Patents by Inventor Lars SNOWDON

Lars SNOWDON 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).

  • Holder for fixing a sensor, in particular radar sensor, to a vehicle, and system comprising a holder and the sensor
    Patent number: 11662423
    Abstract: A holder (2) for fixing a sensor (1) to a motor vehicle includes a frame (7) and walls that bound an opening (8) for receiving and fixing the sensor. At at least two opposing walls (10, 11) each respectively have at least one clamping portion (14) for clamping the sensor (1) in place in the opening. At least two further opposing walls (12, 13) each respectively have at least one receiving portion (19, 20) for receiving a portion (6) of the sensor (1), wherein at least one of the receiving portions (19) has a spring portion (18) for pretensioning the sensor (1) toward the opposing wall (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: Liviu Gligor, Alexandru Lapugean, Lars Snowdon
  • Holder for Fixing a Sensor, in Particular Radar Sensor, to a Vehicle, and System Comprising a Holder and the Sensor
    Publication number: 20200264267
    Abstract: A holder (2) for fixing a sensor (1) to a motor vehicle includes a frame (7) and walls that bound an opening (8) for receiving and fixing the sensor. At at least two opposing walls (10, 11) each respectively have at least one clamping portion (14) for clamping the sensor (1) in place in the opening. At least two further opposing walls (12, 13) each respectively have at least one receiving portion (19, 20) for receiving a portion (6) of the sensor (1), wherein at least one of the receiving portions (19) has a spring portion (18) for pretensioning the sensor (1) toward the opposing wall (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Liviu GLIGOR, Alexandru LAPUGEAN, Lars SNOWDON