Patents by Inventor Jarmo Smahl

Jarmo Smahl 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: 11577436
    Abstract: A mold assembly (1) for injection molding of a plastic pipe fitting (2, 3). The pipe fitting comprises an elbow-shaped or a tee-shaped internal flow channel (4). At least one of the first core member (14) and the second core member (15) of the core package (12, 13) comprises a built-in cooling arrangement (20) for cooling of the core package (12, 13), the cooling arrangement (20) extending longitudinally inside said core member over a substantial length of said core member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: UPONOR INNOVATION AB
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20210031419
    Abstract: A mold assembly (1) for injection molding of a plastic pipe fitting (2, 3). The pipe fitting comprises an elbow-shaped or a tee-shaped internal flow channel (4). At least one of the first core member (14) and the second core member (15) of the core package (12, 13) comprises a built-in cooling arrangement (20) for cooling of the core package (12, 13), the cooling arrangement (20) extending longitudinally inside said core member over a substantial length of said core member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Patent number: 10788157
    Abstract: An elongated pre-insulated pipe assembly for fluid transfer, the pipe assembly having a longitudinal center axis (x) and comprising: a center insulator profile made of thermally insulating foamed plastics, the center insulator profile having a circular cross-section and being concentric in relation to the center axis (x), the center insulator profile comprising at least two longitudinally extending channels formed inside an periphery of the center insulator profile and each channel being adapted to receive one flow pipe, at least two flow pipes made of plastics, each one of the flow pipes being inserted inside the channel of the center insulator profile, at least one insulation layer made of thermally insulating foamed plastics arranged to enclose the center insulator profile, and an outer jacket made of plastics to enclose the at least one insulation layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20180245732
    Abstract: An elongated pre-insulated pipe assembly for fluid transfer, the pipe assembly having a longitudinal center axis (x) and comprising: a center insulator profile made of thermally insulating foamed plastics, the center insulator profile having a circular cross-section and being concentric in relation to the center axis (x), the center insulator profile comprising at least two longitudinally extending channels formed inside an periphery of the center insulator profile and each channel being adapted to receive one flow pipe, at least two flow pipes made of plastics, each one of the flow pipes being inserted inside the channel of the center insulator profile, at least one insulation layer made of thermally insulating foamed plastics arranged to enclose the center insulator profile, and an outer jacket made of plastics to enclose the at least one insulation layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventor: Jarmo SMAHL
  • Patent number: 9822915
    Abstract: A pipe connection comprises a connecting piece, a pipe and a clamping ring. The pipe and the clamping ring are made of a material having memory properties. An end of the pipe and the clamping ring have been reversibly expanded co-jointly and firmly and sealingly shrunk to the connecting piece by back shrinkage. Preferably the clamping ring is made from a cross-linked polyolefin by injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventors: Jarmo Smahl, Peter Hauki, Thomas Larsson, Yngve Lundequist, Mats Hållen
  • Patent number: 8276947
    Abstract: A first element is connected to a first end of the connecting piece and a second element is connected to a second end of the connecting piece. At least one end of the connecting piece is provided with a thread, whereby the connecting piece is connectable for instance to a pipe or fitting with threaded connection. The connecting piece may be made of plastic, for example, the connecting piece is made substantially completely of thermoplast in such a way that the thermoplastic body is provided with a thread. The outer surface of the connecting piece is provided with a gripping member. The gripping member is formed and dimensioned such that it gives way earlier than the connecting member thread and/or basic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Patent number: 8201855
    Abstract: The pipe fitting comprises a plastic body (2) and a reinforcement ring (3) around the outside of the plastic body (2). The reinforcement ring (3) holds the body expansion under control. The reinforcement ring (3) is positioned at the distance (d) from the front end of the pipe fitting (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Thomas Larsson, Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20100148496
    Abstract: A first element is connected to a first end of a connecting piece and a second element is connected to a second end of the connecting piece. At least one end of the connecting piece is provided with a thread, whereby the connecting piece is connectable to a pipe or fitting with a threaded connection. The connecting piece is made of plastic in such a way that a metal insert provided with a thread is arranged at at least one end of the plastic body of the connecting piece, or the connecting piece is made substantially completely of thermoplast in such a way that the thermoplastic body is provided with a thread. The outer surface of the connecting piece is provided with a gripping member. The gripping member is formed and dimensioned such that it gives way earlier than the connecting member thread and/or basic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Patent number: 7726698
    Abstract: A manifold (1) comprises a body (2) with a plurality of branch fittings (3) diverging therefrom. The inner surface of the body (2) is conical such that the inner cross-sectional area of the body (2) decreases in the direction of flow. The manifold (1) is particularly well suited for use in tap water systems. The manifold (1) can be manufactured e.g. from polyphenyl sulfone PPSU, polysulphone PSU, polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF, glass fiber reinforced polyamide PA, or cross-linked polyolefin plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Thomas Larsson, Jarmo Smahl, Peter J. Hauki
  • Patent number: 7690699
    Abstract: A first element is connected to a first end of a connecting piece and a second element is connected to a second end of the connecting piece. At least one end of the connecting piece is provided with a thread, whereby the connecting piece is connectable to a pipe or fitting with a threaded connection. The connecting piece is made of plastic in such a way that a metal insert provided with a thread is arranged at at least one end of the plastic body of the connecting piece, or the connecting piece is made substantially completely of thermoplast in such a way that the thermoplastic body is provided with a thread. The outer surface of the connecting piece is provided with a gripping member. The gripping member is formed and dimensioned such that it gives way earlier than the connecting member thread and/or basic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Patent number: 7681928
    Abstract: A pipe fitting is made of plastic, such as polysulphone PSU or polyphenylsulphone PPSU. At least one end of the pipe fitting (1) comprises an external thread (2) for connecting the pipe fitting (1) to a mounting element, such as a pipe or a mounting piece, e.g. a tap. The thread (2) comprises a ridge (3). Between the ridges (3) there is a continuous helical groove (4). On the bottom of the groove (4) between the ridges (3) of the thread (2) there are protrusions (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20090302599
    Abstract: The pipe fitting comprises a plastic body (2) and a reinforcement ring (3) around the outside of the plastic body (2). The reinforcement ring (3) holds the body expansion under control. The reinforcement ring (3) is positioned at the distance (d) from the front end of the pipe fitting (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Uponor Innovation Ab
    Inventors: Thomas Larsson, Jarmo Smahl
  • Patent number: 7469935
    Abstract: A pipe fitting for connecting at least two pipes, the pipe fitting (1) comprising at least two layers. An innermost layer (2) and an outer layer (3) are of different materials. The innermost layer (2), which gets into contact the liquid to be conveyed, is made of plastic tolerating high temperatures. The outer layer (3) is formed of such materials that the outer surface is arranged to function as the provider of oxygen diffusion protection and/or the UV protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20080315579
    Abstract: A pipe connection comprises a connecting piece, a pipe and a clamping ring. The pipe and the clamping ring are made of a material having memory properties. An end of the pipe and the clamping ring have been reversibly expanded co-jointly and firmly and sealingly shrunk to the connecting piece by back shrinkage. Preferably the clamping ring is made from a cross-linked polyolefin by injection molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: Industrivagen
    Inventors: Jarmo Smahl, Peter Hauki, Thomas Larsson, Yngve Lundequist, Mats Hallen
  • Publication number: 20070241556
    Abstract: A pipe fitting is made of plastic, such as polysulphone PSU or polyphenylsul-phone PPSU. At least one end of the pipe fitting (1) comprises an external thread (2) for connecting the pipe fitting (1) to a mounting element, such as a pipe or a mounting piece, e.g. a tap. The thread (2) comprises a ridge (3). Between the ridges (3) there is a continuous helical groove (4). On the bottom of the groove (4) between the ridges (3) of the thread (2) there are protrusions (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20070062592
    Abstract: A manifold (1) comprises a body (2) with a plurality of branch fittings (3) diverging therefrom. The inner surface of the body (2) is conical such that the inner cross-sectional area of the body (2) decreases in the direction of flow. The manifold (1) is particularly well suited for use in tap water systems. The manifold (1) can be manufactured e.g. from polyphenyl sulfone PPSU, polysulphone PSU, polyvinylidene fluoride PVDF, glass fibre reinforced polyamide PA, or cross-linked polyolefin plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Larsson, Jarmo Smahl, Peter Hauki
  • Publication number: 20060125237
    Abstract: A first element is connected to a first end of the connecting piece and a second element is connected to a second end of the connecting piece. At least one end of the connecting piece is provided with a thread, whereby the connecting piece is connectable for instance to a pipe or fitting with threaded connection. The connecting piece may be made of plastic, for example, in such a way that a metal insert provided with a thread is arranged at at least one end of the plastic body of the connecting piece, or the connecting piece is made substantially completely of thermoplast in such a way that the thermoplastic body is provided with a thread. The outer surface of the connecting piece is provided with a gripping member. The gripping member is formed and dimensioned such that it gives way earlier than the connecting member thread and/or basic structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Patent number: 7007716
    Abstract: The invention relates to a branch piece for a pipework, comprising a body (1) including at least one branch fitting (2). A connecting piece (3) is arrangeable in the branch fitting (2). The branch piece includes a locking means made up of one or more parts for locking the connecting piece (3) in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventors: Jarmo Smahl, Jyri Järvenkylä
  • Publication number: 20050121913
    Abstract: A pipe fitting for connecting at least two pipes, the pipe fitting (1) comprising at least two layers. An innermost layer (2) and an outer layer (3) are of different materials. The innermost layer (2), which gets into contact the liquid to be conveyed, is made of plastic tolerating high temperatures. The outer layer (3) is formed of such materials that the outer surface is arranged to function as the provider of oxygen diffusion protection and/or the UV protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Jarmo Smahl
  • Publication number: 20040168727
    Abstract: The invention relates to a branch piece for a pipework, comprising a body (1) including at least one branch fitting (2). A connecting piece (3) is arrangeable in the branch fitting (2). The branch piece includes a locking means made up of one or more parts for locking the connecting piece (3) in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jarmo Smahl, Jyri Jarvenkyla