Patents by Inventor Markku Nieminen

Markku Nieminen 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: 20220150338
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adapter, which is configured to be connected in connection with a portable communication device and an auxiliary device. The adapter comprises first attaching means for attaching to the portable communication device, a set of openings for external functions of the portable communication device, and second attaching means for connecting an auxiliary device to the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Oy Stop Noise Finland Ltd
    Inventor: Markku NIEMINEN
  • Patent number: 10587300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device (1) for a first communications device (2). The control device (1) comprises at least means (8) for communicating with the first communications device (2). The control device (1) comprises means for coupling the control device (1) to a counterpart (9, 10), and at least part of the user interface (3) of the first communications device (2). The invention also relates to an attachment fitting (20) for use in connection with the control device (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Oy Stop Noise Finland Ltd
    Inventor: Markku Nieminen
  • Patent number: 10587217
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solar power system and method of monitoring a solar power system. The system comprises one or more stationary solar energy modules supported by a support structure, at least one sensor connected to at least one of the stationary solar energy modules or to the support structure for providing measurement data, and a data transfer unit (16) functionally connected to the sensor for receiving the measurement data and adapted to transmit said measurement data to data analysis unit. According to the invention, the at least one sensor is an acceleration sensor adapted to measure acceleration of said at least one stationary solar energy module or the support structure as the measurement data. The invention allows for detecting mechanical failures caused by environmental factors, for example, in stationary solar power plants at an early stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Inventors: Timo Huuhtanen, Markku Nieminen, Ville Tulonen
  • Publication number: 20190393828
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solar power system and method of monitoring a solar power system. The system comprises one or more stationary solar energy modules supported by a support structure, at least one sensor connected to at least one of the stationary solar energy modules or to the support structure for providing measurement data, and a data transfer unit (16) functionally connected to the sensor for receiving the measurement data and adapted to transmit said measurement data to data analysis unit. According to the invention, the at least one sensor is an acceleration sensor adapted to measure acceleration of said at least one stationary solar energy module or the support structure as the measurement data. The invention allows for detecting mechanical failures caused by environmental factors, for example, in stationary solar power plants at an early stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Timo Huuhtanen, Markku Nieminen, Ville Tulonen
  • Publication number: 20190123776
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device (1) for a first communications device (2). The control device (1) comprises at least means (8) for communicating with the first communications device (2). The control device (1) comprises means for coupling the control device (1) to a counterpart (9, 10), and at least part of the user interface (3) of the first communications device (2). The invention also relates to an attachment fitting (20) for use in connection with the control device (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Oy Stop Noise Finland Ltd
    Inventor: Markku NIEMINEN
  • Patent number: 10087581
    Abstract: The primary object of the invention is an arrangement in the fibrous-web machine for tail-threading of a fibrous web, a tail-threading apparatus and a method for tail-threading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: TAKSO Software Ltd
    Inventors: Juha Laitio, Markku Nieminen
  • Patent number: 9890007
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for manipulating a fibrous web (10). The device comprises at least one blower (21A, 21B) provided with a flow-preventing element (24A, 24B) which is arranged to produce at least one blow (26A, 26B) substantially in the direction of the fibrous web (10), and a friction element (28) against which the fibrous web (10) is arranged to be pressed at least partially from the effect of said blow (26A, 26B) and flow-preventing element (24A, 24B) to apply a friction force resisting the motion of the fibrous web (10) to the fibrous web (10). According to the invention, the blow (26A, 26B) is directed substantially away from the friction element (28) and the friction element (28) comprises a surface profile which is arranged such that, from the effect of said at least one blow (26A, 26B), a continuous vacuum is created on the surface of the fibrous web (10) on the side of the friction element (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: TAKSO Software Ltd
    Inventors: Juha Laitio, Markku Nieminen
  • Publication number: 20160215454
    Abstract: The primary object of the invention is an arrangement in the fibrous-web machine for tail-threading of a fibrous web, a tail-threading apparatus and a method for tail-threading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Juha Laitio, Markku Nieminen
  • Publication number: 20160207728
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for manipulating a fibrous web (10). The device comprises at least one blower (21A, 21B) provided with a flow-preventing element (24A, 24B) which is arranged to produce at least one blow (26A, 26B) substantially in the direction of the fibrous web (10), and a friction element (28) against which the fibrous web (10) is arranged to be pressed at least partially from the effect of said blow (26A, 26B) and flow-preventing element (24A, 24B) to apply a friction force resisting the motion of the fibrous web (10) to the fibrous web (10). According to the invention, the blow (26A, 26B) is directed substantially away from the friction element (28) and the friction element (28) comprises a surface profile which is arranged such that, from the effect of said at least one blow (26A, 26B), a continuous vacuum is created on the surface of the fibrous web (10) on the side of the friction element (28).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: TAKSO Software Ltd
    Inventors: Juha Laitio, Markku Nieminen
  • Patent number: 7775713
    Abstract: An arrangement for dental imaging having an intraoral sensor, which receives radiation at the moment of exposure for providing image data. The intraoral sensor comprises a housing (1), which encloses a detector and electronics and an orientation sensor (5), which senses orientation of the intraoral sensor at the moment of imaging to provide orientation information. A display unit (6, 7) and data transfer elements (3, 4), are connected to the detector and electronics for transmitting the image data and orientation information to the display unit. The display unit has image processing software, which processes the image data and utilizes the orientation information relevant to the image data for having an image to be presented on a display unit shown the right way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: PaloDEx Group Oy
    Inventors: Timo Klemola, Mika Anttila, Markku Nieminen
  • Publication number: 20060257816
    Abstract: An arrangement for dental imaging having an intraoral sensor, which receives radiation at the moment of exposure for providing image data. The intraoral sensor comprises a housing (1), which encloses a detector and electronics and an orientation sensor (5), which senses orientation of the intraoral sensor at the moment of imaging to provide orientation information. A display unit (6, 7) and data transfer elements (3, 4), are connected to the detector and electronics for transmitting the image data and orientation information to the display unit. The display unit has image processing software, which processes the image data and utilizes the orientation information relevant to the image data for having an image to be presented on a display unit shown the right way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Timo Klemola, Mika Anttila, Markku Nieminen