Patents by Inventor Thomas Pettersson
Thomas Pettersson 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: 11953298Abstract: In a brake for detachable arrangement on projectiles, the brake is configured with a surface which is situated in the direction of travel of the projectile, where the surface is larger than a surface given by ?R2-?r2, where R is the outer radius of the brake and r is the inner radius of the brake. A method for braking projectiles is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Anders Hagberg, Thomas Pettersson
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Patent number: 11906271Abstract: A method is provided to improve the impact point for at least one subsequent projectile fired towards a target, launched after an initial projectile, where the subsequent projectiles can alter their course, based on information on the previous projectiles' time of automatic detonation, to improve the ability to detect a target. A projectile and a fuse are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS A BInventors: Boyko Iliev, Peter Wetterskog, Thomas Pettersson
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Publication number: 20230003494Abstract: In a brake for detachable arrangement on projectiles, the brake is configured with a surface which is situated in the direction of travel of the projectile, where the surface is larger than a surface given by ?R2-?r2, where R is the outer radius of the brake and r is the inner radius of the brake. A method for braking projectiles is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Anders HAGBERG, Thomas PETTERSSON
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Publication number: 20220412693Abstract: A method is provided to improve the impact point for at least one subsequent projectile fired towards a target, launched after an initial projectile, where the subsequent projectiles can alter their course, based on information on the previous projectiles' time of automatic detonation, to improve the ability to detect a target. A projectile and a fuse are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Boyko ILIEV, Peter WETTERSKOG, Thomas PETTERSSON
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Patent number: 11378367Abstract: A fuse is provided with a reversible airbrake intended for a projectile, wherein the airbrake is arranged such that errors which occur in the flight path of the projectile can be corrected by performing one or more extensions and retractions of the airbrake. The airbrake includes at least two braking surfaces symmetrically arranged each behind a respective protective device arranged on the casing surface of the fuse, wherein the brake surfaces can be extended and retracted in a rotational direction behind the at least two protective devices via a twist shaft arranged centrally in the fuse.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Thomas Pettersson, Anders Ekberg
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Patent number: 11231259Abstract: A projectile with selectable angle of attack for increased impact on a target includes an active charge and controllable initiation device for initiation of the active charge, wherein the projectile also includes at least one side-acting impulse motor for tilting the projectile relative to its trajectory from a substantially vertical position, in which the front face of the projectile is directed toward the target, into a more horizontal position, in which the outer surface of the projectile is directed toward the target.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Christer Thuman, Thomas Pettersson, Mats Larsson
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Publication number: 20200348116Abstract: A fuse is provided with a reversible airbrake intended for a projectile, wherein the airbrake is arranged such that errors which occur in the flight path of the projectile can be corrected by performing one or more extensions and retractions of the airbrake. The airbrake includes at least two braking surfaces symmetrically arranged each behind a respective protective device arranged on the casing surface of the fuse, wherein the brake surfaces can be extended and retracted in a rotational direction behind the at least two protective devices via a twist shaft arranged centrally in the fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Thomas PETTERSSON, Anders EKBERG
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Publication number: 20200191537Abstract: A projectile with selectable angle of attack for increased impact on a target includes an active charge and controllable initiation device for initiation of the active charge, wherein the projectile also includes at least one side-acting impulse motor for tilting the projectile relative to its trajectory from a substantially vertical position, in which the front face of the projectile is directed toward the target, into a more horizontal position, in which the outer surface of the projectile is directed toward the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventors: Christer THUMAN, Thomas PETTERSSON, Mats LARSSON
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Patent number: 10322548Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for splicing a web of packaging material, comprising: guiding the web of packaging material through a splicing device comprising one or more imaging devices, a slitter, and a sealing unit; acquiring a first set of images of one or more areas of the packaging material, storing the acquired first set of images, slitting the web of packaging material in one or more locations to form a tail end and a head end of a web of packaging material, aligning the head end and the tail end and superimpose one on the other in preparation for forming a splice, utilizing the imaging devices and the stored acquired first set of images to fine tune the alignment of the head end and the tail end, sealing the splice.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Thomas Pettersson, Peter Öhman
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Patent number: 10280026Abstract: An arrangement for controlling longitudinal forces acting on a web of packaging material being wound from a first reel to a second reel, said arrangement comprising a first roller having a first rotational axis and a second roller having a second rotational axis, wherein the first rotational axis is fixed while the second rotational axis is movable.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Thomas Pettersson, Ingvar Andersson, Peter Öhman
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Publication number: 20190061301Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for processing a ready-to-use web of a laminated packaging material including: a first rotatable roller and a second rotatable roller, wherein the web of laminated packaging material is wound from the first roller to the second roller a sensor for detecting a marking on the packaging material, said marking located at a predetermined position on said packaging material; at least one module arranged between the first rotatable roller and the second rotatable roller and configured to process the laminated packaging material; and a control unit connected to the sensor and the module. The control unit is configured to control the module based on the detected marking and/or information stored in the control unit. The disclosure also relates to a method for processing a ready-to-use web of a laminated packaging material, and a laminated packaging material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Peter Öhman, Thomas Pettersson
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Patent number: 10138087Abstract: Device and method for controlling axial forces acting upon a moving web comprises first, second and third rotatable rollers. The third roller is between the first and second rollers and is movable in a circular path in the vertical plane between lower and upper positions in response to axial forces acting at any moment upon the web. To enable a simple manual installation of the web, the upper position of the third roller is at a sufficient vertical distance above the first and second rollers to form an open horizontal passage through which the web can pass freely between the first and second rollers and the above-situated third roller. Axial forces are controlled by biasing the third roller with a force which counters the motion of the third roller in the direction of the upper working position and which is less than the ultimate tensile strength of the web.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Thomas Pettersson, Ingvar Andersson, Peter Öhman
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Publication number: 20180319612Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing defects on a stationary web of a packaging material (106), comprising moving said web of packaging material (106) through a repair line from a first rotatable roller (121) to a second rotatable roller (122) in a first direction, cutting off said web of packaging material (106) at a first predetermined position, guiding said web of packaging material (106) of said first roller (121) into a second direction, wasting said web of packaging material (106) of said first roller (121) by movement in said second direction to a waste station, cutting off said web of packaging material (106) of said first roller (121) at a second predetermined position, guiding said web of packaging material (106) of said first roller (121) back into said first direction, splicing said web of packaging material (106) of said first roller (121) back together with said web of packaging material (106) of said second roller (122) at said first predetermined position, wherein said method is autoType: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Ingvar Andersson, Thomas Pettersson, Peter Öhman
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Publication number: 20180311923Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for manufacturing a packaging material includes forwarding a web of said packaging material through a nip provided between an anvil roller and an imprint roller which are arranged against each other, said imprint roller having a surface area including an imprinting area and a non-imprinting area, said imprinting area comprising protrusions forming an imprinting pattern. The method can further include imprinting the imprinting pattern into an outermost layer of said packaging material with said imprinting pattern as said web passes through the nip to form a visual or tactile pattern on the packaging material corresponding to said imprinting pattern. The method can further include adjusting the position of said web when said non-imprinting area of said surface area faces said packaging material The disclosure also relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a packaging material and a packaging material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Peter Öhman, Thomas Pettersson
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Publication number: 20170239879Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for splicing a web of packaging material, comprising: guiding the web of packaging material through a splicing device comprising one or more imaging devices, a slitter, and a sealing unit; acquiring a first set of images of one or more areas of the packaging material, storing the acquired first set of images, slitting the web of packaging material in one or more locations to form a tail end and a head end of a web of packaging material, aligning the head end and the tail end and superimpose one on the other in preparation for forming a splice, utilizing the imaging devices and the stored acquired first set of images to fine tune the alignment of the head end and the tail end, sealing the splice.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2015Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Thomas PETTERSSON, Peter ÖHMAN
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Patent number: 9702675Abstract: The invention relates to a brake panel (3, 3?) for a projectile (1), in which those surfaces (A) of the brake panel (3, 3?) which are facing in the direction of travel of the projectile are wholly or partially angled in such a way that the normal from the said surfaces (A) is not parallel with the center line (C) of the projectile (1) in order to reduce or counteract the Magnus torque generated during and after the extension of the brake panel (3, 3?). The invention further relates to a detonator (2) for a projectile (1) and a projectile (1) comprising such a brake panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS ABInventor: Thomas Pettersson
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Publication number: 20170121141Abstract: An arrangement for controlling longitudinal forces acting on a web of packaging material being wound from a first reel to a second reel, said arrangement comprising a first roller having a first rotational axis and a second roller having a second rotational axis, wherein the first rotational axis is fixed while the second rotational axis is movable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Thomas PETTERSSON, Ingvar ANDERSSON, Peter ÖHMAN
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Publication number: 20170029230Abstract: Device and method for controlling axial forces acting upon a moving web comprises first, second and third rotatable rollers. The third roller is between the first and second rollers and is movable in a circular path in the vertical plane between lower and upper positions in response to axial forces acting at any moment upon the web. To enable a simple manual installation of the web, the upper position of the third roller is at a sufficient vertical distance above the first and second rollers to form an open horizontal passage through which the web can pass freely between the first and second rollers and the above-situated third roller. Axial forces are controlled by biasing the third roller with a force which counters the motion of the third roller in the direction of the upper working position and which is less than the ultimate tensile strength of the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Thomas Pettersson, Ingvar Andersson, Peter Ohman
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Patent number: 9360286Abstract: The invention relates to a rotationally stabilized projectile (1) for launching from a barrel, which projectile (1) comprises a front projectile part (22), a rear projectile part (20) comprising a rotating band (4), and an intermediate projectile part (21) comprising a freely rotatable middle section (2) arranged with guide wings (3) for improving the gliding capability and guidance capability during the gliding phase and end phase of the projectile. The guide wings (3) are arranged extensibly on the freely rotatable middle section (2), and the intermediate projectile part (21) also comprises a regulator device (14) for regulating the rotation of the middle section (2). The invention also relates to a method for guiding a rotationally stabilized projectile.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: BAE Systems Bofors ABInventors: Thomas Pettersson, Daniel Brohede
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Publication number: 20150001335Abstract: The invention relates to a brake panel (3, 3?) for a projectile (1), in which those surfaces (A) of the brake panel (3, 3?) which are facing in the direction of travel of the projectile are wholly or partially angled in such a way that the normal from the said surfaces (A) is not parallel with the centre line (C) of the projectile (1) in order to reduce or counteract the Magnus torque generated during and after the extension of the brake panel (3, 3?). The invention further relates to a detonator (2) for a projectile (1) and a projectile (1) comprising such a brake panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: BAE Systems Bofors ABInventor: Thomas Pettersson