Patents by Inventor Bjorn Andersson
Bjorn Andersson 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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Publication number: 20100283629Abstract: A computerized method includes broadcasting, from a node, a request to a plurality of neighboring nodes, the request triggering the plurality of neighboring nodes to contend for access to a medium to transmit information; receiving, in the node, a priority value from each of the plurality of neighboring nodes; determining if the node is a winning node from among the neighboring nodes based on the received priority values and a priority value of the node; granting access to the medium to the node if it is the winning node; and performing an action in the physical world in response to data transmitted from the node if it is the winning node. The node and each of the plurality of neighboring nodes includes at least one sensor. The priority values of the node and of the plurality of neighboring nodes are assigned based on readings of the at least one sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Bjorn ANDERSSON, Nuno PEREIRA, Eduardo TOVAR, Ricardo GOMES
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Patent number: 7786734Abstract: Method for treatment, in the form of regeneration, of an accumulator (160) having at least one cell, preferably lead batteries, in which a varying direct current from a power source (130) is applied in intermittent current supply periods, which are interrupted by pauses of substantially less current, preferably current free, the direct current being sufficient to generate gas in the accumulator. During the treatment process, process data is registered, which process data is used in order to control the treatment process.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Bengt Arrestad Fastighets AktiebolagInventor: Bjorn Andersson
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Publication number: 20090173180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicants: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB, FUJI AUTOTECH ABInventors: Bjorn Andersson, Hassan Omarain, Andreas Alvehav, Thomas Paulsson, Hans Fredriksson, Ulf Eriksson, Pentti Hyvonen
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Patent number: 7500695Abstract: Shock-absorbing occupant protection (8) for the passenger compartment of a vehicle (1) comprising a container (9) of flexible design which is gas-filled in an original expanded rest position and is designed to be compressed when absorbing energy under impact by a passenger.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventors: Bjorn Andersson, Glenn Johansson
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Publication number: 20090029192Abstract: Method for treatment, in the form of regeneration, of an accumulator (160) having at least one cell, preferably lead batteries, in which a varying direct current from a power source (130) is applied in intermittent current supply periods, which are interrupted by pauses of substantially less current, preferably current free, the direct current being sufficient to generate gas in the accumulator. During the treatment process, process data is registered, which process data is used in order to control the treatment process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Bjorn Andersson
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Publication number: 20080292654Abstract: Human parvovirus, genus Bocavirus, associated with respiratory tract infections in children. Nucleic acid and polypeptide sequences of the virus. Methods and products for diagnosing presence of bocavirus in a sample using nucleic acid probes or primers, or specific binding members such as antibodies. Methods and products for diagnosing past or present infection of bocavirus in an individual e.g. by serology testing. Viral nucleic acid, polypeptide and/or viral particles for generating immune response in an individual, including vaccine compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Tobias Allander, Bjorn Andersson
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Patent number: 7404343Abstract: A steering wheel (1) for a vehicle such as a heavy-duty vehicle having a steering wheel spoke (5). The steering wheel spoke (5) is adapted to be deformed while absorbing energy when an external load is applied in the radial direction of the steering wheel (1) in connection with a vehicle collision while displacement of the steering wheel ring (3) and being adapted to essentially retain its shape when the deformation of the steering wheel spoke (5) takes place.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventors: Bjorn Andersson, Glenn Johansson
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Publication number: 20070212431Abstract: This invention relates to a cream of the kind described in the preamble of claim 1 for topical treatment of visibly photodamaged skin caused by processes involving the influence of free radicals and where the cream also affects the energy production of the cells, wherein the active ingredients of the cream is carried in a stabilizing cream base. The cream is characterized in 0.5% and 7% by weight d,l-?-lipoic acid, between 0.05 and 0.5% by weight coenzyme Q-10, between 0.001 and 3% by weight acetyl-l-carnitine hydrochloride, which constitute the active ingredients, whereby having a compound synergy effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Johan Andersson, Ulf Starlander, Bjorn Andersson
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Patent number: 7117761Abstract: A steering shaft arrangement comprises a first housing (9), which accommodates a contact roller (10), the first housing (9) being divided up into a first and second section (13, 14), of which the first section (13) is connected to a steering shaft (1) and the second section (14) is connected to a steering column (6), fixed in relation to the steering shaft (1), the contact roller (10) comprising at least one electrical conductor, which is arranged between the first and the second section (13, 14). A second housing (11) is divided up into a first and second element (19, 20) of which the first element (19) is connected to the steering shaft (1). The second element (20) of the second housing (11) is detachably connected to the second section (14) of the first housing (9).Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventors: Bjorn Andersson, Bjorn Antonsson
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Patent number: 7085608Abstract: In a plant for controlling an equipment (4) adapted to carry out a process a superior arrangement (1) exists and has a first interface (2) to a programming unit (3) and a second interface (5) between the process equipment (4) and the arrangement. The arrangement has members (6) for transmitting information between the two interfaces. A memory member (9) adapted to store important data required for describing and defining the process of the process equipment is arranged in the process equipment itself. The arrangement (1) is provided with a rule data base (8) and a text data base (7) containing a configuration file for communication between the process equipment and the arrangement through the second interface by utilising a general process application protocol and a text file, respectively, adapted to the format of said data in the memory member of the process equipment.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: ABB ABInventors: Björn Andersson, Henrik Ryegård
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Publication number: 20050230951Abstract: Shock-absorbing occupant protection (8) for the passenger compartment of a vehicle (1) comprising a container (9) of flexible design which is gas-filled in an original expanded rest position and is designed to be compressed when absorbing energy under impact by a passenger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR ABInventors: Bjorn Andersson, Glenn Johansson
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Publication number: 20050223843Abstract: A steering wheel (1) for a vehicle such as a heavy-duty vehicle having a steering wheel spoke (5). The steering wheel spoke (5) is adapted to be deformed while absorbing energy when an external load is applied in the radial direction of the steering wheel (1) in connection with a vehicle collision while displacement of the steering wheel ring (3) and being adapted to essentially retain its shape when the deformation of the steering wheel spoke (5) takes place.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR ABInventors: Bjorn Andersson, Glenn Johansson
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Publication number: 20050152856Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure This invention relates to a cream of the kind described in the preamble of claim 1 for topical treatment of visibly photodamaged skin caused by processes involving the influence of free radicals and where the cream also affects the energy production of the cells, wherein the active ingredients of the cream is carried in stabilizing cream base. The cream is characterized in 0.5% and 7% by weight d,l-?-lipoic acid, between 0.05 and 0.5% by weight coenzyme Q-10, between 0.001 and 3% by weight acetyl-l-carnitine hydrochloride, which constitute the active ingredients, whereby having a compound synergy effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Applicant: MACRONOVA ABInventors: Johan Andersson, Ulf Starlander, Bjorn Andersson
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Patent number: 6909202Abstract: Device for vehicles that includes an electrical cable mat (1), an ignition lock (11, 16), and an antenna (9). The antenna (9) is arranged adjacent to the ignition lock which interacts with a transmit/receive device. The antenna is further arranged to communicate with a key (25) dedicated to the ignition lock (11, 16). The antenna (9) is directly electrically integrated into the cable mat (1) thereby enabling the ignition lock (11, 16) and the antenna (9) to be assembled into one unit by means of coupling means (20-22). An electrical cable bunch for a motor vehicle is also provided intended to interact with an electronic antitheft-system including an antenna for receiving signals from an ignition key dedicated to the vehicle and an electronic unit which processes the signals from the antenna with the antenna being integrated contactlessly in the cable bunch.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Volvo Lastvagnar ABInventors: Björn Andersson, Mikael Skorupa
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Publication number: 20040219114Abstract: This invention relates to a cream of the kind described in the preamble of claim 1 for topical treatment of visibly photodamaged skin caused by processes involving the influence of free radicals and where the cream also affects the energy production of the cells, wherein the active ingredients of the cream is carried in stabilizing cream base. The cream is characterised in 0.5% and 7% by weight d,l-&agr;-lipoic acid, between 0.05 and 0.5% by weight coenzyme Q-10, between 0.001 and 3% by weight acetyl-1-carnitine hydrochloride, which constitute the active ingredients, whereby having a compound synergy effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Johan Andersson, Ulf Starlander, Bjorn Andersson
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Publication number: 20040220683Abstract: In a plant for controlling an equipment (4) adapted to carry out a process a superior arrangement (1) exists and has a first interface (2) to a programming unit (3) and a second interface (5) between the process equipment (4) and the arrangement. The arrangement has members (6) for transmitting information between the two interfaces. A memory member (9) adapted to store important data required for describing and defining the process of the process equipment is arranged in the process equipment itself. The arrangement (1) is provided with a rule data base (8) and a text data base (7) containing a configuration file for communication between the process equipment and the arrangement through the second interface by utilising a general process application protocol and a text file, respectively, adapted to the format of said data in the memory member of the process equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Bjorn Andersson, Henrik Ryegard
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Publication number: 20040113493Abstract: Device for vehicles that includes an electrical cable mat (1), an ignition lock (11, 16), and an antenna (9). The antenna (9) is arranged adjacent to the ignition lock which interacts with a transmit/receive device. The antenna is further arranged to communicate with a key (25) dedicated to the ignition lock (11, 16). The antenna (9) is directly electrically integrated into the cable mat (1) thereby enabling the ignition lock (11, 16) and the antenna (9) to be assembled into one unit by means of coupling means (20-22). An electrical cable bunch for a motor vehicle is also provided intended to interact with an electronic antitheft-system including an antenna for receiving signals from an ignition key dedicated to the vehicle and an electronic unit which processes the signals from the antenna with the antenna being integrated contactlessly in the cable bunch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: VOLVO LASTVAGNAR ABInventors: Bjorn ANDERSSON, Mikael SKORUPA
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Patent number: 6704800Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method to identify message sequences occurring in a computer or communication system. The present invention defines and detects undesirable sequence of messages, suppresses generation of undesirable sequences, and, if necessary, causes the termination of the execution of generating program module, or otherwise inhibiting the source of the undesirable message sequence. A report, indicating the messages generated as part of the undesirable message sequence and the generating program module and related information is provided. Message sequences transmitted to and from one program module to another program module may be tracked. In tracking messages, a starting message point may be set and all subsequent message transmittals may be included in a message depth and sequence depth count.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1999Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventors: Jangsik Lee, Bruce Rethwisch, Loita Jahnsson, Eric Turesson, Björn Andersson
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Patent number: 6333733Abstract: A position-sensing unit for determining a relative position in one or more dimensions of two units. One or more position-sensing units can be used in a multidimensional pointer, such as a control lever, for controlling a position in up to six dimensions of, e.g., and object on a display. A position-sensing unit comprises a radiation source, a detector and a screen element arranged in the beam path for partial screening off of radiation. The radiation source and the detector comprise individual or separate fields for emitting or detecting radiation, in which case it is possible to distinguish radiation associated with one field from radiation associated with other fields. The determination of a position is carried out based on a comparison between the intensities of non-screened-off radiation associated with the different fields.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: December 25, 2001Assignee: Trioc ABInventors: Björn Andersson, Joakim Kvarnlöf, Bengt Andersson
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Patent number: 6241284Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for protecting the driver of a motor vehicle including a steering bracket for supporting the main steering shaft of the motor vehicle, the steering bracket including a first portion mounted on the body of the motor vehicle and a second portion mounted on the main steering shaft, the first and second portions being relatively displaceable with respect to each other, an energy absorbing tube which includes a number of grooves having different deformation resistances, a knife mounted adjacent to the energy absorbing tube so that upon relative displacement of the two portions of the steering bracket, the knife moves along one of the grooves, and a controller for setting the position of the knife with respect to one of the grooves whereby the deformation resistance of the energy absorbing tube can be adjusted by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2000Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Volvo Personvagnar ABInventors: Joachim De Verdier, Lars Furtenbach, Björn Andersson, Niklas Asplund