Patents by Inventor Lars Svensson
Lars Svensson 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: 11971077Abstract: A wheel brake arrangement (100) for a wheel of a vehicle, the wheel brake arrangement (100) comprising a retainer bar (110) and a resilient member (114) connected between the retainer bar (110) and a brake pad arrangement (102) of the wheel brake arrangement (100).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Volvo Truck CorporationInventors: Lars Svensson, Martin Petersson, Kent Augustsson
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Patent number: 11937626Abstract: A method of preparing a whitened tobacco material is provided, including: (i) extracting a tobacco material with a first extraction solution to provide a tobacco solids material and a tobacco extract; (ii) cooking the tobacco solids material in an alkaline cooking liquid comprising sodium sulfide and having a pH of greater than 11 to form a tobacco pulp; (iii) treating the tobacco pulp with an acid to lower the pH of the tobacco pulp and provide a neutralized tobacco pulp; (iv) extracting the neutralized tobacco pulp with a second extraction solution comprising at least one chelating agent to provide an extracted tobacco pulp; and (v) bleaching the extracted tobacco pulp with a bleaching solution to provide a whitened tobacco material.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Nicoventures Trading LimitedInventors: Bas Castelijn, Lars Olov Sundvall, Richard Svensson, David Neil McClanahan
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Publication number: 20230108312Abstract: A brake pad retainer system in a vehicle disc brake comprises a calliper bridge and a calliper housing supporting brake pads on either side of a rotary brake disc, wherein the system is arranged to hold one brake pad in position relative to the calliper bridge. The retainer system comprises a retainer bracket arranged parallel to the brake disc axis and extending across a back plate of the brake pad, and a retaining spring arranged along a radially outer portion of the back plate and extending between the retainer bracket and the back plate. The retainer bracket has an angled surface arranged in contact with a corresponding first angled surface on the retaining spring. The retaining spring has a second angled surface arranged in contact with a corresponding angled surface on the radially outer portion of the back plate. The disclosure also relates to a brake pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Marcel PALMGREN, Owe JOHANSSON, Kent AUGUSTSSON, Martin PETERSSON, Lars SVENSSON
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Patent number: 11560869Abstract: An electronic circuit (101) for controlling a spark of a spark plug (SP1) in a capacitor discharge ignition system (100) for a combustion engine. The electronic circuit (101) comprises an ignition coil (110) dimensioned and configured to provide current to the spark plug (SP1), an ignition capacitor (C1) dimensioned and configured to supply energy to the primary winding (L1), an voltage source (130) dimensioned and configured to supply energy to at least one of the ignition capacitor (C1) and the primary winding (L1), a first switch (SW1) connected to the first primary terminal (TL1) and the first source terminal (TS1), a second switch (SW2) connected to the second capacitor terminal (TC2) and the second source terminal (TS2), and a third switch (SW3) connected to the second capacitor terminal (TC2) and the first source terminal (TS1). A capacitor discharge ignition system (100) including the electronic circuit (101) and a combustion engine including the capacitor discharge ignition system (100).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: SEM ABInventors: Jörgen Bengtsson, Bert Gustafsson, Johan Eklund, Tomas Karlsson, Lars Svensson
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Publication number: 20220290727Abstract: A brake pad retainer arrangement for holding a brake pad in position relative to a disc in a disc brake. The arrangement comprises an elongated retainer bracket arranged to extend transversely over the disc and the brake pad, wherein the retainer bracket is spring loaded to press against a rim portion of the brake pad. The retainer bracket is also arranged to engage the rim portion at an angle, thereby biasing the brake pad in a direction away from the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2019Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Lars SVENSSON, Kent AUGUSTSSON, Martin PETERSSON, Marcel PALMGREN
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Publication number: 20220252034Abstract: An electronic circuit (101) for controlling a spark of a spark plug (SP1) in a capacitor discharge ignition system (100) for a combustion engine. The electronic circuit (101) comprises an ignition coil (110) dimensioned and configured to provide current to the spark plug (SP1), an ignition capacitor (C1) dimensioned and configured to supply energy to the primary winding (L1), an voltage source (130) dimensioned and configured to supply energy to at least one of the ignition capacitor (C1) and the primary winding (L1), a first switch (SW1) connected to the first primary terminal (TL1) and the first source terminal (TS1), a second switch (SW2) connected to the second capacitor terminal (TC2) and the second source terminal (TS2), and a third switch (SW3) connected to the second capacitor terminal (TC2) and the first source terminal (TS1). A capacitor discharge ignition system (100) including the electronic circuit (101) and a combustion engine including the capacitor discharge ignition system (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Jörgen Bengtsson, Bert Gustafsson, Johan Eklund, Tomas Karlsson, Lars Svensson
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Patent number: 11391259Abstract: A magneto ignition system for battery less hand-held combustion engines includes a claw generator with a stationary circular power coil winding enclosed by two iron claw halves and with a rotating flywheel magnet ring with multiple magnetic poles. The stationary circular coil winding includes a trigger coil with a stationary coil winding arranged in a plane orthogonal to the stationary circular power coil winding. The magneto ignition system further includes an engine control module ECM for establishment of appropriate ignition timing, and an ignition coil module ICM. The stationary circular power coil winding may provide the electrical power supply to both the ignition timing module ECM and the ignition coil module ICM.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: SEB ABInventors: Jörgen Bengtsson, Bert Gustafsson, Lars Svensson
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Publication number: 20220099062Abstract: A magneto ignition system for battery less hand-held combustion engines includes a claw generator with a stationary circular power coil winding enclosed by two iron claw halves and with a rotating flywheel magnet ring with multiple magnetic poles. The stationary circular coil winding includes a trigger coil with a stationary coil winding arranged in a plane orthogonal to the stationary circular power coil winding. The magneto ignition system further includes an engine control module ECM for establishment of appropriate ignition timing, and an ignition coil module ICM. The stationary circular power coil winding may provide the electrical power supply to both the ignition timing module ECM and the ignition coil module ICM.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: SEM ABInventors: Jörgen BENGTSSON, Bert GUSTAFSSON, Lars SVENSSON
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Publication number: 20220074456Abstract: A wheel brake arrangement (100) for a wheel of a vehicle, the wheel brake arrangement (100) comprising a retainer bar (110) and a resilient member (114) connected between the retainer bar (110) and a brake pad arrangement (102) of the wheel brake arrangement (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Lars Svensson, Martin Petersson, Kent Augustsson
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Publication number: 20140243794Abstract: A device for delivering a dose of medicament comprising activated carbon particles to a patient's rectal cavity has a rectally-insertable cannula. The cannula has a proximal opening, a distal opening and a cavity defined between the proximal and distal openings for containing the medicament. An openable closure spans the proximal opening of the cannula. An actuation means is arranged to drive a volume of fluid, for example water or air, through the cannula cavity to flush the dose of medicament through the distal opening of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: FERRING B.V.Inventors: Søren Halskov, Lars Svensson
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Publication number: 20130026337Abstract: The present invention relates to a easting mould kit which is easy both to assemble and disassemble and which comprises very few parts, Such a casting mould kit is used for moulding construction models.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: Lars Svensson
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Patent number: 8304207Abstract: A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Boule Medical ABInventors: Ingemar Berndtsson, Lars Svensson, Lennart Niklason
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Publication number: 20110039298Abstract: A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Ingemar BERNDTSSON, Lars Svensson, Lennart Niklason
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Patent number: 7871263Abstract: A system for controlling air/fuel ratio in an air/fuel mixture supplied to a premix burner for gaseous fuels includes a blower (310) for inducting and pressurising combustion air, a Venturi-pipe (330) for governing a rate of gas to be mixed into the combustion air, and a pressure regulator (230) interconnecting a source of gaseous fuel to a supply point in the Venturi pipe (330). A preheated reaction chamber (500) and a lambda sond (620) are connected to a controller (350) controlling an amount of air bypassing said Venturi-pipe (330).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Odena EngineeringInventor: Lars Svensson
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Patent number: 7833746Abstract: A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Boula Medical ABInventors: Ingemar Berndtsson, Lars Svensson, Lennart Niklason
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Publication number: 20100122356Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetically modified pig as a model for studying psoriasis. The modified pig model displays one or more phenotypes associated with psoriasis. Disclosed is also a modified pig comprising a mutation in the endogenous ILK-I Ra, JunB/cJun, CD18, IKK2, and/or LIG1 gene, and/or a human, porcine and/or murine PPARs, PPAR-?, l?B-?, STAT3c, Integrin beta 1, Integrin alpha 2, MEK1, Amphiregulin, BMP-6, VEGF, JunB?ec-Jun?ep, IL-I a, TGF.beta 1, CD18 hypo, Cre/lkk2FL/FL, Dsg1, SCCE, TGF-a, TNF-a, IL-20, IFN-g, LIG1 KO, KGF, IL-6, PAFR1 Cre/lkk2FL/FL, IL1 R, Dsg3, IFN-gamma, p40, ILI Ra, IKK2, JunB/c-Jun, and/or LIG1 gene, transcriptional and/or translational product or part thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing the modified pig; and methods for evaluating the effect of a therapeutical treatment of psoriasis, for screening the efficacy of a pharmaceutical composition, and a method for treatment of human being suffering from psoriasis are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicants: AARHUS UNIVERSITET, LEO PHARMA A/S, SYDDANSK UNIVERSITETInventors: Peter Michael Kragh, Lars Axel Bolund, Karsten Kristiansen, Charlotte Brandt Sørensen, Jacob Giehm Mikkelsen, Nicklas Heine Staunstrup, Thomas Kongstad Petersen, Lars Svensson
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Patent number: 7608223Abstract: A disposable apparatus for use in blood testing includes a housing (21) having integrated means (41) for receiving a blood sample, a plurality of receptacles (28-33) for diluent and diluted sample, and a plurality of channels (34-39). Depressions are formed in a surface (27) of the housing to form the receptacles (28-33) and the channels. A diaphragm (40) seals the receptacles and the channels relative to said surface (27). When a pressure variation is applied to a portion of the diaphragm sealing a receptacle, liquid is caused to be displaced to or from that receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Boule Medical ABInventors: Ingemar Berndtsson, Lars Svensson, Lennart Niklason
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Publication number: 20090145012Abstract: The present invention relates to a passively magnetic foil (1) that comprises at least one layer (2). Said layer (2) includes at least one polymer material and at least one iron material, whereby the iron material constitutes 50-80% by weight. The present invention also relates to a notice device for posting information, advertisements or the like on a supportive structure and comprising the passively magnetic foil (1) according to the aforesaid, and also a use of the notice device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Lars Svensson, Gert Karlsson, Kent Lundin, Ingemar Drakensjo
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Publication number: 20090131841Abstract: In a thorax supporting device including at least one tension element (1) surrounding the thorax and support elements capable of being pressed against the thorax by the aid of the at least one tension element, the support elements are formed by at least two cushions (2, 3) or the like, which are arranged on both sides of the thoracic part to be supported. The tension element (1) comprises at least two portions of different elasticity, wherein a first portion (13) extending between the two cushions (2, 3) over the thoracic region to be supported has a lower elasticity in the tension direction than a second portion (14) extending between the cushions (2, 3) in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicants: Garvington Research & Development Inc., Heartsease Therapy , LLC.Inventors: Jurgen Epple, Lars Svensson
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Publication number: 20080220464Abstract: A blood test instrument using a disposable cartridge and a method of measuring a blood sample using the instrument are disclosed. The instrument includes a cell counting station for counting blood cells by electrical resistance measurement, a pressure actuating component adapted to apply a pressure alternately on two flexible receptacles of a disposable cartridge removably placed in the instrument to cause flowing of a mixture of a blood sample and a liquid agent between the two receptacles to obtain proper mixing, and a conduit adapted to deliver the mixture to the cell counting station for counting. After measuring the blood sample, the instrument withdraws a washing liquid contained in another receptacle of the disposable cartridge and uses the washing liquid to clean the instrument and to deliver the mixture back to the cartridge for disposal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Ingemar BERNDTSSON, Lars Svensson, Lennart Niklason