Patents by Inventor Bjoern Wessman

Bjoern Wessman 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: 11738827
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a marine vessel comprising a hull (101), the hydrofoil system comprising at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils (109, 110) which are pivoted relative to the marine vessel, wherein each hydrofoil (109, 110) is controllable by at least one actuator (930) for displacement of the at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils in a lateral direction of the marine vessel between a stowed position and a deployed position. Each foldable hydrofoil (109, 110) is hinged relative to the hull above the water line on opposite sides of the marine vessel. A first portion (111) of each hydrofoil extends adjacent the hull (101) towards the water line of the marine vessel when the hydrofoil is in the stowed position and a second portion (112) comprises a free second end extending under the hull. The second portion (112) is submerged and arranged in a lateral recess (107) behind a stepped hull portion (106) of the marine vessel when the hydrofoil is in the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: VOLVO PENTA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Björn Wessman
  • Publication number: 20230002007
    Abstract: An auxiliary hull unit detachably mounted to a transom on a marine vessel, wherein the hull unit is mounted at least partially below the water line of the vessel and arranged to extend rearwards parallel to the rearward extension of hull sections adjacent to the hull unit. The hull unit comprises a rear hydrofoil system for the marine vessel; the rear hydrofoil system comprising at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils which are pivotable in a lateral direction relative to the hull unit, wherein each hydrofoil is controllable by at least one actuator for displacement of the at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils in the lateral direction of the hull unit between a stowed position and a deployed position. The hull unit can be provided with a propulsion unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: VOLVO PENTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Björn WESSMAN, Brodén FREDRIK
  • Publication number: 20220250716
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a marine vessel comprising a hull (101), the hydrofoil system comprising at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils (109, 110) which are pivoted relative to the marine vessel, wherein each hydrofoil (109, 110) is controllable by at least one actuator (930) for displacement of the at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils in a lateral direction of the marine vessel between a stowed position and a deployed position. Each foldable hydrofoil (109, 110) is hinged relative to the hull above the water line on opposite sides of the marine vessel. A first portion (111) of each hydrofoil extends adjacent the hull (101) towards the water line of the marine vessel when the hydrofoil is in the stowed position and a second portion (112) comprises a free second end extending under the hull. The second portion (112) is submerged and arranged in a lateral recess (107) behind a stepped hull portion (106) of the marine vessel when the hydrofoil is in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: VOLVO PENTA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Björn WESSMAN
  • Patent number: 8672403
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a child seat for rearward-facing use in a vehicle. It comprises a back portion and a squab portion. The back portion comprises a force-receiving assembly, located at the shoulder region, which is of a more rigid material than a main portion of the back portion, the main portion being of a light-weight material. The force-receiving assembly comprises a first portion arranged at the first side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a shoulder portion of a child safety belt arrangement. The force-receiving assembly further comprises a second portion arranged at the second side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a child seat fixation means. The disclosure further relates to a child seat arrangement, a kit of parts and a vehicle comprising the child seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Kolita Mendis, Björn Wessman, Robert Johnston, Andreas Zinn, Larry Abele, Maria Hansson, Lotta Jakobsson, Thomas Broberg, Christian Guse, Stefan Berge
  • Patent number: 8579372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a child seat for rearward facing use in a vehicle. The child seat includes an inflatable seating cushion chamber; an inflatable back part chamber; and inflatable side part chambers. The chambers are interconnected such that they form a continuous inflatable volume that require only a single port for inflation and deflation. The chambers are constructed out of a non-permeable fabric that maintains a constant separation between at least two non-permeable fabric surfaces when inflated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventors: Bjoern Wessman, Kolita Mendis, Robert Johnston
  • Publication number: 20130015690
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a child seat for rearward-facing use in a vehicle. It comprises a back portion and a squab portion. The back portion comprises a force-receiving assembly, located at the shoulder region, which is of a more rigid material than a main portion of the back portion, the main portion being of a light-weight material. The force-receiving assembly comprises a first portion arranged at the first side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a shoulder portion of a child safety belt arrangement. The force-receiving assembly further comprises a second portion arranged at the second side of the back portion providing an anchor point for a child seat fixation means. The disclosure further relates to a child seat arrangement, a kit of parts and a vehicle comprising the child seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: VOLVO CAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kolita Mendis, Björn Wessman, Robert Johnston, Andreas Zinn, Larry Abele, Maria Hansson, Lotta Jakobsson, Thomas Broberg, Christian Guse, Stefan Berge
  • Publication number: 20120242128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a child seat for rearward facing use in a vehicle. The child seat includes an inflatable seating cushion chamber; an inflatable back part chamber; and inflatable side part chambers. The chambers are interconnected such that they form a continuous inflatable volume that require only a single port for inflation and deflation. The chambers are constructed out of a non-permeable fabric that maintains a constant separation between at least two non-permeable fabric surfaces when inflated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: VOLVO CAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bjoern Wessman, Kolita Mendis, Robert Johnston
  • Patent number: 6705418
    Abstract: Arrangement for a compact battery and cooling system. The arrangement includes a plurality of elongate battery cells, each battery cell having a longitudinal axis and a hexagonal cross-sectional shape in a plane oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cells are parallelly oriented, each to the others, within a battery housing. Preferably, the cells are arranged in a honeycomb configuration with opposed faces of adjacent battery cells proximately located one to the other in face-to-face relationship. At least one substantially hexagonally shaped cooling channel is provided at an interior location within the plurality of battery cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Volvo Car Corporation
    Inventor: Björn Wessman