Patents by Inventor Thomas Paulsson

Thomas Paulsson 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: 9150242
    Abstract: A steering column arrangement for a motor vehicle. The arrangement comprises a main bracket which is to be attached to the motor vehicle, and a steering column with a steering shaft. The steering column is rotatable in relation to the main bracket between a driving position and a parking position. The arrangement also comprises a driving adjustment bracket which is rotatable in relation to the main bracket and in relation to the steering column. The steering column is lockable in different positions in the driving position, and may be locked in the parking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Fuji Autotech AB
    Inventors: Niklas Kjelleström, Thomas Paulsson, Ulf Eriksson
  • Publication number: 20150007682
    Abstract: A steering column arrangement (2) for a motor vehicle (1) and a motor vehicle is described. The arrangement (2) comprises a main bracket (3) which is to be attached to the motor vehicle (1), a steering column (4) with a steering shaft (5). The steering column (4) is rotatable in relation to the main bracket (3) between a driving position and a parking position. The arrangement also comprises a driving adjustment bracket (9) which is rotatable in relation to the main bracket (3) and in relation to the steering column (4). The arrangement comprises a driving adjustment locking system by means of which the steering column (4) is lockable in different positions in the driving position, and locking means with which the steering column (4) may be locked in the parking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Fuji Autotech AB
    Inventors: Niklas Kjelleström, Thomas Paulsson, Ulf Eriksson
  • Patent number: 8117940
    Abstract: A steering wheel arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a steering column having a first end for cooperation with a steering wheel and a second end for cooperation with a vehicle steering mechanism. The steering wheel arrangement further includes a suspension arrangement for the steering column. The suspension arrangement includes two pivot joints and is pivotally connected to the steering column via a third pivot joint, the first, second and third pivot joints including first, second and third locking arrangements, respectively. The steering wheel arrangement has thus three adjustable pivot points where only one or two of the three pivot joints are adjustable in a first step depressing a foot pedal to a first position and only the remaining of the three pivot joints are adjustable in a second step depressing the foot pedal to a second position which implies that the adjustments can be made in a secure way by the driver during the ride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: Volvo Lastvagnan AB, Fuji Autotech AB
    Inventors: Björn Andersson, Hassan Omarain, Andreas Alvehav, Thomas Paulsson, Hans Fredriksson, Ulf Eriksson, Pentti Hyvönen
  • Publication number: 20090173180
    Abstract: A steering wheel arrangement for a motor vehicle includes a steering column having a first end for cooperation with a steering wheel and a second end for cooperation with a vehicle steering mechanism. The steering wheel arrangement further includes a suspension arrangement for the steering column. The suspension arrangement includes two pivot joints and is pivotally connected to the steering column via a third pivot joint, the first, second and third pivot joints including first, second and third locking arrangements, respectively. The steering wheel arrangement has thus three adjustable pivot points where only one or two of the three pivot joints are adjustable in a first step depressing a foot pedal to a first position and only the remaining of the three pivot joints are adjustable in a second step depressing the foot pedal to a second position which implies that the adjustments can be made in a secure way by the driver during the ride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicants: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB, FUJI AUTOTECH AB
    Inventors: Bjorn Andersson, Hassan Omarain, Andreas Alvehav, Thomas Paulsson, Hans Fredriksson, Ulf Eriksson, Pentti Hyvonen