Patents by Inventor Martin Johansson

Martin Johansson 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: 20130310451
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds useful for the inhibition of IL-6/STAT signaling and/or PI3K/NF-?B signaling in the treatment of associated diseases or conditions, e.g. cancer. A pharmaceutical composition comprising such novel compounds, its use and a method thereof, is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: GLACTONE PHARMA DEVELOPMENT AB
    Inventors: Ritha Gidlöf, Martin Johansson, Olov Sterner, Eduardo Muñoz
  • Patent number: 8554441
    Abstract: A traction control system and methodology that utilize a phase-out and phase-in of maximum drive torque and/or a regenerative brake torque based on vehicle speed and road slope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: e-AAM Driveline Systems AB
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Matilda Hallnor
  • Publication number: 20130162500
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communications system for communicating with user equipment located inside a physical structure. The system comprise a node having at least two antenna ports and being adapted for wireless communication with the user equipment, and at least one leaky cable having two ends wherein each end of the at least one leaky cable is connected to one of the antenna ports of the node. The at least one leaky cable is provided at least partially inside the physical structure and being adapted for wireless communication over a radio channel with the user equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Mikael Coldrey, Henrik Asplund, Martin Johansson, Andreas Nilsson
  • Patent number: 8457697
    Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprising an input/output connection and a first and a second tuning network with different transfer functions. The arrangement additionally comprises an antenna and a switch for connecting the input/output connection of the arrangement to one of said tuning networks, with a second switch for connecting the antenna of the arrangement to the tuning network to which the input/output connection of the arrangement has been connected. The arrangement comprises a sensor for sensing a form factor of the arrangement or of an apparatus in which the arrangement is used, and said sensor can be used for influencing said first and second switches, so that a device which has been connected to the arrangement may be connected to the antenna via a tuning network optimal for the current form factor of the arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Patrik Persson, Jonas Fridén, Sven Anders Gösta Derneryd, Anders Stjernman
  • Patent number: 8415333
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds having the general formula (I), and which compounds are useful to treat a disorder or disease characterized by bronchoconstriction, e.g. COPD and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Respiratorious AB
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Viveca Thornqvist Otlner, Jorgen Toftered, David Wensbo, Maria Dalence
  • Patent number: 8384597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for changing the radiation pattern shape of an antenna array during electrical tilting. The antenna array has multiple antenna elements, and the system comprises a phase-shifting device provided with a primary port configured to receive a transmit signal, and multiple secondary ports configured to provide phase shifted output signals to each antenna element. The system further comprises a phase-taper device that changes phase taper over the antenna elements, and thus the beam shape, with tilt angle ?. The invention is adapted for use in down-link as well as up-link within a wireless communication system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Lars Manholm, Mats H Andersson, Martin Johansson, Sven Oscar Petersson
  • Patent number: 8385926
    Abstract: A sub-node, such as a repeater station or relay station, equipped with a multi-beam sub-node link antenna. The beams of the sub-node link antenna allow communication between the sub-node and at least two nodes (access points/base stations) 11A-B; 11A-E. The sub-node is further provided with at least one transmitting and receiving coverage antenna to generate coverage in at least one geographical secondary coverage area a; a-c, and a control mechanism that selects one of the nodes to extend the geographical primary coverage area A-B; A-E of the node 11A-B; 11A-E to include the geographical secondary coverage area a; a-c of the sub-node. The invention is also related to a cellular communication network, and a method for generating coverage in a cellular communication network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Mats H Andersson, Ingemar Folke Karlsson
  • Publication number: 20130038506
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a node (1) in a wireless communication system comprising at least one antenna arrangement (2). The antenna arrangement (2) comprises at least a first antenna part (3) and a second antenna part (4), each antenna part (3, 4, 5) having a longitudinal extension along which extension a corresponding column axis (6, 7, 8) runs. The column axis divides each antenna part in two longitudinal sub-parts. Each antenna part (3, 4, 5) further comprises at least three antenna elements (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) distributed along said column axis (6, 7, 8) and being connected to a corresponding antenna port arrangement (15, 16, 17). For each antenna part (3, 4, 5), at least one (10, 12, 14) of said antenna elements is positioned on said column axis (6, 7, 8), and at least one (9, 11, 13) of said antenna elements is positioned separate from said column axis (6, 7, 8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson(publ)
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Bjorn Johannisson, Stefan Johansson, Sven Petersson
  • Publication number: 20130040651
    Abstract: A node in a wireless communication system comprising at least a first cell region and a second cell region, where cell borders delimit between different cell regions. The node comprises at least a first antenna function with a first antenna radiation lobe and a second antenna function with a second antenna radiation lobe, the radiation lobes being arranged to cover the first cell region at the same time. For each cell region, only one of the antenna radiation lobes is intended for communication at each cell border. Furthermore, the first antenna radiation lobe is arranged for signals at a first frequency band, and the second antenna radiation lobe is arranged for signals at least a second frequency band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET L M ERICSSON
    Inventors: Anders Derneryd, Martin Johansson, Arne Simonsson
  • Publication number: 20120319900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna comprising multiple array elements with a first and second feeding point, each associated with orthogonal polarizations, each array element has a first and second phase centre each associated with the orthogonal polarizations, the first and second phase centres of said array elements are arranged in at least two columns, and one antenna port connected to the first and second feeding points of at least two array elements with first phase centre and second phase centre arranged in the at least two columns via a respective feeding network. The feeding network comprises a beam forming network having a primary connection, connected to the antenna port, and at least four secondary connections. The beam forming network divides power between the first feeding point and the second feeding point and controls phase shift differences between the respective feeding points with phase centre arranged in different columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson(publ)
    Inventors: Stefan Johansson, Martin Johansson, Sven Oscar Petersson
  • Patent number: 8318768
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds having the general formula (I), and which compounds are useful to manufacture a medicament to treat a disorder or disease characterized by bronchoconstriction, e.g. COPD and asthma, and vasoconstriction, e.g. hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Respiratorius AB
    Inventors: Maria Dalence, Martin Johansson, Viveca Thornqvist Oltner, Jörgen Toftered, David Wensbo
  • Publication number: 20120289916
    Abstract: A method of providing a stoma with a removable connection for a receptacle includes securing an implant onto the stoma of a patient, wherein the implant has an axial interior section for fixation inside the body and an axial exterior section extending outwards from the body, a free end of the exterior section accommodates mounting of a detachable device, and a distal portion of the interior section includes an anchoring section, extending radially from the distal portion of the interior section. The anchoring section has an inner anchoring ring, an outer anchoring ring and at least one connection member configured and dimensioned for resiliently connecting the inner and outer anchoring rings in a manner to provide axial resilience and anchorage to the anchoring section such that the anchoring section is able to respond to movements and absorb the shear of the implant in relation to adjacent organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: OSTOMYCURE A/S
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Robert Axelsson, Anette Johnsson, Bjorn Edwin, Erik Fosse
  • Patent number: 8295772
    Abstract: Apparatus in a wireless telecommunications system comprises at least a first antenna of a first polarization and a second antenna of a second polarization. The apparatus additionally comprises a receiver and a transmitter, and is intended for communication with at least one other device in the wireless telecommunications system. The apparatus is equipped with a polarization estimator for estimating the polarization state of a signal which is received from the one other device, and a polarization controller for adapting the polarization state of signals transmitted from the apparatus to the one other device on the basis of the estimate of the received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Sven Petersson, Henrik Asplund, Jan-Erik Berg, Stefan Felter, Martin Johansson
  • Publication number: 20120245535
    Abstract: A medical closure device serves for coupling to a discharge opening of a device protruding from a mammalian body. The medical closure device includes a coupling part for engaging a part of the device protruding from the mammalian body. The coupling part is a circumferential flexible member delimiting a coupling opening configurable between a relaxed configuration where the coupling opening cannot pass over the medical device and a stressed configuration where the coupling opening of the coupling part can pass over the medical device. The coupling part has a securing member for securing the coupling part to a closure part, such as a cap, an ostomy bag, a catheter, or an irrigation device, for subsequent closure of a discharge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: OSTOMYCURE AS
    Inventors: Christer Jacobsson, Martin Johansson, Jimmy Gido Schon, Jens Nygarden Brandstorm, Janame Wetterheim, Erik Elwing
  • Patent number: 8260336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for adjusting a radiation beam pattern of an antenna arrangement providing coverage in an area. The antenna arrangement comprises an antenna having at least one array of antenna elements connected to a distribution network configured to generate the radiation beam pattern. The method comprises: arranging the antenna elements of said array in at least one column in an antenna plane in relation to a reference plane, each column comprising multiple antenna elements arranged in at least two sub-panels; arranging a motion sensor to the antenna arrangement, said motion sensor is configured to detect deviation of the antenna elements relative the reference plane; and adjusting a beam shape of the radiation beam pattern based on the detected deviation of the antenna to maintain coverage in the area by controlling the distribution network. The invention also relates to an antenna arrangement and base station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Sven Oskar Petersson
  • Patent number: 8220861
    Abstract: A vehicle body is provided that includes, but is not limited to a frame and a roof held above the frame so as to be movable between a closed configuration in which it covers a passenger compartment and an open configuration in which the passenger compartment is uncovered. The passenger compartment has at least one door. At least one pair of pillars is mounted to the frame to the rear of the door for supporting the roof in its closed configuration. The roof is adapted to assume an intermediate configuration between its open and closer configurations in which the roof is spaced apart from said pillars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Taras Czornyj, Martin Johansson
  • Patent number: 8212732
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual polarized array antenna comprising at least two dual polarized antenna elements being arranged for radiating electromagnetic energy having a first polarization, constituting a first antenna radiation pattern, via a connection to a first antenna port, and electromagnetic energy having a second polarization, constituting a second antenna radiation pattern, via a connection to a second antenna port, the second polarization being orthogonal to the first polarization, the first antenna radiation pattern and second antenna radiation pattern each having a main beam and a number of side-lobes with nulls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Sven Petersson, Anders Derneryd, Ulrika Engström, Martin Johansson, Lars Manholm
  • Publication number: 20120157461
    Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein the wedged bonds, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5a, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, X and Y have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer and conditions affected by inhibition of angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Jenny Persson, Rikard Larsson, Olov Sterner, Martin Johansson
  • Publication number: 20120123361
    Abstract: A percutaneous ostomy implant for implantation into the abdominal wall of a patient. The implant has a cylindrical part for mounting an external detachable device thereto, an ingrowth mesh and a circular flange for anchoring the implant. The cylindrical part and circular flange are attached to opposite ends of the ingrowth mesh. The ingrowth mesh is arranged such that when the implant is implanted in the abdominal wall of a patient, the epidermis meets the ingrowth mesh and is able to attach therethrough directly to serosal tissue of a bowel segment inside the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Martin Johansson, Björn Edwin, Leif Hulten, Peter Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20120108297
    Abstract: The invention discloses an antenna device for a radio base station in a cellular telephony system, which comprises a first and a second input connection for a first (D1) and a second (D2) data stream, and a first and a second polarization former, one for each of said data streams. The device also comprises a first and a second antenna of respective first and second polarizations, and one amplifier each. The device also comprises a first and a second combiner, so that the outputs from the polarization formers may be combined as input to each of the first and second antennas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Sven Petersson, Martin Johansson, Ulrika Engström