Patents by Inventor Terese Alstin

Terese Alstin 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).

  • System and method for protecting a bodypart
    Patent number: 8402568
    Abstract: A system and a method for protecting the head of a user in case of an abnormal movement, such as a fall or a collision. The system comprises an apparel (1), an airbag (2), an inflator (3), and a trigger. The airbag includes a first part (7) for surrounding the neck and back head portion of the user after inflation, and a second part (8) for forming a hood surrounding the skull of the user after inflation. The first part (7) and second part (8) are folded and arranged in the apparel (1) before inflation. The apparel is arranged around the neck of the user, like for example a collar or a scarf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hövding Sverige AB
    Inventors: Terese Alstin, Anna Haupt
  • System and Method for Protecting a Bodypart
    Publication number: 20080282453
    Abstract: A system and a method for protecting the head of a user in case of an abnormal movement, such as a fall or a collision. The system comprises an apparel (1), an airbag (2), an inflator (3), and a trigger. The airbag includes a first part (7) for surrounding the neck and back head portion of the user after inflation, and a second part (8) for forming a hood surrounding the skull of the user after inflation. The first part (7) and second part (8) are folded and arranged in the apparel (1) before inflation. The apparel is arranged around the neck of the user, like for example a collar or a scarf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Terese Alstin, Anna Haupt