • Patent number: 11761531
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a filter system for a wind turbine, comprising at least a filter device having a filter housing with a volume portion and a cap portion, both defining a filter volume for receiving the oil filter. The filter housing is equipped with an inlet port, an outlet port and a pressure port. The filter system further comprises a pressurizing device having an interface port, and supply means for providing pressurized gas via the interface port, preferably into the filter housing of the filter device. The pressurizing device is configured for being connectable to the pressure port, preferably via a compensation duct. Furthermore, a method is disclosed, wherein the pressurizing device is connected to the filter housing, lubricant is discharged by applying pressurized gas into the filter volume, the cap portion is removed and an oil filter is subsequently replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: General Electric Renovables Espana, S.L.
    Inventor: Manuel Dirkes
  • Publication number: 20210332878
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a filter system for a wind turbine, comprising at least a filter device having a filter housing with a volume portion and a cap portion, both defining a filter volume for receiving the oil filter. The filter housing is equipped with an inlet port, an outlet port and a pressure port. The filter system further comprises a pressurizing device having an interface port, and supply means for providing pressurized gas via the interface port, preferably into the filter housing of the filter device. The pressurizing device is configured for being connectable to the pressure port, preferably via a compensation duct. Furthermore, a method is disclosed, wherein the pressurizing device is connected to the filter housing, lubricant is discharged by applying pressurized gas into the filter volume, the cap portion is removed and an oil filter is subsequently replaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Manuel Dirkes