Patents by Inventor Marten Sjoberg

Marten Sjoberg 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: 20220047097
    Abstract: Merchandise supply device for storing and making available for picking sell-by-weight loose products. The device comprises a container (10) having side walls (12, 12,13) and a bottom wall (14), which walls (11-14) together define a storage space for the product, wherein a sloped bottom wall (14) is arranged for gravity feeding the product from a rear fill opening (15) to a front pick-out opening (17), which pick-out opening (17) is covered by an openable lid (13). The pick-out opening (17) is covered by an intrusion barrier device (30) comprising an iris port (40). An intrusion barrier device for use with a merchandise supply device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Mårten SJÖBERG, Linda ERIKSSON
  • Patent number: 11051636
    Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing product has an upper inlet opening, a lower outlet opening and walls. Side walls and a downwardly sloping bottom wall defining an interior space for product. An outlet valve member is connected to a handle and arranged at the outlet opening for selectively allowing outward flow of the product through the outlet opening by manual operation of the handle. A body of the container has two mutually opposing first sidewalls, a second sidewall forming a rear wall and a forwardly sloping bottom wall. A front piece of the body forms a third side wall and is releasably fixed to a front portion of the body. The outlet valve member is connected to the handle by at least one cylindrical shaft received between a first semi circular recess arranged in the body and a second semi circular recess arranged in the front piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: HL DISPLAY AB
    Inventors: Oscar Sunesson, Isak Åberg, Mårten Sjöberg
  • Publication number: 20210106147
    Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing product has an upper inlet opening, a lower outlet opening and walls. Side walls and a downwardly sloping bottom wall defining an interior space for product. An outlet valve member is connected to a handle and arranged at the outlet opening for selectively allowing outward flow of the product through the outlet opening by manual operation of the handle. A body of the container has two mutually opposing first sidewalls, a second sidewall forming a rear wall and a forwardly sloping bottom wall. A front piece of the body forms a third side wall and is releasably fixed to a front portion of the body. The outlet valve member is connected to the handle by at least one cylindrical shaft received between a first semi circular recess arranged in the body and a second semi circular recess arranged in the front piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: HL Display AB
    Inventors: Oscar SUNESSON, Isak Åberg, Mårten SJÖBERG
  • Publication number: 20200189836
    Abstract: A gravity feed dispenser for dispensing bulk products from an exchangeable container with a tearable bottom portion. The gravity feed dispenser comprises a stationary holder comprising a seat portion arranged to receive at least a lower portion of the exchangeable container, an outlet opening for dispensing the bulk product and a valve arrangement which is arranged operatively between the seat portion and the outlet opening, for selectively allowing and preventing outward flow of the bulk product from the exchangeable container through the outlet opening. The seat portion comprises essentially vertically arranged opposed side wall portions, a rear wall portion and a front wall portion arranged to receive at least a lower portion of the exchangeable container when inserted from above. The front wall portion of the seat portion exhibits a slit configured to allow removal of said tearable bottom portion of the exchangeable container through the slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: HL Display AB
    Inventors: Oscar SUNESSON, Mårten SJÖBERG, Isak ÅBERG
  • Patent number: 10334949
    Abstract: System for fixation of shelf accessories to a shelf, the system comprising; —an elongate front fixation device (120, 220, 320, 420) having a longitudinal direction and being arranged to be fixed to a shelf (10), at or adjacent and in parallel with a front edge (11) of said shelf. The fixation device comprises at least one channel wall (123, 223, 323, 423) defining a longitudinally extending, open engagement channel (124, 224, 324, 424). At least one shelf accessory (140, 240, 340, 440, 640) is arranged to be supported on an upper surface of the shelf and comprising an engagement member (150, 250, 350, 450, 650) arranged to be brought into engagement with said channel wall, for fixation of the shelf accessory to the front fixation device and the shelf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventors: Asko Leinonen, Isak Åberg, Mårten Sjöberg
  • Patent number: 10219637
    Abstract: A feeder device configured for mounting on a shelf for feeding successive products (p) to a front of the shelf. The device comprises an elongated guide member (10) which is configured for extending longitudinally backwards from the front of the shelf when the device is mounted. A sled (30) is slidably arranged at the guide member (10) such that the sled can slide along the length of the elongated guide member, and configured for engaging a backmost product of the successive products (P) for pushing the products towards the front of the shelf. The feeder device also comprises means (35) for urging the sled (30) along the guide member (10) towards a front end of said guide member. Indication means are arranged to indicate that the sled (30) has reached a certain position along the guide member (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: HL DISPLAY AB
    Inventors: Isak Åberg, Mårten Sjöberg
  • Publication number: 20180242756
    Abstract: A feeder device configured for mounting on a shelf for feeding successive products (p) to a front of the shelf. The device comprises an elongated guide member (10) which is configured for extending longitudinally backwards from the front of the shelf when the device is mounted. A sled (30) is slidably arranged at the guide member (10) such that the sled can slide along the length of the elongated guide member, and configured for engaging a backmost product of the successive products (P) for pushing the products towards the front of the shelf. The feeder device also comprises means (35) for urging the sled (30) along the guide member (10) towards a front end of said guide member. Indication means are arranged to indicate that the sled (30) has reached a certain position along the guide member (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: HL DISPLAY AB
    Inventors: Isak ÅBERG, Mårten SJÖBERG
  • Publication number: 20180020830
    Abstract: System for fixation of shelf accessories to a shelf, the system comprising; —an elongate front fixation device (120, 220, 320, 420) having a longitudinal direction and being arranged to be fixed to a shelf (10), at or adjacent and in parallel with a front edge (11) of said shelf. The fixation device comprises at least one channel wall (123, 223, 323, 423) defining a longitudinally extending, open engagement channel (124, 224, 324, 424). At least one shelf accessory (140, 240, 340, 440, 640) is arranged to be supported on an upper surface of the shelf and comprising an engagement member (150, 250, 350, 450, 650) arranged to be brought into engagement with said channel wall, for fixation of the shelf accessory to the front fixation device and the shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Asko LEINONEN, Isak ÅBERG, Mårten SJÖBERG
  • Publication number: 20050121573
    Abstract: Mounting device for merchandise display prongs intended for displaying merchandise in shops and the like and comprising a cantilever arm (11), and made from one or more parallel wires or rails, for carrying the merchandise. The device comprises two interacting parts, a first part (1) of which is intended to be mounted on a supporting structure (10), while the second part (4) is movable relative to the first part. The two parts are made with releasable locking means which make it possible to lock the second part (4) at different heights relative to the first part (1) so as to allow height relative to the first part (1) so as to allow height adjustment of merchandise display prong (11) supported by the second part. It is preferred that the second part (4) is made in the form of a slide which is displaceable along the first part (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: HL DISPLAY AB
    Inventors: Bengt Ahlund, Marten Sjoberg, Borje Josefsson
  • Publication number: 20050077257
    Abstract: Arrangement for merchandise display prongs intended for displaying merchandise in shops and the like, comprising a cantilever arm (1) for carrying the merchandise and a feed device (4) which is displaceable along the arm and provided with a grip part (6). The feed device is intended to be maneuvered manually in order to displace the merchandise carried by the arm (1) in the forward direction toward its free end for the purpose of bringing about a favorable display of the merchandise. The feed device (4) is spring-preloaded toward the attachment end of the cantilever arm. The arrangement comprises an unrollable spiral spring (9), the spring roll (8) of which is arranged in a seat on that side of the feed device (4) which faces the attachment end of the arm (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Bengt Ahlund, Marten Sjoberg
  • Publication number: 20050044765
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for mounting on shelves in shops and department stones and intended for inter alia advertising messages in sheet form, product samples and the like. The shelves are divided into compartments by means of dividers (2) which extend between the front and rear edges of the shelf and, at their front ends, are made with a gripping part (3) comprising two gripping claws which are separated by an intermediate slot (4) and are intended to engage with a mounting strip (7) running along the front edge of the shelf. The holder (11) has a slotted portion which makes it possible for it to be slipped onto the front end edge of the divider (2), and, extending downward from this portion, two legs with opposite locking projections (19) which are adapted to enter into locking engagement in the slot (4) between the gripping claws when the holder is slipped onto the divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Bengt Ahlund, Marten Sjoberg, Borje Josefsson
  • Publication number: 20050040122
    Abstract: An arrangement for merchandise display prongs for displaying merchandise in shops and the like and including a cantilever arm for carrying the merchandise and a feed device which is displaceable along the arm and provided with a grip part. The feed device is intended, when acted on manually, to displace the merchandise carried by the arm in the forward direction toward its free end for the purpose of bringing about a favorable display of the merchandise. The cantilever arm is in the form of a profiled rail with a groove extending on the underside, in that the feed device is guided by the profiled rail and is made with an elongate maneuvering arm, in that the maneuvering arm runs in a protected manner in the groove in the profiled rail, and in that a guide element for the maneuvering arm is arranged at the front end of the profiled rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Applicant: HL Display AB
    Inventors: Bengt Ahlund, Marten Sjoberg, Borje Josefsson
  • Patent number: D503331
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventor: Mårten Sjöberg
  • Patent number: D495539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventor: Mårten Sjöberg
  • Patent number: D496179
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventor: Mårten Sjöberg
  • Patent number: D500091
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventor: Mårten Sjöberg
  • Patent number: D838522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: HL Display AB
    Inventor: Marten Sjoberg