Patents by Inventor Kauko K. Rinne

Kauko K. Rinne 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).

  • Method and device for clamping the electrode contact shoes around the electrode of an electric furnace
    Patent number: 4622677
    Abstract: A method and device for clamping the electrode contact shoes (2) around the electrode (1) of an electric furnace, comprising one pressure element (3) which is advantageously hydraulically operated and uniform and which surrounds the electrode contact shoes and clamps them against the electrode (1) under the action of pressure on the pressure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Assignee: Outokumpu Oy
    Inventors: Heikki Tuovinen, Kauko K. Rinne, Matti Honkaniemi, Risto M. Heikkila, Martti Jankkila