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).

  • Patent number: 10733652
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: MAREL ICELAND EHF
    Inventor: Bjorn Thorvaldsson
  • Publication number: 20180144386
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventor: Bjorn THORVALDSSON
  • Patent number: 8674666
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: ABB Technology Ltd.
    Inventor: Björn Thorvaldsson
  • Patent number: 8348144
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Marel Food System HF
    Inventors: Brynjolfur Thorsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Asgeir Asgeirsson
  • Patent number: 8352068
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Marel HF
    Inventors: Petur Gudjonsson, Kristinn A. Kristinsson, Kristjan Hallvardsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson
  • Patent number: 8330433
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventor: Björn Thorvaldsson
  • Patent number: 8314596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Björn Thorvaldsson, Mikael Halonen
  • Publication number: 20110316492
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Björn Thorvaldsson
  • Publication number: 20110316493
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Björn Thorvaldsson, Mikael Halonen
  • Publication number: 20100282833
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Brynjolfur Thorsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Asgeir Asgeirsson
  • Publication number: 20090128102
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Bjorn Thorvaldsson
  • Publication number: 20070293980
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Petur Gudjonsson, Kristinn Kristinsson, Kristjan Hallavarfsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson
  • Patent number: 7173349
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: ABB AB
    Inventors: Bo Bijlenga, Mojtaba Noroozian, Björn Thorvaldsson
  • Patent number: 6898482
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Marel hf.
    Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Haraldur Gudlaugsson, Petur Gudjonsson, Magnus Rognvaldsson
  • Publication number: 20040082291
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Haraldur Gudlaugsson, Petur Gudjonsson, Magnus Rognvaldsson
  • Patent number: 6546304
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Marel Hf.
    Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Kristinn A. Kristinsson, Petur Gudjonsson
  • Publication number: 20020004366
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Kristinn A. Kristinsson, Petur Gudjonsson
  • Patent number: 6337802
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: ABB AB
    Inventors: Tomas Larsson, Bjorn Thorvaldsson, Bo Akesson
  • Patent number: 5969509
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Asea Brown Boveri AB
    Inventor: Bjorn Thorvaldsson