Patents by Inventor Bjorn Thorvaldsson
Bjorn Thorvaldsson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10733652Abstract: A method of handling weight data in a data processing system involves acquiring and storing weight data of an item. A verification information is generated for the item based on the weight data, where the verification information is associated to the determined weight, the generation of the verification information including one of the following steps: a) encrypting the weight data where the verification information corresponds to the encrypted weight data, or b) determining a first message authentication code where the verification information corresponds to the first message authentication code, wherein when using the weight data the validity of the weight data for the item is verified by use of the verification information and if the weight data is verified as being valid weight data, a graphic representation of the weight data is generated.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: MAREL ICELAND EHFInventor: Bjorn Thorvaldsson
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Publication number: 20180144386Abstract: A method of handling weight data in a data processing system involves acquiring and storing weight data of an item. A verification information is generated for the item based on the weight data, where the verification information is associated to the determined weight, the generation of the verification information including one of the following steps: a) encrypting the weight data where the verification information corresponds to the encrypted weight data, or b) determining a first message authentication code where the verification information corresponds to the first message authentication code, wherein when using the weight data the validity of the weight data for the item is verified by use of the verification information and if the weight data is verified as being valid weight data, a graphic representation of the weight data is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventor: Bjorn THORVALDSSON
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Patent number: 8674666Abstract: A compensator for balancing an ac voltage network with a load connected between two phases. The compensator includes a voltage-source converter and a balancing device. The balancing device includes an inductance connected between phases before the load.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: ABB Technology Ltd.Inventor: Björn Thorvaldsson
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Patent number: 8348144Abstract: A method and a system for tracing items through a non-synchronized process are disclosed. Information relating to items going through processing is obtained by a control mechanism, such as any processing device or an autonomous robot for transferring the item. The placement or position of the item after processing or transfer is stored as traceable information for the transferred items in a data base and the information relating to the item on arrival and the information after processing or transfer then contributes to historic information about the items.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Marel Food System HFInventors: Brynjolfur Thorsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Asgeir Asgeirsson
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Patent number: 8352068Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for processing food wherein food items are conveyed through processing stations where they are cut into pieces and optionally mixed with items originating differently. In particular, the invention relates to a system wherein information related to each food item and the positions of the food items throughout the processing are traced so that the origination of a food item is preserved.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Marel HFInventors: Petur Gudjonsson, Kristinn A. Kristinsson, Kristjan Hallvardsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson
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Patent number: 8330433Abstract: A control device for controlling a reactive power compensator connected to an electric power network and arranged to provide reactive power to the electric power network. The control device includes a voltage regulator outputting a control signal to the reactive power compensator for controlling its supply of susceptance to the electric power network. The control device includes a gain-adjusting device arranged to adjust the gain of the voltage regulator relative to the point of operation of the reactive power compensator.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventor: Björn Thorvaldsson
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Patent number: 8314596Abstract: The invention relates to a poly-phase reactive power compensator 1 comprising for each phase a, b, c a reactive power means 3a, 3b, 3c; 2a, 2b, 2c. The poly-phase reactive power compensator 1 further comprises means 21, 22, 23; 31, 32, 33 for transferring susceptance between the phases a, b, c. The invention also provides a control device for controlling the poly-phase reactive power compensator 1.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: ABB Technology AGInventors: Björn Thorvaldsson, Mikael Halonen
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Publication number: 20110316492Abstract: A control device for controlling a reactive power compensator connected to an electric power network and arranged to provide reactive power to the electric power network. The control device includes a voltage regulator outputting a control signal to the reactive power compensator for controlling its supply of susceptance to the electric power network. The control device includes a gain-adjusting device arranged to adjust the gain of the voltage regulator relative to the point of operation of the reactive power compensator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Björn Thorvaldsson
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Publication number: 20110316493Abstract: The invention relates to a poly-phase reactive power compensator 1 comprising for each phase a, b, c a reactive power means 3a, 3b, 3c; 2a, 2b, 2c. The poly-phase reactive power compensator 1 further comprises means 21, 22, 23; 31, 32, 33 for transferring susceptance between the phases a, b, c. The invention also provides a control device for controlling the poly-phase reactive power compensator 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Björn Thorvaldsson, Mikael Halonen
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Publication number: 20100282833Abstract: The present invention relates to method and a system for tracing items (13) through a non-synchronized process. Information relating to items going through processing is obtained by a control mechanism, such as any processing device or an autonomous robot for transferring the item. The placement or position of the item after processing or transfer is stored as traceable information for the transferred items in a data base (17) and the information relating to the item on arrival and the information after processing or transfer then contributes to historic information of said items.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Brynjolfur Thorsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Asgeir Asgeirsson
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Publication number: 20090128102Abstract: A compensator for balancing an ac voltage network with a load connected between two phases. The compensator includes a voltage-source converter and a balancing device. The balancing device includes an inductance connected between phases before the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Bjorn Thorvaldsson
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Publication number: 20070293980Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for processing food wherein food items are conveyed through processing stations where they are cut into pieces and optionally mixed with items originating differently. In particular, the invention relates to a system wherein information related to each food item and the positions of the food items throughout the processing are traced so that the origination of a food item is preserved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2004Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Petur Gudjonsson, Kristinn Kristinsson, Kristjan Hallavarfsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson
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Patent number: 7173349Abstract: Equipment for exchanging power, in shunt connection, with an electric power network. A reactive impedance element and a voltage source converter provide mutual connection in series. The power network has a nominal voltage of a fundamental frequency and a given phase position. The converter is intended for generating a fundamental-tone voltage within a control range which limits the amplitude of the fundamental-tone voltage. The control range limits the amplitude of the fundamental-tone voltage to a value that is lower than the nominal voltage of the power network and comprises generation of a reactive component of the fundamental-tone voltage with a phase position that either coincides with the phase position for the voltage of the power network, or that deviates by 180° electrically form the phase position for the voltage of the power network.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2003Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: ABB ABInventors: Bo Bijlenga, Mojtaba Noroozian, Björn Thorvaldsson
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Patent number: 6898482Abstract: The present invention relates to integrated processing and information handling method for poultry items. As the poultry items are conveyed they are assigned to a processing station where they are processed and thereafter assigned to a predetermined collecting bins, which is connected to a computer system. The information related to the number, the weight and the quality of poultry segments are registered and also the processing time. This information is important not only for the operators but also for the control and management where the status of each processing line can be monitored and refined.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Marel hf.Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Haraldur Gudlaugsson, Petur Gudjonsson, Magnus Rognvaldsson
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Publication number: 20040082291Abstract: The present invention relates to integrated processing and information handling method for poultry items. As the poultry items are conveyed they are assigned to a processing station where they are processed and thereafter assigned to a predetermined collecting bins, which is connected to a computer system. The information related to the number, the weight and the quality of poultry segments are registered and also the processing time. This information is important not only for the operators but also for the control and management where the status of each processing line can be monitored and refined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Haraldur Gudlaugsson, Petur Gudjonsson, Magnus Rognvaldsson
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Patent number: 6546304Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and an application for handling information in relation to meat being conveyed through a number of processing stations. The information is used to trace the processing history of a piece of meat, including its origination. The ability to trace the processing history may be used e.g. in order to trace back sources of contamination and for verification of the status and quality, weight etc. of the meat. The information is furthermore useful for the workers processing the meat at the stations or useful for the control and management of the meat processing plant.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Marel Hf.Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Kristinn A. Kristinsson, Petur Gudjonsson
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Publication number: 20020004366Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and an application for handling information in relation to meat being conveyed through a number of processing stations. The information is used to trace the processing history of a piece of meat, including its origination. The ability to trace the processing history may be used e.g. in order to trace back sources of contamination and for verification of the status and quality, weight etc. of the meat. The information is furthermore useful for the workers processing the meat at the stations or useful for the control and management of the meat processing plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2001Publication date: January 10, 2002Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Kristinn A. Kristinsson, Petur Gudjonsson
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Patent number: 6337802Abstract: A voltage-source converter is connected on its ac-voltage side to a three-phase electric power network via a transformer and on its dc-voltage side to capacitor equipment. The transformer has on its secondary side a first, a second, and a third phase winding, each one with a first and a second winding terminal. Resistor equipment is arranged at the transformer for limiting the current through the converter when connecting the transformer to the power network.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: ABB ABInventors: Tomas Larsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Bo Akesson
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Patent number: 5969509Abstract: A device for control of a capacitor device for a shunt-connected static compensator unit (COM1, COM2, COM3) for compensation of reactive power in an electric power network (NW). The capacitor device comprises a capacitor and a semiconductor valve, connected in series with said capacitor, with a first semiconductor, corresponding to respectively a first and a second conduction direction for current through the capacitor. The device comprises members (VN, FSD, CU) which, in dependence on a voltage (Uab, Ubc, Uca) sensed at the compensator, alternately generate a firing order for the respective semiconductor. In addition thereto, the device comprises members which, for each of the first and second conduction directions, form a deblocking signal, indicating that the conduction direction associated with the respective firing order does not carry current, and which thus generate a firing order for the second of the first and second conduction directions with an optional delay (T1*f*360.degree.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1998Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Asea Brown Boveri ABInventor: Bjorn Thorvaldsson