Patents by Inventor Thomas Carlsson

Thomas Carlsson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240100729
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a handheld power tool, which at least includes a housing assembly, a handle assembly and a switch assembly. The switch assembly includes a button assembly and a push-pull assembly. When the push-pull assembly is configured to complete at least two actions, the button assembly is unlocked, the first action is to slide back and forth along the handle assembly, and the second action is to slide back and forth obliquely along the handle assembly. With the handheld power tool of the disclosure, a trigger switch can be unlocked by a palm, so as to improve a problem of poor comfort during use caused by unlocking the trigger switch by a thumb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Greenworks (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong ZHAO, Duoduo SHA, Lingao ZHANG, Stefan LA, Andreas CARLSSON, Ola AGNE, Thomas ARNELL, Goran VUCIC
  • Patent number: 11423569
    Abstract: A gaze-tracking system for use in head-mounted display apparatus. The gaze-tracking system includes: illuminators; camera; and processor configured to: illuminate illuminators in sequential manner; control camera to capture eye images of user's eye during illumination of illuminators; identify reflection(s) of illuminator in eye image; determine extent of deformation in shape of reflection(s) with respect to shape of illuminator; determine extent of displacement in position of reflection(s) with respect to position of illuminator; compute user-specific score for illuminator based on extents of deformation and displacement; select illuminator(s) based on user-specific scores; illuminate illuminator(s); control camera to capture eye image of user's eye during illumination of illuminator(s); and detect gaze direction of user based upon relative position of pupil of user's eye with respect to reflections of illuminator(s) in eye image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Varjo Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Thomas Carlsson, Ville Miettinen, Oleksii Shtankevych, Tomi Lehto
  • Patent number: 11318697
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a servo hydraulic press for sheet metal forming. The press comprises a hydraulic cylinder, at least two servo motors and at least two pumps for supplying pressurized fluid to the hydraulic cylinder, where each servo motor drives at least one pump. The servo motors are operable at variable speed, and the first servo motor and first pump are operable in an opposite direction to the second servo motor and the second pump. With this arrangement, the servo hydraulic press may be operated at low speed without causing damage to the pumps or motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Automation, Press and Tooling, AP & T AB
    Inventors: Mikael Karlsson, Thomas Carlsson
  • Patent number: 11228745
    Abstract: A display apparatus including first and second displays or projectors that display first and second images for first and second eyes, respectively; first and second portions facing first and second eyes, respectively, first and second portions having first (F-F?) and second (S-S?) optical axes, respectively; means for tracking positions and orientations of first and second eyes relative to corresponding optical axes, respectively; and processor. The processor or external processor obtains current relative positions and orientations of both eyes; determines first and second transformations for first and second input image frames, respectively, given transformation being applied to correct apparent per-pixel distortions produced when given input image frame is displayed; and applies first and second transformations to generate first and second distortion-corrected image frames, respectively, wherein processor renders first and second distortion-corrected image frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Varjo Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Ari Antti Peuhkurinen, Thomas Carlsson
  • Patent number: 11138760
    Abstract: A display system and method for correcting drifts in camera poses. Images are captured via camera, and camera poses are determined in global coordinate system. First features are extracted from first image. Relative pose of first feature with respect to camera is determined. Pose of first feature in global coordinate system is determined, based on its relative pose and first camera pose. Second features are extracted from second image. Relative pose of second feature with respect to camera is determined. Pose of second feature in global coordinate system is determined, based on its relative pose and second camera pose. Matching features are identified between first features and second features. Difference is determined between pose of feature based on first camera pose and pose of feature based on second camera pose. Matching features that satisfy first predefined criterion based on difference are selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Varjo Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Thomas Carlsson, Ville Timonen
  • Publication number: 20210160468
    Abstract: A display apparatus including first and second displays or projectors that display first and second images for first and second eyes, respectively; first and second portions facing first and second eyes, respectively, first and second portions having first (F-F?) and second (S-S?) optical axes, respectively; means for tracking positions and orientations of first and second eyes relative to corresponding optical axes, respectively; and processor. The processor or external processor obtains current relative positions and orientations of both eyes; determines first and second transformations for first and second input image frames, respectively, given transformation being applied to correct apparent per-pixel distortions produced when given input image frame is displayed; and applies first and second transformations to generate first and second distortion-corrected image frames, respectively, wherein processor renders first and second distortion-corrected image frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Ari Antti Peuhkurinen, Thomas Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20210134013
    Abstract: A display system and method for correcting drifts in camera poses. Images are captured via camera, and camera poses are determined in global coordinate system. First features are extracted from first image. Relative pose of first feature with respect to camera is determined. Pose of first feature in global coordinate system is determined, based on its relative pose and first camera pose. Second features are extracted from second image. Relative pose of second feature with respect to camera is determined. Pose of second feature in global coordinate system is determined, based on its relative pose and second camera pose. Matching features are identified between first features and second features. Difference is determined between pose of feature based on first camera pose and pose of feature based on second camera pose. Matching features that satisfy first predefined criterion based on difference are selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Carlsson, Ville Timonen
  • Publication number: 20210096368
    Abstract: A head-mounted display apparatus comprising image renderer, camera, and processor. The processor is configured to: control image renderer to render reference images whilst controlling camera to capture images of user's eyes, each reference image presenting a visual target at corresponding location and optical depth within field of view of user; analyze image of user's eyes that was captured when given reference image was being rendered, to determine gaze directions of user's eyes; and determine, based on gaze directions and location of given visual target presented by given reference image, ocular dominance of user at given optical depth of given visual target. The processor or an imaging unit is configured to generate, based on ocular dominance of user at given optical depth, sequence of extended-reality images to be rendered via image renderer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Carlsson, Ville Miettinen
  • Publication number: 20200039166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a servo hydraulic press for sheet metal forming. The press comprises a hydraulic cylinder, at least two servo motors and at least two pumps for supplying pressurized fluid to the hydraulic cylinder, where each servo motor drives at least one pump. The servo motors are operable at variable speed, and the first servo motor and first pump are operable in an opposite direction to the second servo motor and the second pump. With this arrangement, the servo hydraulic press may be operated at low speed without causing damage to the pumps or motors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Mikael Karlsson, Thomas Carlsson
  • Patent number: 8809737
    Abstract: A welding method for gas metal arc welding is provided with continuous electrode feeding and control for short arc welding and/or spray arc welding and also short pulsing in which the control cyclically alternates between short pulsing and short arc or spray arc welding, and time for carrying out the respective control being programmed by a user. A welding power source and software for carrying out this method are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: ESAB AB
    Inventors: Per Åberg, Thomas Carlsson, Hannes Löfgren
  • Patent number: 8440936
    Abstract: A welding power supply (1) for supply of current to a welding electrode (2), and a method and a computer program for controlling such a welding power supply is described. The welding power supply (1) comprises an output (3) for output of current from the welding power supply (1), and a control unit (9) for controlling the welding power supply (1). The control unit (9) is arranged to control the welding power supply (1) to supply current to the output (3) in the form of a series of alternating positive current pulses (11), having a positive top value (Imax+), and negative current pulses (12), having a negative top value (Imax), and to lower the current in the current pulses from the negative top value (Imax) and the positive top value (Imax+) to a negative switch value (Ix?) and a positive switch value (Ix+), respectively, before switch between a positive current pulse (11) and a negative current pulse (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: ESAB AB
    Inventors: Per Åberg, Thomas Carlsson, Hannes Löfgren, Per Tingö
  • Publication number: 20120315691
    Abstract: A micro-calorimeter apparatus includes a thermostated housing (3,4,5); a pair of essentially flat heat sinks (9,10), suspended in the housing (2) and thermally floating relative to the environment inside the housing (3,4,5). The heat sinks (9,10) are arranged with their surfaces facing each other. A pair of Peltier elements (11) are thermally attached to the heat sinks (9,10), one element (11) on each heat sink (9,10), on the facing surfaces, forming a gap between them for the accommodation of a generally flat biosensor unit (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: SENZIME AB (PUBL.)
    Inventors: Thomas CARLSSON, Kjell ROSENGREN
  • Patent number: 8262989
    Abstract: A micro-calorimeter apparatus comprises a thermostated housing (3,4,5); a pair of essentially flat heat sinks (9,10), suspended in the housing (2) and thermally floating relative to the environment inside the housing (3,4,5). The heat sinks (9,10) are arranged with their surfaces facing each other. A pair of Peltier elements (11) are thermally attached to the heat sinks (9,10), one element (11) on each heat sink (9,10), on the facing surfaces, forming a gap between them for the accommodation of a generally flat biosensor unit (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Senzime AB (Publ.)
    Inventors: Thomas Carlsson, Kjell Rosengren
  • Patent number: 7947223
    Abstract: In general terms the biosensor apparatus according to the invention comprises a housing (5, 6), a pair of heat sinks (11, 12) and a pair of heat reflectors (13, 14) thermally floating relative to the heat sinks, and a pair of Peltier elements (16) attached to and in thermal contact with the heat sinks (11, 12), one element (16) on each heat sink (11, 12). The housing is made of an insulating material, and the heat sinks (11, 12) are made of a material with thermal properties large enough to absorb the heat flow with only a very slight, negligible disturbance in its temperature, to render their envelope surface having a high heat emissivity. The heat reflectors (13, 14) are made of a material having a very low emissivity and have a generally flat and thin disc shaped structure and acts primarily as radiation shields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Senzime AB
    Inventor: Thomas Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20110056923
    Abstract: A welding power supply (1) for supply of current to a welding electrode (2), and a method and a computer program for controlling such a welding power supply is described. The welding power supply (1) comprises an output (3) for output of current from the welding power supply (1), and a control unit (9) for controlling the welding power supply (1). The control unit (9) is arranged to control the welding power supply (1) to supply current to the output (3) in the form of a series of alternating positive current pulses (11), having a positive top value (Imax+), and negative current pulses (12), having a negative top value (Imax), and to lower the current in the current pulses from the negative top value (Imax) and the positive top value (Imax+) to a negative switch value (Ix?) and a positive switch value (Ix+), respectively, before switch between a positive current pulse (11) and a negative current pulse (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: ESAB AB
    Inventors: Per Åberg, Thomas Carlsson, Hannes Löfgren, Per Tingö
  • Publication number: 20090098019
    Abstract: In general terms the biosensor apparatus according to the invention comprises a housing (5, 6), a pair of heat sinks (11, 12) and a pair of heat reflectors (13, 14) thermally floating relative to the heat sinks, and a pair of Peltier elements (16) attached to and in thermal contact with the heat sinks (11, 12), one element (16) on each heat sink (11, 12). The housing is made of an insulating material, and the heat sinks (11, 12) are made of a material with thermal properties large enough to absorb the heat flow with only a very slight, negligible disturbance in its temperature, to render their envelope surface having a high heat emissivity. The heat reflectors (13, 14) are made of a material having a very low emissivity and have a generally flat and thin disc shaped structure and acts primarily as radiation shields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SENZIME POINT OF CARE AB GENETIKVAGEN 10A
    Inventor: Thomas Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20080214343
    Abstract: A chain link for a conveyor chain included in a sup-porting installation, comprising an upper flange (17) and a lower flange (18), a first connecting element (21) and a second connecting element (22). The first and second connecting elements (21, 22) are arranged so that the chain link is laterally pivotable relative to a second and a third chain link. The connecting elements (21, 22) are arranged at a distance (D) from each other in a lon-gitudinal direction (P1) along which the chain link and also the second and the third chain link are arranged, the lower flange being connected to the upper flange and arranged at a distance therefrom seen in a direction per-pendicular to both the longitudinal direction (P1) and a transverse direction (P2) of the chain link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: FMC FOODTECH AB
    Inventors: Jonas Assarsson, Thomas Carlsson, Gosta Johansson, Urban Wilthorn, Owen E. Morey
  • Patent number: 7285197
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for continuous monitoring of analytes in a biological fluid, the system having increased life by virtue of inherent regeneration of sensors employed. An embodiment of the invention includes a biosensor, a sampling device for providing a sample of the biological fluid, device(s) for passing a flow of a background fluid through the flow passage at selectable flow rates, device(s) for injecting the sample into the flow of background fluid, and device(s) for increasing the flow rate of the combined flow. An embodiment of the invention provides device(s) for achieving a washing action at the signal generating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Senzime Point of Care AB
    Inventor: Thomas Carlsson
  • Patent number: 7132010
    Abstract: An air filtration system including a filter (4) for separation of particles and an ionizer (3) for ionization of the air. In use of the system, ionization of the air occurs before the air passes the filter (4). The filter (4) is made up of fibers of polypropylene mixed with acrylic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignees: Scandfilter AB, Elfi Elektrofilter AB
    Inventor: Thomas Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20050112777
    Abstract: The invention comprises a method of regenerating a biosensor. It involves passing a background flow of fluid without reactive components through the flow passage. At a selected point in time a sample aliquot is injected into said background flow. At a point in time when a signal from said sensor is obtained the flow rate of the background fluid is increased. The invention also comprises a system for continuous monitoring of analytes in a biological fluid, the system having increased life by virtue of inherent regeneration of sensors employed. It comprises a biosensor (26, 30, 32), a sampling device (4) for providing a sample of said biological fluid, and means (10, 15, 18, 24) for passing a flow of a background fluid through said flow passage at selectable flow rates, means (20, 50, 55) for injecting said sample into said flow of background fluid, and means (50, 55) for increasing the flow rate of said combined flow. Means for achieving a washing action at the signal generating portion are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Carlsson