Patents by Inventor Janne Lappi

Janne Lappi 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: 8048269
    Abstract: A forming section has a lower wire loop (11), which constitutes a single-wire section (T) following a breast roll (12). A first dewatering zone (Z1) has at least one stationary, first forming shoe (40) followed by a pulsating strip cover (50). The first forming shoe has leading and trailing edges and underpressure affecting through holes of the cover. The holes are openings or slots substantially in the longitudinal direction of the machine, whereby non-pulsating dewatering is applied on the stock travelling on top of the lower wire. A pulp suspension jet is fed from a headbox (30) at an impact point after the shoe leading edge. The cover is straight at least in the area between the impact point of the pulp suspension jet and the trailing edge. The impact of the pulp suspension jet on the forming wire is thus better controlled in a better way, increasing production speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Antti Poikolainen, Janne Laakso, Janne Lappi
  • Publication number: 20090258149
    Abstract: A forming section has a lower wire loop (11), which constitutes a single-wire section (T) following a breast roll (12). A first dewatering zone (Z1) has at least one stationary, first forming shoe (40) followed by a pulsating strip cover (50). The first forming shoe has leading and trailing edges and underpressure affecting through holes of the cover. The holes are openings or slots substantially in the longitudinal direction of the machine, whereby non-pulsating dewatering is applied on the stock travelling on top of the lower wire. A pulp suspension jet is fed from a headbox (30) at an impact point after the shoe leading edge. The cover is straight at least in the area between the impact point of the pulp suspension jet and the trailing edge. The impact of the pulp suspension jet on the forming wire is thus better controlled in a better way, increasing production speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: METSO PAPER, INC.
    Inventors: Antti Poikolainen, Janne Laakso, Janne Lappi
  • Patent number: 7507314
    Abstract: A vane intended for a headbox of a paper machine or equivalent is moistened and enclosed in a vapor-proof package to ensure the straightness of the vane. At least a portion of the vane is made of a water-absorbing material, such as plastic or a composite. Advantageously, the vane contains moisture in an amount that corresponds to the equilibrium moisture content of the vane in headbox conditions. It is enclosed in a package, preferably a vacuum package, which retains the moisture of the vane until the vane is put into use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Jarmo Kirvesmäki, Janne Lappi
  • Patent number: 7485206
    Abstract: A headbox apparatus of a paper machine or equivalent has a body (11). Dilution water (arrow L2) is conducted through at least two rows of ducts (12a1, 12a2 . . . ) into each body mixing chambers (13a1, 13a2 . . . ). Each mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) is limited by vertical walls (T1), a bottom wall (T2) and a covering wall (T3), and a partition wall (16a1, 16a2 . . . ). The ducts (14a1.1, 14a1.2 . . . ) on the inlet side of the mixing chamber extend into the mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) at a distance (h1) from the ducts (15a1.1, 15a1.2 . . . , 15a2.2 . . . ) on the outlet side of the mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ), whereby an annular gap (D1) is left between the aligned duct (14a1.1, 14a1.2 . . . 14a2.1, 14a2.2 . . . ) on the inlet side and the duct (15a1.1, 15a1.2 . . . , 15a2.1, 15a2.2 . . . ) on the outlet side. Each mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) is filled by dilution water which is conducted through the annular gap (D1) to join the stock (m1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Jarmo Kirvesmäki, Ilkka Kemiläinen, Hannu Turpeinen, Janne Lappi
  • Publication number: 20070163740
    Abstract: A vane intended for a headbox of a paper machine or equivalent is moistened and enclosed in a vapor-proof package to ensure the straightness of the vane. At least a portion of the vane is made of a water-absorbing material, such as plastic or a composite. Advantageously, the vane contains moisture in an amount that corresponds to the equilibrium moisture content of the vane in headbox conditions. It is enclosed in a package, preferably a vacuum package, which retains the moisture of the vane until the vane is put into use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: METSO PAPER, INC.
    Inventors: Jarmo Kirvesmaki, Janne Lappi
  • Publication number: 20070056708
    Abstract: A headbox apparatus of a paper machine or equivalent has a body (11). Dilution water (arrow L2) is conducted through at least two rows of ducts (12a1, 12a2 . . . ) into each body mixing chambers (13a1, 13a2 . . . ). Each mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) is limited by vertical walls (T1), a bottom wall (T2) and a covering wall (T3), and a partition wall (16a1, 16a2 . . . ). The ducts (14a1.1, 14a1.2 . . . ) on the inlet side of the mixing chamber extend into the mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) at a distance (h1) from the ducts (15a1.1, 15a1.2 . . . , 15a2.1, 15a2.2 . . . ) on the outlet side of the mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ), whereby an annular gap (D1) is left between the aligned duct (14a1.1, 14a1.2 . . . 14a2.1, 14a2.2 . . . ) on the inlet side and the duct (15a1.1, 15a1.2 . . . , 15a2.1, 15a2.2 . . . ) on the outlet side. Each mixing chamber (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) is filled by dilution water which is conducted through the annular gap (D1) to join the stock (m1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2004
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Jarmo Kirvesmäki, Ilkka Kemilainen, Hannu Turpeinen, Janne Lappi
  • Publication number: 20050196283
    Abstract: A paper machine headbox vane has a vane component (2) and a pivot member (3) connected together with anchoring elements (4), which pass through holes (5, 6a, 6b) provided in both components (2, 3). The vane (1) is fastened to a headbox engagement groove in the headbox by the pivot member (3) which has two or more pivot member elements (3a1, 3a2, 3a3) which have positioning holes for positioning the vane component (2) and the pivot member elements (3a1, 3a2, 3a3) in relation to each other. A least one longitudinal hole in each element allows its free linear movement in relation to the vane component (2). The vane component (2) has a longitudinal opening (7), which receives the pivot member (3) with an opening between two successive pivot member elements (3a1, 3a2, 3a3). The vane component (2) and the pivot member elements (3a1, 3a2, 3a3) can be of different materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventor: Janne Lappi