Patents by Inventor Niels Birch Mogensen

Niels Birch Mogensen 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 blade and a lightning measurement system therein
    Patent number: 9835141
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a blade for a wind turbine, and to a blade for a wind turbine comprising a lightning measurement system. In particular, a lightning measurement system is provided, comprising a lightning current sensor located in the blade for more accurate lightning measurements. A method of measuring a lightning strike is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Hans V. Erichsen, Niels Birch Mogensen, Anders Niels Hansen
  • Earthing system for a wind turbine connected to a utility grid and for a wind turbine park
    Patent number: 8383933
    Abstract: The invention relates to an earthing system for a wind turbine connected to a utility grid. The wind turbine comprises at least one electric system such as low or high voltage power systems and cables (16), at least one control system such as a SCADA system and control cables (18), and/or at least one safety system such as a lightning protection system, wherein a connection to an electrically earth potential is established from one defined place (12) within the wind turbine for said systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Niels Birch Mogensen, Kim Bertelsen
  • WIND TURBINE BLADE AND A LIGHTNING MEASUREMENT SYSTEM THEREIN
    Publication number: 20130028739
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a blade for a wind turbine, and to a blade for a wind turbine comprising a lightning measurement system. In particular, a lightning measurement system is provided, comprising a lightning current sensor located in the blade for more accurate lightning measurements. A method of measuring a lightning strike is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Hans V. Erichsen, Niels Birch Mogensen, Anders Niels Hansen
  • EARTHING SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE CONNECTED TO A UTILITY GRID AND FOR A WIND TURBINE PARK
    Publication number: 20090272557
    Abstract: The invention relates to an earthing system for a wind turbine connected to a utility grid. The wind turbine comprises at least one electric system such as low or high voltage power systems and cables (16), at least one control system such as a SCADA system and control cables (18), and/or at least one safety system such as a lightning protection system, wherein a connection to an electrically earth potential is established from one defined place (12) within the wind turbine for said systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Niels Birch Mogensen, Kim Bertelsen