Patents by Inventor Sture Alm

Sture Alm 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).

  • Patent number: 8222577
    Abstract: Method for treating a crank pin of a crank shaft. In the method hardness of the crank pin surface is measured and when the hardness is over a predetermined limit value, depth of the hard spot is measured. Heat treatment parameters are determined at least on the basis of the depth measurement and the hard spot is heat treated. During the heat treatment the hard spot is heated by an induction heating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Wärtsilä Finland Oy
    Inventors: Reine Gustafsson, Sture Alm
  • Publication number: 20100012648
    Abstract: Method for treating a crank pin of a crank shaft. In the method hardness of the crank pin surface is measured and when the hardness is over a predetermined limit value, depth of the hard spot is measured. Heat treatment parameters are determined at least on the basis of the depth measurement and the hard spot is heat treated. During the heat treatment the hard spot is heated by an induction heating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: WÄRTSILÄ FINLAND OY
    Inventors: Reine Gustafsson, Sture Alm
  • Patent number: 6746187
    Abstract: A circular hole saw blade is provided with a removable edge protector. The edge protector is in the form of a cylindrical loop of stiff elastic polymer material inserted coaxially into the blade alongside an inner cylindrical surface thereof. The loop has an inner axial end situated inside of the blade and an outer axial end disposed axially outwardly of the cutting teeth of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Kapman AB
    Inventor: Sture Alm
  • Patent number: 6695143
    Abstract: A package for a product includes a base plate on which the product is disposed, and a bridge disposed on the base plate in overlying relationship to a first portion of the product. A lid is disposed in overlying relationship to a second portion of the product and is secured to the base plate by a sliding connection which guides the lid for limited sliding movement parallel to the base plate to expose the second portion of the product. The sliding connection constrains the lid against dislodgment from the base plate in a direction perpendicular to the base plate. An intermediate plate is disposed between the base plate and the lid and is arranged to prevent the sliding movement of the lid. The intermediate plate is formed of a tearable material, such as cardboard, wherein tearing of the intermediate plate releases the lid for the sliding movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Kanthal AB
    Inventors: Sture Alm, Tord Englund, Staffan Lindberg
  • Publication number: 20030075471
    Abstract: Package for elongated products, comprising a base plate (11) of strong elastic material, an intermediate plate (21) of a low strength material and a lid (31) of strong material, where one or more products are originally enclosed in the package by pressing the lid against the intermediate and base plates, and where the intermediate plate prevents displacement of the lid. The package is opened by tearing the intermediate plate apart and away, making the lid displaceable relative to the base plate, thereby permitting opening and closing of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Sture Alm, Tord Englund, Staffan Lindberg
  • Publication number: 20030077138
    Abstract: An edge protector for a hole saw made as a strip (21) of a polymer material assembled as loop fitting inside the hole saw blade, with a width exceeding the height of the cylindrical toothed part of the hole saw blade (11) so much that the saw teeth are protected from damaging or being damaged by hard items when stored
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Sture Alm
  • Patent number: 6120221
    Abstract: A holesaw includes an arbor for supporting a pilot drill and a bell-shaped sawblade. The sawblade is attached to a lower threaded portion of the arbor. A pin support with at least one pin engages the top of the holesaw blade and is axially movable but not rotationally movable relative to the arbor. A clamping sleeve is threaded onto an upper threaded portion of the arbor. The clamping sleeve can be screwed down to press against the bell top of the sawblade. A spring may be disposed between the clamping sleeve and the pin support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Sandvik Aktiebolag
    Inventor: Sture Alm
  • Patent number: 4772046
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for tensioning a seat belt in an automotive vehicle in the event of a collision. The belt extends through a slot in a displaceable and rotatable drum. One end of a tensioning strap is inserted into the slot and connected to a wedge located therein. The other end of the tensioning strap is attached to the chassis of the vehicle. When the drum is rotated, by means of a drive means intended herefor, both the tensioning strap and the belt strap are reeled onto the drum, therewith causing the drum to be displaced downwards while reducing the effective length of the belt strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: AB Volvo
    Inventors: Ove Salomonsson, Sture Alm
  • Patent number: D456651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Kapman AB
    Inventors: Richard Lindahl, Tord Englund, Staffan Garras, Sture Alm
  • Patent number: D307536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Sandvik AB
    Inventor: Sture Alm
  • Patent number: D317985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Sandvik Aktiebolag
    Inventor: Sture Alm