This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Abb Schweiz Ag. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Markus Vilkki: Inventor in Electric Power Conversion
Introduction
Markus Vilkki is an inventor based in Helsinki, Finland. His patent work concerns electric power converters designed to respond to short-circuit faults in AC networks.
Latest Patents
The provided information lists 1 patent for Vilkki: “Method for Operating Electric Power Converter and Electric Power Converter.” The invention describes a converter that operates in grid-forming mode, switching its controllable power semiconductor switches at a first frequency. When the converter detects a short-circuit fault in a connected AC network, it supplies current at or above a predetermined magnitude while operating the switches at a lower, second frequency.
Career Highlights
Vilkki is associated with ABB Schweiz AG. His listed patent focuses on power-conversion technology and the operation of semiconductor switches during network faults.
Collaborations
The provided information names Teemu Salmia and Timo Kantola as Vilkki’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or whether they collaborated on the invention.
Conclusion
Markus Vilkki’s listed invention addresses how an electric power converter can provide fault current to an AC network while adjusting its switching frequency.
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