Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure

Protecting the Mechanical Systems That Power and Sustain the Built World

From turbine mechanics and energy storage to pipeline systems and smart infrastructure, mechanical innovation plays a central role in how energy is produced, delivered, and used. At Schmeiser Olsen, we help clients protect the engineering breakthroughs that increase efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support resilient infrastructure—across traditional and renewable energy platforms.

We work with energy technology developers, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and public-private engineering teams to secure patents on mechanical systems that operate under demanding loads, harsh environments, and long life cycles.

We protect the mechanical innovation that powers grid reliability, infrastructure longevity, and energy transformation.

Patent Strategy for Energy and Infrastructure Technologies

Mechanical inventions in energy and infrastructure must address scale, safety, materials performance, and regulatory durability. Our patent strategies emphasize engineering improvements in throughput, reliability, serviceability, and environmental performance. We secure patents around components, assemblies, and systems engineered to meet the physical demands of energy production, transmission, and distribution. We help clients protect technologies in areas such as:

Power Generation & Turbomachinery

– Wind turbine pitch control, yaw systems, and nacelle structures

– Steam and gas turbine blade cooling and vibration damping systems

– Turbine housing, bearing, and gearbox improvements for uptime and efficiency

– Hydro-mechanical energy conversion systems and flow path optimization

Energy Storage & Conversion

– Mechanical design for pumped hydro and flywheel storage systems

– Enclosure, mounting, and thermal control of grid-scale battery packs

– Hydrogen compression, containment, and mechanical delivery systems

– Dual-mode generation and storage equipment with failover support

Pipelines, Valves & Fluid Transport

– Pipeline joint systems for thermal expansion and seismic resilience

– Mechanical valve actuation with remote fail-safe override

– Inline pressure regulation and surge mitigation components

– Pigging systems and inspection tools for long-haul pipeline maintenance

Smart Infrastructure & Grid Hardware

– Transmission tower and substation mechanical assemblies

– Pole-mounted enclosures and vibration-tolerant mounting structures

– Sensor-integrated mechanical supports and asset monitoring systems

– Mechanical systems enabling load balancing, switching, and reconfiguration

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Systems

– Mechanical concentrators and solar tracker drive mechanisms

– Mechanical interface systems for tidal, wave, or geothermal platforms

– Modular mechanical designs for microgrid and rural deployment

– Hybrid equipment systems integrating solar, wind, and backup power

Robotic Actuation & End Effectors

– Multi-axis robotic arms with mechanical precision systems

– End effectors designed for gripping, cutting, or adaptive handling

– Compliant mechanisms for collaborative robotics (cobots)

– High-durability drive and linkage systems for repetitive tasks

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Navigating IP Challenges in Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure

Patents in this sector must align with regulatory compliance, operational longevity, and deployment scale. We help clients address:

Claim support for durability and system lifetime in harsh conditions
Patent strategies for upgradeable or modular systems
Portfolio structuring across public-private infrastructure projects
Foreign filing in jurisdictions aligned with power deployment goals
Trade secret coordination for control algorithms, service parameters, or inspection routines

We advise on protecting mechanical systems central to energy delivery—balancing innovation disclosure with field performance and regulatory timing.

Partner with Counsel Who Understand Energy Systems

At Schmeiser Olsen, we work with energy innovators, utilities, and infrastructure developers to protect the systems that drive power generation, transmission, and reliability. Whether you’re building utility-scale turbines or developing pipeline control systems, we help ensure your engineering innovations are protected and aligned with commercial goals.

Protect the systems your industry depends on—with patent counsel fluent in mechanical infrastructure, energy systems, and field-ready innovation.

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