Patents by Inventor Anders Nilvius

Anders Nilvius 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: 11203302
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle carrier box having a lid and a base. The carrier box has first and second longitudinal sides and first and second transverse sides. The lid and the base are connected by a first and a second lid lifter, the first lid lifter being arranged at the first transverse side and the second lid lifter being arranged at the second transverse side. Moreover, the first lid lifter includes a first pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, and the second lid lifter comprises a second pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, the first and second lid lifters furthermore including an equalization arrangement for equalization of the forces exerted by the first and second lid lifters on the lid upon opening of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Anders Nilvius
  • Publication number: 20210245670
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle carrier box having a lid and a base. The carrier box has first and second longitudinal sides and first and second transverse sides. The lid and the base are connected by a first and a second lid lifter, the first lid lifter being arranged at the first transverse side and the second lid lifter being arranged at the second transverse side. Moreover, the first lid lifter includes a first pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, and the second lid lifter comprises a second pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, the first and second lid lifters furthermore including an equalization arrangement for equalization of the forces exerted by the first and second lid lifters on the lid upon opening of the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventor: Anders NILVIUS
  • Publication number: 20210245669
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a roof rack load carrying bar having a channel for receiving at least one mounting member for attaching a load carrying bar accessory to the load carrying bar, the channel extending at least partly in a length direction of the load carrying bar, a first and a second cover extending in the length direction of the load carrying bar and being arranged for sealing the channel from an external environment, the first cover being attached to the load carrying bar via a first attachment interface provided at a first side of the channel, the second cover being attached to the load carrying bar via a second attachment interface provided at a second side of the channel, wherein the first and the second attachment interface being asymmetrical with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Fredrik LARSSON, Anders NILVIUS, Victor MILLBERG
  • Publication number: 20210188186
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wheel holder for a vehicle, preferably a bike front wheel holder, with a load connecting portion, which is preferably releasably attachable to a load carrier, and a wheel holding member, wherein the wheel holder comprises a docking device configured for releasable attachment of the wheel holding member to the load connecting portion to allow for attachment of a wheel to the wheel holding member at a location remote from the load connecting portion. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to load carrier attachment devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Klara ROSENQVIST, Simon STRÅTH, Anders NILVIUS, Andreas ARVIDSSON, Hannes OLAISON
  • Patent number: 11001204
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roof rack attachment arrangement for a roof rack for carrying a load on a vehicle roof including an elongated attachment member body. The attachment member body has a length along a longitudinal axis thereof. The attachment member body includes a first portion that is configured to be attached to a vehicle and a second portion that is configured to be attached to a roof rack. The attachment member body is configured to be movable between an operative position and a storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Joakim Persson, Anders Nilvius, Morgan Lindell, Eric Gustavsson, Niklas Kronborg
  • Publication number: 20200377030
    Abstract: Disclosed is a roof rack attachment arrangement for a roof rack for carrying a load on a vehicle roof including an elongated attachment member body. The attachment member body has a length along a longitudinal axis thereof. The attachment member body includes a first portion that is configured to be attached to a vehicle and a second portion that is configured to be attached to a roof rack. The attachment member body is configured to be movable between an operative position and a storage position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Joakim PERSSON, Anders NILVIUS, Morgan LINDELL, Eric GUSTAVSSON, Niklas KRONBORG
  • Patent number: 9975496
    Abstract: A load receptacle is mountable on a load carrier fixed to the rear of a vehicle. The load receptacle includes a load receptacle fastening member configured to cooperate with an available counterpart of the load carrier. The load receptacle fastening member includes one of an elongate member and a receiving member of a fastening structure. The elongate member is a toothed strap made of synthetic material. The receiving member is configured to detachably receive the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Jan Adler, Anders Nilvius, Torbjörn Oxelborn
  • Patent number: 9896037
    Abstract: A ski carrier clamp mountable on a cross bar of a vehicle roof carrier includes an elongate base part having a first end portion and a second end portion, an elongate top part having a first end portion and a second end portion, and a hinge mechanism having a guiding portion coupled to the elongate base part and a guided element slidably disposed in the guiding portion. The hinge mechanism couples the first end portion of the elongate base part to the first end portion of the elongate top part. The first end portion of the elongate base part and the first end portion of the elongate top part are configured to move with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Karl-Johan Magnusson, Jan Adler, Anders Nilvius
  • Patent number: 9713987
    Abstract: A carrier basket for an automotive vehicle is disclosed which includes a base having at least one member for connecting to a roof of an automotive vehicle, a frame having two side rails oriented in a first direction and at least one transverse bar oriented cross to the side rails, wherein the side rails are connected to the at least one transverse bar, wherein the frame is attached upon the base as to form a box open to the top, wherein the at least one transverse bar includes a groove arranged for attachment of accessories and having a length, wherein the entire length of the groove is available for attaching accessories, and wherein the groove extends over a substantial portion of the distance between the two side rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Andreas Arvidsson, Olof Lindholm, Anders Nilvius, Michael Mitschke, Olle Claesson, Erik Eliasson, Emil Bromander
  • Publication number: 20170203700
    Abstract: A ski carrier clamp mountable on a cross bar of a vehicle roof carrier includes an elongate base part having a first end portion and a second end portion, an elongate top part having a first end portion and a second end portion, and a hinge mechanism having a guiding portion coupled to the elongate base part and a guided element slidably disposed in the guiding portion. The hinge mechanism couples the first end portion of the elongate base part to the first end portion of the elongate top part. The first end portion of the elongate base part and the first end portion of the elongate top part are configured to move with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Karl-Johan MAGNUSSON, Jan ADLER, Anders NILVIUS
  • Patent number: 9649988
    Abstract: A ski carrier clamp mountable on a cross bar of a vehicle roof carrier is provided. The ski carrier clamp includes an elongate base part carrying a first flexible clamp member extending in the longitudinal direction of the elongate base part, and an elongate top part having a second flexible clamp member extending in the longitudinal direction of the elongate top part. The elongate top part is movably coupled to the elongate base part so that the second flexible clamp member is movable with respect to the first flexible clamp member. The first flexible clamp member and the second flexible clamp member are arranged such that at least portions thereof are able to laterally pass each other upon moving the elongate base part and the elongate top part towards each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Karl-Johan Magnusson, Jan Adler, Anders Nilvius
  • Publication number: 20170096110
    Abstract: A bicycle retaining device (1) for retaining a bicycle in a bicycle carrier arrangement on a transporting vehicle. The second claw part (7) is arranged to be movable with respect to the supporting arm (2) and the first claw part (5) such that a distance (d) between the first and the second bicycle abutment surfaces (6,8) is adjustable between a maximum distance (dmax) and a minimum distance (dmin). A catch (15) is arranged at the outer end (11) of the first claw part (5) and has a catching position with the catch (15) extending from the outer end (11) of the first claw part (5) in a direction toward the outer end (13) of the second claw part (7). When in the catching position, the catch (15) is arranged to partially bridge the maximum distance (dmax) between the first and the second abutment surfaces (6,8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas ARVIDSSON, Morgan LINDELL, Olof LINDHOLM, Anders NILVIUS
  • Publication number: 20170028931
    Abstract: A carrier basket for an automotive vehicle is disclosed which includes a base having at least one member for connecting to a roof of an automotive vehicle, a frame having two side rails oriented in a first direction and at least one transverse bar oriented cross to the side rails, wherein the side rails are connected to the at least one transverse bar, wherein the frame is attached upon the base as to form a box open to the top, wherein the at least one transverse bar comprises includes a groove arranged for attachment of accessories and having a length, wherein the entire length of the groove is available for attaching accessories, and wherein the groove extends over a substantial portion of the distance between the two side rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas ARVIDSSON, Olof LINDHOLM, Anders NILVIUS, Michael MITSCHKE, Olle CLAESSON, Erik ELIASSON, Emil BROMANDER
  • Publication number: 20170001574
    Abstract: A load receptacle is mountable on a load carrier fixed to the rear of a vehicle. The load receptacle includes a load receptacle fastening member configured to cooperate with an available counterpart of the load carrier. The load receptacle fastening member includes one of an elongate member and a receiving member of a fastening structure. The elongate member is a toothed strap made of synthetic material. The receiving member is configured to detachably receive the elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jan ADLER, Anders Nilvius, Torbjörn Oxelborn
  • Publication number: 20160184689
    Abstract: A ski carrier clamp mountable on a cross bar of a vehicle roof carrier is provided. The ski carrier clamp includes an elongate base part carrying a first flexible clamp member extending in the longitudinal direction of the elongate base part, and an elongate top part having a second flexible clamp member extending in the longitudinal direction of the elongate top part. The elongate top part is movably coupled to the elongate base part so that the second flexible clamp member is movable with respect to the first flexible clamp member. The first flexible clamp member and the second flexible clamp member are arranged such that at least portions thereof are able to laterally pass each other upon moving the elongate base part and the elongate top part towards each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Karl-Johan MAGNUSSON, Jan ADLER, Anders NILVIUS
  • Publication number: 20150204526
    Abstract: An illumination device for use with a vehicle carrier box is provided. The vehicle carrier box includes a support device. The illumination device includes a first housing and a light source arranged in the first housing. The first housing is adapted to be engaged with the support device. A vehicle carrier box including an illumination device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Anders Nilvius, Günther Fritsche
  • Patent number: D727831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Henrik Eriksson, Anders Nilvius