# University of Minnesota System — Patents explained on PatentBrief

University of Minnesota System has 1 landmark patent explained in plain English on PatentBrief.

- [How Wind Turbines Adapt to Icy Weather to Keep Making Power](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11946452/control-system-for-wind-turbines-in-cold-climates) — granted 2024
  This patent describes a control system that helps wind turbines manage ice buildup on their blades, allowing them to either keep generating electricity safely or shut down gracefully when conditions get too severe.

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