Patents by Inventor Leif Norlander

Leif Norlander 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).

  • Publication number: 20250204956
    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a uterus. The system provides for independent and/or simultaneous tamponade and suction-based treatments. A device includes an intrauterine portion coupled to or integrally formed with a cervical portion. A bladder may be disposed within an outer body and configured to receive fluid to be deployed. The outer body defines suction openings, and patient fluid may be suctioned through a volume defined between the bladder and the outer body. The device may include one or more spacing features or struts to maintain the volume. A distal cap may facilitate distal expansion for the intrauterine portion to engage the fundus of the uterus. A cervical portion may be deployed to an expanded configuration within the cervix. The system may include a conduit defining at least three fluid pathways, a connector, and a control hub configured to be coupled to the device or the conduit via a connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Robert L. Esser, Jeffrey Brian Hensler, Kathleen McClellan, Lauren R. West, Lucas Wade, Andrew Stanger, Laura Frank, Patrick Lafleche, Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Leif Norland, Spencer Gage Vansickle, Denise Carmen Azcui
  • Publication number: 20250001064
    Abstract: Quantifying blood loss with a medical waste collection system. A removable cartridge forms a fluid path with a cartridge receiver, and defines a detection window that is optically clear. The cartridge may include a spine extending from a head and including opposing sides that are optically clear. A sensor module includes emitters and sensors configured to detect an optical characteristic of the waste fluid. A controller may determine the volume of blood loss based on blood concentration and volume of collected waste fluid. A sensor housing may be removably coupled to the spine of the cartridge. The cartridge may define a fluid reservoir, and include an actuator for drawing the waste fluid into the fluid reservoir. A tank may define the fluid reservoir. The waste fluid may be recirculated through a removable manifold. Methods of arranging and operating the medical waste collection system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Faul, Gerard W. Nunan, Michael Zollinger, Brian MacLachlan, Brian James VanDerWoude, Leif Norland, James T. Carroll
  • Publication number: 20240382235
    Abstract: Devices for treating uterine bleeding. An actuator is configured to receive an input to deploy an intrauterine portion of the device to assume a larger outer profile within the uterus. The actuator may be coupled to a device body and configured to receive a pull input, a push input, or a twist input. The intrauterine portion may include flexible opposing members, rotatable tines, a segmented hook, an adjustable loop, or compressible foam. The intrauterine portion defines a lumen and suction ports configured to draw suction within the uterus. Indicia may be provided on the actuator to indicate an extent by which the intrauterine portion has been deployed within the uterus. An orientation of the actuator may correspond to a direction of deployment of the intrauterine portion. The device may include valves and an auxiliary suction source configured to provide suction with the device decoupled from a vacuum source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian MacLachlan, Robert L. Esser, Laura Frank, Patrick Lafleche, Leif Norland, Lucas Wade, Lauren R. West, John P. Bernero, Christy Sepulveda, Spencer Gage VanSickle
  • Patent number: 7769346
    Abstract: A wireless electrical connectivity system for use in a vehicle includes a first transceiver coupled to at least one utility carrier and to a first plurality of electrical devices. The first transceiver is configured to communicate a plurality of utility signals. A control module is coupled to a second plurality of electrical devices and configured to control the selection and distribution of utility signals to the second plurality of electrical devices. The control module includes a second transceiver configured to communicate a plurality of utility signals with the first transceiver via a communication link and a user interface configured to receive user input commands regarding the selection of utility signals distributed to the second plurality of electrical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kim L. Van Order, Eric S. Deuel, Lance M. Hilbelink, Leif Norland, Scott T. Williams, Donald W. Beery
  • Publication number: 20080272649
    Abstract: An electrical connectivity system for use in a vehicle includes a first plurality of electrical devices a first plurality of electrical devices coupled to at least one utility carrier and a control module coupled to the at least one utility carrier. The first plurality of electrical devices are configured to communicate a plurality of utilities on the at least one utility carrier. The control module is also coupled to a second plurality of electrical devices and is configured to control the selection and distribution of the plurality of utilities to the second plurality of electrical devices. The control module includes a user interface configured to receive user input commands regarding the selection of utilities distributed to the second plurality of electrical devices. The control module and second plurality of electrical devices may be mounted to a modular system in the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Kim L. Van Order, Eric S. Deuel, Lance M. Hilbelink, Leif Norland, Scott T. Williams
  • Patent number: 7387702
    Abstract: Paper or paperboard laminate composed of at least one bulk-promoting layer, here termed bulk layer (1), 40-98% of which is composed of cellulose fibers with a freeness value of 550-950 ml CSF, and on at least one side of the bulk layer at least one secondary layer (3a, 3b?), which has a greater density than the bulk layer, the secondary layer and bulk layer being joined indirectly to one another over basically the whole of their opposing surfaces and the laminate having a bending stiffness index greater than 2.5 Nm7/kg3, but less than 14 Nm7/kg3, calculated as a geometric mean value for machine direction and cross direction. According to the invention a thin intermediate layer (2a), which has a higher drainage resistance than the bulk layer and has been formed together with the bulk layer, is arranged between the said bulk layer (1) and secondary layer (3a, 3b?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Stora Enso Aktiebolag
    Inventor: Leif Norlander
  • Patent number: 7182383
    Abstract: An overhead rail system for a vehicle interior includes an elongated rail configured to extend at least partially along a headliner panel within the vehicle interior. A longitudinal opening extends at least partially along a length of the rail. An article has a housing and a movable panel. The movable panel is configured to provide access to an object. A holder is coupled to the article and has a catch configured to coact with the opening in the rail, so that the article is mountable to the rail proximate the headliner panel for use by occupants within the vehicle interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kermit M. Anderson, Mark P. Kadzban, Matthew A. Kalis, Scott T. Williams, Alan G. Greene, Leif Norland
  • Publication number: 20060061145
    Abstract: A structural roof panel system for a vehicle includes mounting areas molded in or readily attached to the structural element. In a first embodiment, the roof panel is replaced by an engineered, structural system to support overhead components, the headliner, etc. In a second embodiment, an internal super-structure is located between the roof panel and a nonstructural headliner, all overhead system components being readily attachable to the super-structure at pre-designed and designated locations. In a third embodiment, the structural components are moved to pods, and all overhead components are attached thereto. In each embodiment, the headliner becomes an aesthetic and acoustic cover only that does not require structural strength. Furthermore, in each embodiment, a single, integral roof system can be supplied to a vehicle manufacturer, including the exterior panel, structural support for overhead components, the overhead components attached thereto, and the headliner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kevin Strebe, Douglas Fischer, Leif Norland
  • Publication number: 20050082862
    Abstract: An overhead rail system for a vehicle interior includes an elongated rail configured to extend at least partially along a headliner panel within the vehicle interior. A longitudinal opening extends at least partially along a length of the rail. An article has a housing and a movable panel. The movable panel is configured to provide access to an object. A holder is coupled to the article and has a catch configured to coact with the opening in the rail, so that the article is mountable to the rail proximate the headliner panel for use by occupants within the vehicle interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Kermit Anderson, Mark Kadzban, Matthew Kalis, Scott Williams, Alan Greene, Leif Norland
  • Patent number: 6827384
    Abstract: A module is disclosed for storing articles in an overhead system of a vehicle. The module includes a housing to engage an elongated member positioned on an interior overhead portion of the vehicle, a closure panel coupled to the housing to provide access to a storage area within the housing, and a first pattern of connection points adapted to interface with a corresponding second pattern of connection points on a sub-module. A method of providing a sub-module for use with a module in an overhead system for a vehicle is also disclosed and includes positioning the sub-module within a storage area of the module, aligning a first pattern of connection points on the module with a second pattern of connection points on the sub-module, and coupling the sub-module to the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kermit M. Anderson, Mark P. Kadzban, Matthew A. Kalis, Scott T. Williams, Alan G. Greene, Leif Norland
  • Publication number: 20030168875
    Abstract: A module is disclosed for storing articles in an overhead system of a vehicle. The module includes a housing to engage an elongated member positioned on an interior overhead portion of the vehicle, a closure panel coupled to the housing to provide access to a storage area within the housing, and a first pattern of connection points adapted to interface with a corresponding second pattern of connection points on a sub-module. A method of providing a sub-module for use with a module in an overhead system for a vehicle is also disclosed and includes positioning the sub-module within a storage area of the module, aligning a first pattern of connection points on the module with a second pattern of connection points on the sub-module, and coupling the sub-module to the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Kermit M. Anderson, Mark P. Kadzban, Matthew A. Kalis, Scott T. Williams, Alan G. Greene, Leif Norland
  • Publication number: 20030155088
    Abstract: Paper or paperboard laminate composed of at least one bulk-promoting layer, here termed bulk layer (1), 40-98% of which is composed of cellulose fibres with a freeness value of 550-950 ml CSF, and on at least one side of the bulk layer at least one secondary layer (3a, 3b′), which has a greater density than the bulk layer, the secondary layer and bulk layer being joined indirectly to one another over basically the whole of their opposing surfaces and the laminate having a bending stiffness index greater than 2.5 Nm7/kg3, but less than 14 Nm7/kg3, calculated as a geometric mean value for machine direction and cross direction the invention a thin intermediate layer (2a), which has a higher drainage resistance than the bulk layer and has been formed together with the bulk layer, is arranged between the said bulk layer (1) and secondary layer (3a, 3b′).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Leif Norlander
  • Patent number: 6537680
    Abstract: Paper or paperboard laminate composed of at least one bulk-promoting layer, here termed the bulk layer, and on at least one side at the bulk layer at least one secondary layer, secondary layer and bulk layer being joined to one another directly or indirectly over basically the whole of their surfaces facing one another, 40-95% of the bulk layer consists of cellulose fibers with a freeness of 550-950 ml CSF, the secondary layer/layers has/have a greater density than the bulk layer, and the laminate has a bending stiffness index higher than 2.5 Nm7/kg3, but less than 14 Nm7/kg3, calculated as a geometric mean value for machine and transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag (publ)
    Inventors: Leif Norlander, Annika Karlsson, Mats Fredlund
  • Patent number: 6340408
    Abstract: A method for the preparation of cellulosic pulp capable of being defibrated (fluffed) for the manufacture of an absorbent material intended to be incorporated as a component in absorbent products. A stock of cellulosic fibres in aqueous suspension is pH-adjusted to 4<pH<8, that at least any water-soluble, non-polymeric aluminium salt is added to the stock, said salt in aqueous solutions at said pH forming at least any hydrocomplex with aluminium of the type Al(OH)nx, where n is a number between 1 and 3, and x is o, + or 2+, that said salt in aqueous solution is caused to act on the cellulosic fibres in said suspension at said pH during a period of time of at least 2 min, and that the fibre pulp thereafter is formed to a web, which is dewatered and dried. The invention also relates to the prepared cellulose pulp as such and to its use in absorbent products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag (Publ)
    Inventor: Leif Norlander
  • Patent number: 6176973
    Abstract: An absorbent cellulose product includes cellulose fibers which are cross-linked by reaction with an effective quantity of one or more water-soluble polymers which are produced in advance, which have an average molecular weight of between 350 and 70,000 g/mol, and which possess free acid or aldehyde groups. When the product is being prepared, the cellulose fibers are impregnated with the polymers in aqueous solution. The impregnated substance is dried and defibered at the latest after drying, after which the defibered cellulose fibers are cross-linked in the dry state by means of heating the impregnated, dried and defibered cellulose product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag (PUBL)
    Inventor: Leif Norlander
  • Patent number: 5779857
    Abstract: Defibrated cellulose product comprising a fibrous structure having good compressibility under the influence of heat and pressure. The structure is obtained by cross-linking, in a dry state, cellulose fibers which are impregnated with cross-linking agent and at least one polyfunctional alcohol, and which a difibrated prior to carrying out the cross-linking reaction. The cross-linking reaction is carried out at an elevated temperature of at least 110.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolaf
    Inventor: Leif Norlander
  • Patent number: 5536369
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluff pulp for absorbent sanitary products consisting of cellulose with cross linkings between the cellulose molecules in the cellulose fibers, and a method for its preparation. The characteristics feature of the invention is that the chemical cross linkings between the cellulose molecules in the cellulose fibers are at least partly formed by a heterocyclic compound containing in addition to coal at least two nitrogen atoms in the ring. The specific volume of the pulp in wet state is at least 9 dm.sup.3 /kg, its absorption capacity >11 g/g, and its brightness (dry sheet) is at least >65% ISO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag
    Inventor: Leif Norlander
  • Patent number: D655126
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Gregory, Vincent Haley, Leif Norland, Zachary Lownds, Joel G. VanFaasen
  • Patent number: D655564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Gregory, Vincent Haley, Leif Norland, Zachary Lownds, Joel G. VanFaasen
  • Patent number: D664800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher A. Gregory, Vincent Haley, Leif Norland, Zachary Lownds, Joel G. VanFaasen