Patents Assigned to Thule Sweden AB
  • Automatic securement pin system for a hitch connector
    Patent number: 10850677
    Abstract: An automatic securement pin system for a hitch connector includes a hitch bar having an insert end configured to be inserted into a hitch receiver, a securement pin coupled to the hitch bar, and an actuator coupled to the securement pin. The actuator is configured to engage the hitch receiver to displace the securement pin from an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Mark Viklund
  • Vehicle mounted bicycle carrier
    Patent number: 10787130
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted bike carrier comprising: a carrier member configured to support a bicycle, a supporting structure a bike supporting device comprising: a first wheel supporting member having a first end having a pivotal connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned proximal to the rotational axle of a first bicycle wheel, and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel, a second wheel supporting member having a first end having a connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned distal to the rotational axle of said first bicycle wheel and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Simon Nordström, Hannes Olaison, Fredrik Larsson, Simon Stråth
  • Gripping arm for a bicycle carrier with a ratcheting mechanism
    Patent number: 10688939
    Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a base configured to support a bicycle, a wheel securement arm, and a ratchet arm. The base has a first end and a second end. The wheel securement arm has a free end and a fixed end, with the fixed end rotatably coupled to the first end of the base at a first joint. The ratchet arm has a ratcheting assembly, and the ratchet arm is coupled to the wheel securement arm and rotatably coupled to the base at a second joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Joseph Settelmayer
  • Load carrier with tilting hub
    Patent number: 10688940
    Abstract: A vehicle mounted load carrier includes a base and a load arm. The base includes a tube and a hub. The tube defines an interior surface, and a first tube aperture extends radially through the tube. The hub is disposed at least partially within the interior surface of the tube. The hub includes a first hub aperture extending radially within the hub, and a locking mechanism configured to lock a relative rotation between the hub and the tube. The load arm is coupled to the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Joseph Settelmayer, Oronde Armstrong, George Wallace Rodrigues Malheiros
  • Multi-sport watercraft carrier
    Patent number: 10654421
    Abstract: A watercraft carrier includes a central hub having an upper surface configured to receive a watercraft, an upright rotatably coupled to the central hub and configured to be disposed in a plurality of positions, and a locking assembly coupling the upright with the central hub and configured to secure the upright in the plurality of positions. The locking assembly is disposed below the upper surface of the central hub. A portion of the upright is disposed above the upper surface of the central hub in a first position and the upright is disposed below the upper surface of the central hub in a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Joseph Flaherty, Michael Maximenko, David Castano Galindo
  • Child bike seat
    Patent number: 10654539
    Abstract: A bicycle child seat includes a seat body for accommodating a child therein and a fixation adapted to couple the bicycle child seat to a bike. The seat body includes a multi-layer structure with at least a first layer and a second layer made from different materials. The first layer is adapted to at least partially cover the second layer and to at least partially support the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Joline Karelse, Gert-Jan Van Breugel, Albert Nieuwenhuis, Jort Nijhuis
  • Hitch stinger with flat surface wedges
    Patent number: 10647263
    Abstract: A hitch-mounted load carrier includes a connecting member configured to be inserted into a hitch receiver and a locking mechanism coupled to the connecting member and configured to secure the connecting member inside the hitch receiver. The locking mechanism includes a first actuator disposed in an interior of the connecting member, a second actuator opposite the first actuator disposed in the interior of the connecting member and coupled to the first actuator by a shaft, and a first wedge disposed at least partially in the interior of the connecting member. A first surface of the first wedge contacts the first actuator and a second surface of the first wedge contacts the second actuator. The first and second actuators are configured to radially translate the first wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Mark Viklund
  • Load carrier for a vehicle
    Patent number: 10618473
    Abstract: A load carrier for a vehicle adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for transporting a load. The load carrier includes at least one pivot arm pivotably connected about a pivot axis to a base frame at a pivot connection portion. The at least one pivot arm is pivotable between an operative position and a storage position. The load carrier is adapted to at least partly carry the load when the at least one pivot arm is positioned in the operative position. The load carrier can include a locking mechanism for securing the at least one pivot arm in the operative position and in the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Hannes Olaison, Urban Stark
  • Key
    Patent number: D876925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Henrik Eriksson
  • Carrier
    Patent number: D877685
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Johan Larsson, Joseph Settelmayer
  • Rack foot
    Patent number: D885304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Johan Larsson
  • Stroller frame
    Patent number: D889323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Pelle Reinius, Frida Åberg, Oskar Juhlin
  • Bag
    Patent number: D889829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Mark Thibadeau
  • Backpack
    Patent number: D893878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Ryan Mather, Adam Rode
  • Bag
    Patent number: D893879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Mark Thibadeau, Paul Fair, Ryan Mather, Jamie Kummerfeld
  • Backpack
    Patent number: D901169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Mark Thibadeau
  • Carrier
    Patent number: D906223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Johan Larsson, Joseph Settelmayer
  • Rack
    Patent number: D906225
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Johan Larsson
  • Cover strip for load bar
    Patent number: D906226
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Johan Larsson
  • Case
    Patent number: D906333
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Daniel Skaff