Patents by Inventor Sture Andersson
Sture Andersson 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: 6767051Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Collins and Aikman Products Co.Inventors: Per Erlandsson, Duane Poliquin, Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 6722691Abstract: An air-bag (8) is mounted in the roof of a motor vehicle to be deployed in front of an occupant (7) of the vehicle. The air-bag is constrained by tear straps (15) within the air-bag to inflate initially as a “curtain” in front of the occupant of the vehicle, that curtain only having a relatively narrow thickness (t). When the tear-straps break, the bag has a more rounded configuration. The bas is releasably retained within a recess (9) which initially houses the bag. When the bag is fully inflated, the bag becomes totally separated from the recess, to prevent the bag forcing the head of the occupant rearwardly as the torso of the occupant moves forwardly during an accident.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Håland, Sture Andersson, Dick Eriksson, Bengt Pipkorn, Jörgen Persson
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Patent number: 6719363Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Collins & Aikman Products Co.Inventors: Per Erlandsson, Duane Poliquin, Sture Andersson
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Publication number: 20040051335Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Per Erlandsson, Duane Poliquin, Sture Andersson
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Publication number: 20040051344Abstract: Hinges are provided for vehicle floor systems that include an elongated, planar bridge member, and opposite first and second hinge members pivotally attached to the bridge member. The first and second hinge members are each pivotally connected to a respective edge portion of the bridge member. Each hinge member includes a base member and a planar upper panel that extends outwardly from the base member. The upper panel of each hinge member is configured to removably secure a vehicle floor panel thereto. Each hinge member is movable between a first position wherein the upper panel may be substantially coplanar with the bridge member, and a second position wherein the upper panel is transverse to the bridge member. The width of the bridge member is at least twice the pile dimension or compressed pile dimension of overlying carpet to prevent damage to the carpet when the hinge members are pivoted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Per Erlandsson, Duane Poliquin, Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 6623031Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which has a door frame and a door contained within the door frame. The safety device includes: a gas generator; a sensor for sensing at least one of a side impact and a roll-over for activating the gas generator; and an inflatable element connected to the gas generator for being inflated with gas from the gas generator upon activation of the gas generator. The inflatable element can thus assume a non-inflated mode and an inflated mode and can further be positioned adjacent the door in an inflated-mode thereof. The inflatable element is further made of fabric and includes: a first fabric layer defining a front part thereof; a second fabric layer defining a back part thereof, selected parts of the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being interconnected for defining one of linear and point shaped links where the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are directly secured together.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Haland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jörgen Svensson
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Publication number: 20030047921Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle comprises an inflatable element(8) which is initially stored in position in a recess in a door frame(4). A gas generator(5) may provide gas to inflate the inflatable element. When the inflatable element is inflated it extends between the head of a person sitting in the motor vehicle and the door, or a window in the door. The device provides protection in a side impact or roll-over situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Yngve Haland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jorgen Svensson
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Patent number: 6494480Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which has a door frame and a door contained within the door frame. The safety device includes: a gas generator; a sensor for sensing at least one of a side impact and a roll-over for activating the gas generator; and an inflatable element connected to the gas generator for being inflated with gas from the gas generator upon activation of the gas generator. The inflatable element can thus assume a non-inflated mode and an inflated mode and can further be positioned adjacent the door in an inflated-mode thereof The inflatable element is further made of fabric and includes: a first fabric layer defining a front part thereof, a second fabric layer defining a back part thereof, selected parts of the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being interconnected for defining one of linear and point shaped links where the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are directly secured together.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Håland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jörgen Svensson
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Patent number: 6402192Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which has a door frame and a door contained within the door frame includes: a gas generator; a sensor for sensing at least one of a side impact and a roll-over for activating the gas generator; and an inflatable element connected to the gas generator for being inflated with gas from the gas generator upon activation of the gas generator. The inflatable element can thus assume a non-inflated mode and an inflated mode and can further be positioned adjacent the door in an inflated-mode thereof. The inflatable element is further made of fabric and includes: a first fabric layer defining a front part thereof; a second fabric layer defining a back part thereof, selected parts of the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being interconnected for defining one of linear and point shaped links where the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are directly secured together.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Håland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jörgen Svensson
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Publication number: 20020008371Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle comprises an inflatable element(8) which is initially stored in position in a recess in a door frame(4). A gas generator(5) may provide gas to inflate the inflatable element. When the inflatable element is inflated it extends between the head of a person sitting in the motor vehicle and the door, or a window in the door, The device provides protection in a side impact or roll-over situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Applicant: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Haland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jorgen Svensson
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Publication number: 20020008370Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle comprises an inflatable element (8) which is initially stored in position in a recess in a door frame (4). A gas generator (5) may provide gas to inflate the inflatable element. When the inflatable element is inflated it extends between the head of a person sitting in the motor vehicle and the door, or a window in the door. The device provides protection in a side impact or roll-over situation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Applicant: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Haland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jorgen Svensson
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Patent number: 6312009Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which has a door frame and a door contained within the door frame. The safety device includes: a gas generator; a sensor for sensing at least one of a side impact and a roll-over for activating the gas generator; and an inflatable element connected to the gas generator for being inflated with gas from the gas generator upon activation of the gas generator. The inflatable element can thus assume a non-inflated mode and an inflated mode and can further be positioned adjacent the door in an inflated-mode thereof. The inflatable element is further made of fabric and includes: a first fabric layer defining a front part thereof; a second fabric layer defining a back part thereof, selected parts of the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being interconnected for defining one of linear and point shaped links where the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are directly secured together.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve Håland, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jörgen Svensson
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Patent number: 6179379Abstract: A safety seat for use in a motor vehicle has a squab (101) and a back (104) and a head-rest (105). There is a pivotal connection between the back (104) and the squab (101). The head-rest (105) is mounted on a series of levers (112). If the vehicle is involved in a rear impact, the back (104) of the seat may move rearwardly. Simultaneously, because of the levers (112) the head-rest (105) will move forwardly relative to the back of the seat. Thus, the head-rest will come into contact with the head of the occupant of the seat, thus minimizing the risk of “whiplash” injuries.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventor: Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 6099029Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which has a door frame and a door contained within the door frame. The safety device includes: a gas generator; a sensor for sensing at least one of a side impact and a roll-over for activating the gas generator; and an inflatable element connected to the gas generator for being inflated with gas from the gas generator upon activation of the gas generator. The inflatable element can thus assume a non-inflated mode and an inflated mode and can further be positioned adjacent the door in an inflated-mode thereof. The inflatable element is further made of fabric and includes: a first fabric layer defining a front part thereof; a second fabric layer defining a back part thereof, selected parts of the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being interconnected for defining one of linear and point shaped links where the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are directly secured together.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve H.ang.land, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jorgen Svensson
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Patent number: 6076887Abstract: A vehicle seat (1) comprises a squab (2) and a back (3). The seat is associated with a roll-over sensor (11) which activates a pyrotechnic charge within a cylinder (12) to cause the seat (1) to move to an alternative configuration in which the head of the occupant of the seat is moved so that the clearance between the head of the occupant and the roof is increased. The head of the occupant is thus spaced further from the roof of the vehicle, since the roof of the vehicle may be depressed during a roll-over accident.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventor: Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 6050637Abstract: A safety seat for a motor vehicle has a squab (1) and a back (4). A support (6) is connected to the squab and the back is pivotally connected (13) to the support (6). A motion-restricting device (22) is provided in the form of a hydraulic damper which permits relative free movement of the back of the seat rearwardly until part (12) of the back of the seat engages a stop (11), but which resists any subsequent tendency for the back of the seat to move forwardly with a pivot movement about the pivot (13) away from the stop (11).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve H.ang.land, Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 5788270Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which has a door frame and a door contained within the door frame. The safety device includes: a gas generator; a sensor for sensing at least one of a side impact and a roll-over for activating the gas generator; and an inflatable element connected to the gas generator for being inflated with gas from the gas generator upon activation of the gas generator. The inflatable element can thus assume a non-inflated mode and an inflated mode and can further be positioned adjacent the door in an inflated-mode thereof. The inflatable element is further made of fabric and includes: a first fabric layer defining a front part thereof; a second fabric layer defining a back part thereof, selected parts of the first fabric layer and second fabric layer being interconnected for defining one of linear and point shaped links where the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are directly secured together.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1996Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Autoliv Development ABInventors: Yngve H.ANG.land, Lars-Erik Florberger, Sture Andersson, Simomn Valkenburg, I. Jorgen Svensson
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Patent number: 4999892Abstract: A device at machines for continuous separation of at least one strip (49) from a hose-formed material web (14). The device (19) incorporates at least two lead rollers (16, 18) at least one (18) of which being tiltable relative to the other, thus that the end portion of the material web, which is thread on the guide rollers at rotation of the guide rollers, is imparted a continuous, axial feeding motion towards a severing device (50). The tiltable lead roller (18) is supported at one free end of an axially displaceable and in different displacement positions arrestable rod (20), the free end of which is pivotably to a limited extent on one hand about a shaft (31) mainly parallel with the rod and on the other hand about an axis (44) mainly perpendicular to the rod. This (20) is equipped with means (33, 43) for arresting its free end in different angular positions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1989Date of Patent: March 19, 1991Assignee: Svegea of Sweden ABInventor: Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 4981129Abstract: A chain saw has a chain bar (1) with a nose sprocket (5) over which a saw chain (3) circulates. The sprocket (5) is mounted between two nose cheek plates (53). The interior spacing between the plates corresponds to the thickness of the sprocket. The peripheral area of the sprocket with associated teeth at the bar nose extends outside the cheek plates over at least half the sprocket circumference, such that the saw chain passing over the sprocket goes entirely free from the plates and the rest of the bar. Means are arranged for supplying pressurized lubricant via the bar to the sprocket mounting. The lubricant pressure and the gaps between the side surfaces of the sprocket and the inner faces of the cheek plates are such that in operation lubricant passes out through the gaps.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Inventors: Bror E. Osterman, Sture Andersson
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Patent number: 4344270Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and method of packaging commodities in a flexible wrapper. The apparatus includes first and second stations with a wrapper engaging assembly moving between the first and second stations, wrapper cutting and sealing means which severs a bag length from a continuous roll of flexible material, a component for opening the open leading end of the wrapper at the second station, a funnel which is preferably expandable and which engages the open mouth of the wrapper so as to permit loading of the commodity into the wrapper, and a further assembly which seals the open mouth of the bag length, preferably under vacuum, by having a component preferably in the form of a pair of fingers which engages the mouth of the bag to place it under tension whereafter a sealing assembly seals the mouth of the bag to form an improved weld across the mouth of the bag.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1981Date of Patent: August 17, 1982Assignee: Tex Innovation ABInventor: Sture Andersson