Patents by Inventor Niklas Nordin
Niklas Nordin 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: 11921517Abstract: A method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device over an area to be cleaned. The method includes storing at least one representation of the area over which the robotic cleaning device is to move, receiving an instruction to execute a cleaning program, localizing, in response to the instruction, the robotic cleaning device relative to the stored representation, and moving over the area to be cleaned as stipulated by the cleaning program by taking into account the stored representation.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Aktiebolaget ElectroluxInventors: Magnus Lindhé, Petter Forsberg, Niklas Nordin
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Publication number: 20210200236Abstract: A method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device over an area to be cleaned. The method includes storing at least one representation of the area over which the robotic cleaning device is to move, receiving an instruction to execute a cleaning program, localizing, in response to the instruction, the robotic cleaning device relative to the stored representation, and moving over the area to be cleaned as stipulated by the cleaning program by taking into account the stored representation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Aktiebolaget ElectroluxInventors: Magnus Lindhé, Petter Forsberg, Niklas Nordin
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Patent number: 11035276Abstract: An exhaust additive distribution arrangement for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine (2) includes an exhaust duct element (14), an exhaust additive injection unit (20), and a primary vaporization element (16); wherein the primary vaporization element (16) is a tubular body arranged in the interior of the exhaust duct element (16), has a predefined space between an inner surface of the exhaust duct element (14) and an outer surface of the primary vaporization element (16), and protrudes from the exhaust duct element (14) at an outlet end; and wherein the exhaust additive injection unit (20) is arranged to inject exhaust additive liquid from a point at the inner surface of the exhaust duct element (14) towards an inner surface of the primary vaporization element (16).Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventors: Robin Hellsing, Rickard Gunsjö, Niklas Nordin, Henrik Birgersson
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Publication number: 20200397204Abstract: A robotic cleaning device configured to control operation of a cleaning program in progress is provided. The robotic cleaning device has a propulsion system configured to move the device, at least one battery configured to power the device, and a controller configured to receive an instruction to pause the cleaning program in progress, control, in response to the instruction to pause, the propulsion system to cause the device to travel to a charging station to recharge the device battery, receive a further instruction to resume the cleaning program that was in progress upon receiving the instruction to pause, and resume, in response to the further instruction, the cleaning program that was in progress upon receiving the instruction to pause.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2017Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Aktiebolaget ElectroluxInventors: Johan NORBERG, Niklas NORDIN
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Publication number: 20200200061Abstract: An exhaust additive distribution arrangement for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine (2) includes an exhaust duct element (14), an exhaust additive injection unit (20), and a primary vaporization element (16); wherein the primary vaporization element (16) is a tubular body arranged in the interior of the exhaust duct element (16), has a predefined space between an inner surface of the exhaust duct element (14) and an outer surface of the primary vaporization element (16), and protrudes from the exhaust duct element (14) at an outlet end; and wherein the exhaust additive injection unit (20) is arranged to inject exhaust additive liquid from a point at the inner surface of the exhaust duct element (14) towards an inner surface of the primary vaporization element (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Scania CV ABInventors: Robin HELLSING, Rickard GUNSJÖ, Niklas NORDIN, Henrik BIRGERSSON
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Publication number: 20190246852Abstract: A method of controlling movement of a robotic cleaning device is provided. The method comprises determining a path to be traversed by robotic cleaning device and controlling movement of the robotic cleaning device along the path. The method further comprises determining whether the movement along the path does not comply with an expected movement, and if so terminating the movement along the path. A robotic cleaning device is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Andreas Klintemyr, Niklas Nordin
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Publication number: 20190133400Abstract: A method of adjusting a height of a robotic cleaning device over a surface across which the robotic cleaning device moves, and a robotic cleaning device performing the method. The method includes receiving a signal indicative of a need to adjust height of the robotic cleaning device over the surface, and controlling, in response to the received signal, at least one actuator configured to adjust height of the robotic cleaning device in accordance with the indicated need.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2016Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Andreas Klintemyr, Niklas Nordin
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Patent number: 9751115Abstract: The invention relates to methods for operating a washer, and in preferred embodiments to a washer having a water tank that is integrally, preferably detachably, formed with the washer, wherein the washer comprises a washing chamber for accommodating goods to be cleaned, said washing chamber having in its lower portion a sump for collecting water during operation of the washer, a water inlet, a circulating pump for circulating water through the washing chamber, and a control unit for controlling a washing cycle carried out by the washer. In accordance with the invention, in this method water is fed via the water inlet into the sump; the pressure within an inlet or outlet conduit of the circulating pump is measured; and based on the pressure measurement the washing cycle is controlled and/or indicator signals are issued to a user of the washer.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.Inventors: Per-Erik Pers, Sarah Tempelmann, Niklas Nordin
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Patent number: 9451864Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher. The dishwasher (10) comprises a washing chamber (11) and a water filtering system arranged in the lower part of the washing chamber (11). The water filtering system comprises a filter (20) and a central filter unit (30) that are removable arranged in said washing chamber (11). The filter (20) has a substantially flat shape and is supported around its outer periphery (21) by a contact surface (22) of a recess (24) in the lower part of the washing chamber (11) and is secured in the washing chamber by the central filter unit (30). The unit (30) is arranged in an opening (31) in the filter (20) and comprises a surface (35) that is pressing on the inner periphery (36) of the opening (31) in the filter (20) to secure the filter (20) in the intended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.Inventors: Sarah Tempelmann, Gerhard Haider, Niklas Nordin
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Publication number: 20150047679Abstract: A dishwasher (2) is provided comprising a washing chamber (8) with a sump (14) and a circulation circuit (16). The circulation circuit (16) comprises the sump (14), a circulation pump (18) and a spraying device (20) for spraying washing liquid into the washing chamber (8). The dishwasher (2) further comprises a reservoir (24) adapted to be connected to water mains, wherein a liquid connection (30) is adapted to transfer liquid from the reservoir (24) to the washing chamber (8). A return system (32) is adapted to transfer liquid from the washing chamber (8) to the reservoir (24). The reservoir (24) is thermally insulated from the washing chamber (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Giuseppe Dreossi, Berndt Krische, Niklas Nordin
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Publication number: 20140305474Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher. The dishwasher (10) comprises a washing chamber (11) and a water filtering system arranged in the lower part of the washing chamber (11). The water filtering system comprises a filter (20) and a central filter unit (30) that are removable arranged in said washing chamber (11). The filter (20) has a substantially flat shape and is supported around its outer periphery (21) by a contact surface (22) of a recess (24) in the lower part of the washing chamber (11) and is secured in the washing chamber by the central filter unit (30). The unit (30) is arranged in an opening (31) in the filter (20) and comprises a surface (35) that is pressing on the inner periphery (36) of the opening (31) in the filter (20) to secure the filter (20) in the intended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.Inventors: Sarah Tempelmann, Gerhard Haider, Niklas Nordin