Patents by Inventor Soeren Hansen
Soeren Hansen 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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Publication number: 20250027481Abstract: A damping device configured to be mountable on an upper opening of a tower and configured to provide vibration damping during vertical storage and/or vertical transport of the tower is provided. The damping device includes a liquid damper comprising a single liquid tank, a mounting interface configured to mount the liquid damper on the upper opening of the tower. The mounting interface includes one or more load transfer elements configured to transfer vibrations between the tower and the liquid damper. The liquid damper is configured to provide the vibration damping at predetermined frequencies tunable by one or more damping parameters of the liquid damper. The one or more damping parameters are configured such that the liquid damper damps vibrations at least at a first frequency and at a second frequency, the second frequency being different from the first frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: John Hansen, Soeren Majdal Kaarsholm
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Patent number: 11866048Abstract: The disclosure relates to a safety system for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that comprises one or more electromotors powered by a battery system, wherein the safety system allows a “limp home mode” to be activated. The disclosure further relates to a battery electric vehicle provided with such a safety system. The battery system of the electric vehicle preferably is the sole power supply of the vehicle for powering the one or more electromotors for a prolonged period of time, e.g. a period of time greater than 10 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: VOLVO CAR CORPORATIONInventors: Sören Hansen, Nicklas Leuchovius, Sebastian Skoog, Alma Ciric, Adrian Thuresson
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Patent number: 11696640Abstract: A shelving system comprising at least one back panel and at least one block element, the back panel comprises a substantially planar surface, and where the at least one block element is mounted on the back panel, wherein the back panel comprises at least two areas, a first area of the at least one back panel comprising protrusions; the protrusions being mutually identical and positioned on the planar surface in grid points of a regular two dimensional grid; and a second area of the at least one back panel comprises the at least one block element, the block element extending in a distance corresponding to one or multiple of a standard module size in a plane parallel to the planar surface of the back panel in two mutually perpendicular directions defined by grid points of a regular two dimensional grid.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Patent number: 11422193Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a method and system for detecting failures in a cell measuring circuit for a vehicle battery including a plurality of battery cells. First the method includes determining a cell voltage of each of the plurality of cells by the respective cell measuring circuit. Next, the method includes performing cell balancing to balance a cell voltage for the plurality of cells and the cell balancing times are compared to determine if there are deviating cell balancing times, and if there is an identifiable pattern in the cell balancing times which can provide an indication of a failure in any of the cell measuring circuits.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Volvo Car CorporationInventors: Sören Hansen, Nicklas Leuchovius, Louise Almquist, Pierre-Marie Heussaff
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Publication number: 20220216705Abstract: A method for operating a battery system with a plurality of cells, a battery system, a vehicle including such a battery system and a computer program element for operating such a battery system. The method for operating a battery system includes monitoring a state of health of each of the plurality of cells, detecting at least one malfunctioning cell, analysing the state of health of the malfunctioning cell, limiting a discharge power over a time period if the malfunctioning cell has a worst state of health in the battery system or limiting a charge power over a time period if the malfunctioning cell has a best state of health in the battery system, and reducing a minimum state of charge of the battery system over the time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Fabian Fogelberg, Nicklas Leuchovius, Annika Ahlberg Tidblad, Alma Ciric, Sören Hansen
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Patent number: 11253071Abstract: A shelving system comprising a mounting surface and at least one shelf unit, the mounting surface comprises a plurality of mounting holes and one or more elongate power supply rails, the at least one shelf unit comprises aback face comprising at least two thru holes adapted for mounting the shelf unit on the mounting surface, the at least one shelf unit comprises power fittings, wherein the shelving system comprises a first power supply bracket and at least one flexible power cable comprising a first and a second end, the at least one flexible power cable is at the first end electrically connected to the first power supply bracket, and the second end of the at least one flexible power cable is electrically connected to the power fittings of the at least one shelf unit, and the first power supply bracket adapted to electrically connect the first end of the at least one flexible power cable and one of the one or more elongate power supply rails, the shelving system adapted to supply power from the elongate poweType: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Publication number: 20210276556Abstract: The disclosure relates to a safety system for a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that comprises one or more electromotors powered by a battery system, wherein the safety system allows a “limp home mode” to be activated. The disclosure further relates to a battery electric vehicle provided with such a safety system. The battery system of the electric vehicle preferably is the sole power supply of the vehicle for powering the one or more electromotors for a prolonged period of time, e.g. a period of time greater than 10 minutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Sören Hansen, Nicklas Leuchovius, Sebastian Skoog, Alma Ciric, Adrian Thuresson
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Patent number: 11077387Abstract: A test track assembly comprising a test track, the test track comprises a support structure and at least one track portion, adapted for testing a spatial structure; the test track assembly comprises at least two different interchangeable track sections, each of the at least two interchangeable track sections comprises an action track portion, each of the action track portions comprise a different geometrical track path, the action track portions adapted to provide geometric challenges to a user who tests a spatial structure on the test track, the support structure comprises a void adapted to accommodate one of the at least two interchangeable track sections in position such that the action track portion is arranged adjacently in continuation to the at least one track portion, the track portions comprises a starting point and a ending point, which are positioned opposed each end of the test track, wherein the test track assembly comprises a toy construction system, the toy construction system comprises severalType: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Publication number: 20210148980Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a method and system for detecting failures in a cell measuring circuit for a vehicle battery including a plurality of battery cells. First the method includes determining a cell voltage of each of the plurality of cells by the respective cell measuring circuit. Next, the method includes performing cell balancing to balance a cell voltage for the plurality of cells and the cell balancing times are compared to determine if there are deviating cell balancing times, and if there is an identifiable pattern in the cell balancing times which can provide an indication of a failure in any of the cell measuring circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Sören Hansen, Nicklas Leuchovius, Louise Almquist, Pierre-Marie Heussaff
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Publication number: 20200360830Abstract: A test track assembly comprising a test track, the test track comprises a support structure and at least one track portion, adapted for testing a spatial structure; the test track assembly comprises at least two different interchangeable track sections, each of the at least two interchangeable track sections comprises an action track portion, each of the action track portions comprise a different geometrical track path, the action track portions adapted to provide geometric challenges to a user who tests a spatial structure on the test track, the support structure comprises a void adapted to accommodate one of the at least two interchangeable track sections in position such that the action track portion is arranged adjacently in continuation to the at least one track portion, the track portions comprises a starting point and a ending point, which are positioned opposed each end of the test track, wherein the test track assembly comprises a toy construction system, the toy construction system comprises severalType: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Rikke Høgstrup MØLGAARD, Søren Hansen HINGE, Søren HOLM
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Publication number: 20200329868Abstract: A shelving system comprising a mounting surface and at least one shelf unit, the mounting surface comprises a plurality of mounting holes and one or more elongate power supply rails, the at least one shelf unit comprises aback face comprising at least two thru holes adapted for mounting the shelf unit on the mounting surface, the at least one shelf unit comprises power fittings, wherein the shelving system comprises a first power supply bracket and at least one flexible power cable comprising a first and a second end, the at least one flexible power cable is at the first end electrically connected to the first power supply bracket, and the second end of the at least one flexible power cable is electrically connected to the power fittings of the at least one shelf unit, and the first power supply bracket adapted to electrically connect the first end of the at least one flexible power cable and one of the one or more elongate power supply rails, the shelving system adapted to supply power from the elongate poweType: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Rikke Høgstrup MØLGAARD, Søren Hansen HINGE, Søren HOLM
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Publication number: 20200253378Abstract: A hanging item (50) configured for hanging on a mounting surface such as a wall, the hanging item (50) comprises a substantially planar back surface (51), the back surface (51) comprises a mounting hole (1), the mounting hole (1) comprises at least one oblong rectilinear slot (14) and a first insertion hole (10), the width of the at least one oblong rectilinear slot (14) is smaller than a cross sectional size of the first insertion hole (10), wherein the mounting hole (1) comprises a second insertion hole (11), the first insertion hole (10) and second insertion hole (11) are positioned opposed each end of the at least one oblong rectilinear slot (14), the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole (11) communicate with the at least one oblong rectilinear slot (14), the first and second insertion holes are adapted for entry of a protruding support member, such as a bolt, and the at least one oblong rectilinear slot (14) adapted for the protruding support member to be slide from an insertion hole aloType: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Rikke Høgstrup MØLGAARD, Søren Hansen HINGE, Søren HOLM
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Publication number: 20200229594Abstract: A shelving system comprising at least one back panel and at least one block element, the back panel comprises a substantially planar surface, and where the at least one block element is mounted on the back panel, wherein the back panel comprises at least two areas, a first area of the at least one back panel comprising protrusions; the protrusions being mutually identical and positioned on the planar surface in grid points of a regular two dimensional grid; and a second area of the at least one back panel comprises the at least one block element, the block element extending in a distance corresponding to one or multiple of a standard module size in a plane parallel to the planar surface of the back panel in two mutually perpendicular directions defined by grid points of a regular two dimensional grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Rikke Høgstrup MØLGAARD, Søren Hansen HINGE, Søren HOLM
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Patent number: 9974704Abstract: Adjustable article of furniture comprising at least one adjustable element and furnished with an actuator system comprising at least one electrically driven linear actuator with an electrical motor and an electrical controller with an operation device, wherein the system in equipped with a battery pack for operating the system during mobile situations, where a mains supply is not readily available. The battery pack is equipped with a frontend, which allows for the battery pack to be retrofitted on existing actuator systems, without compromising the functionality of the actuator system in connection with charging of the battery. Moreover, the frontend is adapted to facilitate continued viewing of remaining power on the battery pack even though the technology of the battery pack is replaced, e.g. from lead battery to lithium ion battery.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Linak A/SInventors: Søren Hansen, Morten Fog
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Publication number: 20160158081Abstract: Adjustable article of furniture comprising at least one adjustable element and furnished with an actuator system comprising at least one electrically driven linear actuator with an electrical motor and an electrical controller with an operation device, wherein the system in equipped with a battery pack for operating the system during mobile situations, where a mains supply is not readily available. The battery pack is equipped with a frontend, which allows for the battery pack to be retrofitted on existing actuator systems, without compromising the functionality of the actuator system in connection with charging of the battery. Moreover, the frontend is adapted to facilitate continued viewing of remaining power on the battery pack even though the technology of the battery pack is replaced, e.g. from lead battery to lithium ion battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: Linak A/SInventors: Søren Hansen, Morten Fog
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Patent number: D846657Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Patent number: D849156Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Patent number: D861801Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Patent number: D864308Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm
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Patent number: D868904Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rikke Høgstrup Mølgaard, Søren Hansen Hinge, Søren Holm