Improvements Relating To Wind Turbine Maintenance - EP3810929

The patent EP3810929 was granted to Vestas Wind Systems on Dec 18, 2024. The application was originally filed on May 29, 2019 under application number EP19728574A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3810929

VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS
Application Number
EP19728574A
Filing Date
May 29, 2019
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 15, 2024
Publication Date
Dec 18, 2024
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SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY DEUTSCHLANDSep 18, 2025SGRE ASSOCIATIONADMISSIBLE

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (17) New

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OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "ESVAGT CHAMPION, Standby-safety vessel, IMO 9378515", ESVAGT CHAMPION, BalticShipping.com, pages 1 - 2, ESVAGT CHAMPION, URL: https://www.balticshipping.com/vessel/imo/9378515, XP093318041
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "ESVAGT - Fleet list ", ESVAGT - Fleet list, ESVAGT, pages 1 - 6, ESVAGT - Fleet list , URL: https://esvagt.com/services/fleet-list/, XP093317969
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "ESVAGT Launches Offshore UAS Inspection Services", Drones At Work | News, UASweekly.com, pages 1 - 2, Drones At Work | News, URL: https://uasweekly.com/2017/06/14/esvagt-launches-offshore-uas-inspection-services/, XP093317966
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Mechanical Operating and Maintenance Manual V90 - 3.0 MW, VCRS 60 Hz", APPENDIX O OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Denmark, Denmark, pages 1 - 37, APPENDIX O OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, URL: https://puc.sd.gov/commission/dockets/electric/2018/EL18-026/prefiledexhibits/fuerniss/9.pdf, XP093318063
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Safe, fast and efficient inspection with drones", ESVAGT Press Release, ESVAGT, pages 1 - 5, ESVAGT Press Release, URL: https://esvagt.com/news-media/#/pressreleases/safe-fast-and-efficient-inspection-with-drones-2010903, XP093317998
OPPOSITION- Anonymous, "Standby rescue vessels", WÄRTSILÄ Encyclopedia of Marine and Energy Technology, Wärtsilä, pages 1 - 3, WÄRTSILÄ Encyclopedia of Marine and Energy Technology, URL: https://www.wartsila.com/encyclopedia/term/standby-rescue-vessels, XP093318011
OPPOSITION- Christine Boursin, "Aerones specializes in building heavy-lifting #drones, here's a #drone solution for wind turbine maintenance. via @MikeQuindazzi #robotics #autonomous #ai #iot #robots cc @jblefevre60 @evankirstel @SpirosMargaris @JacBurns_Comext @mallys_ @ipfconline1 @helene_wpli @jerome_joffre https://t.co/CtFriykvmD / X", X.com, X.com, URL: https://x.com/chboursin/status/979984438665850880, XP093318073
OPPOSITION- Cobb Malcolm , "Staying Safe on the Job: Fall Protection in Renewable Energy Demands Planning and Training", Renewable Energy World: Wind Power, pages 1 - 4, Renewable Energy World: Wind Power, URL: https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/wind-power/staying-safe-on-the-job-fall-protection-in-renewable-energy-demands-planning-and-training/, XP093318048
OPPOSITION- D1-6 Document “ERRV Management Guidelines Issue 4” published May 2008 on https://es.slideshare.net/slideshow/ves04- errvmanagementguidelinesissue4/47268763 retrieved on 01/09/2025 under the same URL, also archived under http://web.archive.org/web/20250901083722/https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ves04-errvmanagementguidelinesissue4/47268763
OPPOSITION- Errva, "ERRVA ACTION 8 1080p Metro", URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNxPRNUMXUY, XP093317975
OPPOSITION- Foxwell David , "Esvagt inspects offshore turbines using vessel-based drone", Riviera News release, Riviera Maritime Media Ltd., pages 1 - 2, Riviera News release, URL: https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/esvagt-inspects-offshoreturbines-using-vessel-based-drone-28153, XP093318008
OPPOSITION- Frederiksen Marianne Harbo, Praest Knudsen Mette, "Drones for offshore and maritime missions: Opportunities and barriers", FreeD offshore memo, SDU Innovation and Design Engineering, pages 1 - 23, FreeD offshore memo, URL: https://www.sdu.dk/- /media/files/om_sdu/institutter/marketing/imm/forskning+og+sdg/rapporter/dr ones+for+offshore+and+maritime+missions.pdf, XP093318078
OPPOSITION- Froese Michelle , "Drone takes on inspection of offshore wind farm", Windpower Engineering & Development, WTWH Media LLC, pages 1 - 3, Windpower Engineering & Development, URL: https://www.windpowerengineering.com/drone-inspects-offshore-wind-farm/, XP093317964
OPPOSITION- Russell Tom, "ESVAGT offers drone inspection | ", 4C Offshore News, Offshore Global, Consultancy Metocean, Consultancy Market, pages 1 - 2, 4C Offshore News, URL: https://www.4coffshore.com/news/esvagt-offers-drone-inspection-niD5940.html, XP093317955
OPPOSITION- Skypro Rope Access, "Skylotec Milan Demonstration", URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlC9gH4IUOM, XP093318056
OPPOSITION- Tech Safety Lines, Inc., "Fr Team Escape", URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvKh46b_gMw, XP093318074
OPPOSITION- Tu Delft, "TU Delft - Ambulance Drone", URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-rEI4bezWc, XP093318068

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