Patents by Inventor Karri Osara

Karri Osara 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: 8006892
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a highly electroconductive surface on an aluminum piece. A highly conductive layer of silver is formed on the piece by means of a eutectic join. The temperature of the aluminum piece is raised gradually and the oxide layer formed on the surface of the piece is removed. After the first heating stage, the silver piece that is to be attached is transferred to the cleaned surface. The contact point is heated to a temperature where a eutectic bond is generated between the aluminum and silver. During the second heating stage a slight momentary loading is applied to the contact point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Outotec Oyj
    Inventors: Veikko Polvi, Karri Osara
  • Patent number: 7871504
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming an electrocatalytic surface on an electrode in a simple way, in particular on a lead anode used in the electrolytic recovery of metals. The catalytic coating is formed by a spraying method which does not essentially alter the characteristics of the coating powder during spraying. Transition metal oxides are used as the coating material. After the spray coating the electrode is ready for use without further treatment. The invention also relates to an electrode onto which an electrocatalytic surface is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Outotec Oyj
    Inventors: Michael Harold Barker, Olli Hyvärinen, Karri Osara
  • Patent number: 7504009
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for achieving a good contact surface on an aluminium electrode support bar used in electrolysis. In the method the support bar is fabricated as a continuous bar and a highly electroconductive layer is formed on its end. The highly electroconductive layer forms a metallic bond with the support bar and can be achieved for example with thermal spray coating. The invention also relates to an electrode support bar, the end of which is coated with a highly electroconductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Outotec Oyj
    Inventors: Karri Osara, Veikko Polvi
  • Publication number: 20080237036
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming an electrocatalytic surface on an electrode in a simple way, in particular on a lead anode used in the electrolytic recovery of metals. The catalytic coating is formed by a spraying method which does not essentially alter the characteristics of the coating powder during spraying. Transition metal oxides are used as the coating material. After the spray coating the electrode is ready for use without further treatment. The invention also relates to an electrode onto which an electrocatalytic surface is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: OUTOTEC OYJ
    Inventors: Michael Harold Barker, Olli Hyvarinen, Karri Osara
  • Patent number: 7425257
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of obtaining a good current contact on the support bar of a cathode used in electrolysis. In this method a highly electroconductive layer is formed on the contact piece on the end of the support bar of the cathode, especially at the point that comes into contact with the electrolysis cell busbar. The electroconductive layer forms a metallic bond with the contact piece of the support bar. The disclosure also relates to the cathode support bar, wherein a highly electroconductive layer is formed to the contact piece on the end of said bar, in particular the area that touches the electrolysis cell busbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Outotec Oyj
    Inventors: Karri Osara, Veikko Polvi
  • Publication number: 20080190994
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a highly electroconductive surface on an aluminum piece. A highly conductive layer of silver is formed on the piece by means of a eutectic join. The temperature of the aluminum piece is raised gradually and the oxide layer formed on the surface of the piece is removed. After the first heating stage, the silver piece that is to be attached is transferred to the cleaned surface. The contact point is heated to a temperature where a eutectic bond is generated between the aluminum and silver. During the second heating stage a slight momentary loading is applied to the contact point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: OUTOTEC OYJ
    Inventors: Veikko Polvi, Karri Osara
  • Publication number: 20060163079
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for achieving a good contact surface on an aluminium electrode support bar used in electrolysis. In the method the support bar is fabricated as a continuous bar and a highly electroconductive layer is formed on its end. The highly electroconductive layer forms a metallic bond with the support bar and can be achieved for example with thermal spray coating. The invention also relates to an electrode support bar, the end of which is coated with a highly electroconductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Karri Osara, Veikko Polvi
  • Publication number: 20060108230
    Abstract: The method relates to the obtaining of a good current contact on the support bar of a cathode used in electrolysis. In this method a highly electroconductive layer is formed on the contact piece on the end of the support bar of the cathode, especially at the point that comes into contact with the electrolysis cell busbar. The electroconductive layer forms a metallic bond with the contact piece of the support bar. The invention also relates to the cathode support bar, wherein a highly electroconductive layer is formed to the contact piece on the end of said bar, in particular the area that touches the electrolysis cell busbar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Karri Osara, Veikko Polvi
  • Publication number: 20050268997
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a good contact surface on an electrolysis cell busbar used in the electrolysis of metals. The contact surface of the busbar i.e. the surface onto which the support bar or lug of the electrode to be immersed in the cell is lowered, is coated with a highly electroconductive metal. The invention also relates to an electrolysis cell busbar, on the surface of which a highly electroconductive coating is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Karri Osara, Veikko Polvi