Patents by Inventor Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho

Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho 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).

  • Anti-skate device for applying damping torque to an axle
    Patent number: 9643465
    Abstract: An anti-skate device for a drive axle of a motor vehicle may include a free-spinning body having an axis of rotation that is generally perpendicular to the drive axle of the vehicle. The free-spinning body may be coupled to the drive axle by a rotational damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Rein De Vlugt, Lauri Mikael Ohra-Aho, Simon Johnson
  • ANTI-SKATE DEVICE FOR APPLYING DAMPING TORQUE TO AN AXLE
    Publication number: 20160144684
    Abstract: An anti-skate device for a drive axle of a motor vehicle may include a free-spinning body having an axis of rotation that is generally perpendicular to the drive axle of the vehicle. The free-spinning body may be coupled to the drive axle by a rotational damper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Rein DE VLUGT, Lauri Mikael OHRA-AHO, Simon JOHNSON
  • Bicycle including frame with inflatable segments
    Patent number: 9334007
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a front steering assembly rotatably coupled to the frame, a front wheel rotatably coupled to the front steering assembly, and a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. The frame includes an inflatable segment and a valve in communication with the inflatable segment for selectively inflating and deflating the inflatable segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Huennekens, Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho, Samuel Ellis, Greg Foletta
  • Self-propelled unicycle engagable with vehicle
    Patent number: 9211932
    Abstract: A self-propelled unicycle is selectively engaged with a vehicle for use with the vehicle and is selectively disengaged with the vehicle for independent use. The self-propelled unicycle includes a hub and a wheel rotatably coupled to the hub. A motor is supported on the hub and is coupled to the wheel for rotating the wheel relative to the hub. The hub including an engagement feature for selectively engaging and disengaging the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Huennekens, Samuel Ellis, Greg Foletta, Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho
  • SELF-PROPELLED UNICYCLE ENGAGABLE WITH VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150353157
    Abstract: A self-propelled unicycle is selectively engaged with a vehicle for use with the vehicle and is selectively disengaged with the vehicle for independent use. The self-propelled unicycle includes a hub and a wheel rotatably coupled to the hub. A motor is supported on the hub and is coupled to the wheel for rotating the wheel relative to the hub. The hub including an engagement feature for selectively engaging and disengaging the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Johannes Huennekens, Samuel Ellis, Greg Foletta, Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho
  • BICYCLE INCLUDING FRAME WITH INFLATABLE SEGMENTS
    Publication number: 20150321720
    Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a front steering assembly rotatably coupled to the frame, a front wheel rotatably coupled to the front steering assembly, and a rear wheel rotatably coupled to the frame. The frame includes an inflatable segment and a valve in communication with the inflatable segment for selectively inflating and deflating the inflatable segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Huennekens, Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho, Samuel Ellis, Greg Foletta
  • Combined tramp rod and anti-roll bar
    Patent number: 8033556
    Abstract: A combined tramp rod and anti-roll bar is secured between a rear axle beam and the chassis of a vehicle. The tramp rod and anti-roll bar has an intermediate portion, a right arm and a left arm that are connected by bushings to either the rear axle beam or the frame of the vehicle. The combined tramp rod and anti-roll bar provides roll stiffness control and also resists wind-up of the rear axle when high torque loads are applied to the rear axle. D-bushings that resist sliding movement of the intermediate portion in combination with the splayed arms provide improved compliance understeer performance when lateral loads are applied to the rear suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho, Simon Johnson, Matthew J. Reilly
  • COMBINED TRAMP ROD AND ANTI-ROLL BAR
    Publication number: 20110175314
    Abstract: A combined tramp rod and anti-roll bar is secured between a rear axle beam and the chassis of a vehicle. The tramp rod and anti-roll bar has an intermediate portion, a right arm and a left arm that are connected by bushings to either the rear axle beam or the frame of the vehicle. The combined tramp rod and anti-roll bar provides roll stiffness control and also resists wind-up of the rear axle when high torque loads are applied to the rear axle. D-bushings that resist sliding movement of the intermediate portion in combination with the splayed arms provide improved compliance understeer performance when lateral loads are applied to the rear suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Lauri Mikael Ohra-aho, Simon Johnson, Matthew J. Reilly