Patents by Inventor Mauri Marttila

Mauri Marttila 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: 7114537
    Abstract: A transformer unit for sawing, wherein the transformer unit comprises: a first machine element for performing a continuous rotational motion, and a second machine element for performing a limited alternating rotational motion, wherein the transformer unit can be coupled to an arrangement supplying driving energy for the transformer unit, wherein the first and the second machine elements are coupled to a chain saw with a guide bar, wherein the first machine element is for rotating the chain saw, wherein the second machine element is for feeding the guide bar and for returning the guide bar to the starting point of the sawing after the sawing. The second machine element is a wing torsion device operated by pressurized medium, comprising an annular space for the pressurized medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Plustech Oy
    Inventors: Marko Paakkunainen, Mauri Marttila
  • Patent number: 7073432
    Abstract: A method for binding logging waste or small timber material by using an automatic binding device, wherein the material is collected in a continuous bundle of brushwood and fed in the longitudinal direction. The material of the bundle of brushwood is compressed further in the binding device by tensioning the band which is fed in a continuous manner around the bundle of brushwood, and the band is finally locked as a strap which keeps the bundle of brushwood together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Plustech Oy
    Inventors: Mauri Marttila, Harri Niemi, Kari Pärssinen
  • Publication number: 20040255796
    Abstract: A method for binding logging waste or small timber material by using an automatic binding device, wherein the material is collected in a continuous bundle of brushwood and fed in the longitudinal direction. The material of the bundle of brushwood is compressed further in the binding device by tensioning the band which is fed in a continuous manner around the bundle of brushwood, and the band is finally locked as a strap which keeps the bundle of brushwood together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Mauri Marttila, Harri Niemi, Kari Parssinen
  • Patent number: 6622761
    Abstract: The invention relates to a delimbing apparatus for processing elongated pieces, particular tree trunks (S), which apparatus (1) comprises a frame structure (2) to be suspended at the end of a boom assembly in a working machine, at least one means, articulated in relation to said frame structure, for processing the trunk (S), and actuators (31a, 31c, 51a, 51b) for controlling the position and force effect (F) of said means. In the invention, said actuators comprise at least one joint (100) driven by a pressurized medium and comprising a joint frame (101), a joint arm (103) swivelled in said joint frame, and a blade structure (105, 106) fitted in said joint, by means of which blade structure the pressure effect of the pressurized medium produces said swivelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Plustech Oy
    Inventors: Marko Paakkunainen, Mauri Marttila
  • Publication number: 20030154839
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transformer unit, particularly for sawing, wherein the transformer unit (M) comprises a first machine element (1), particularly a shaft, performing a continuous rotational movement during the use of the transformer unit, and a second machine element (2) performing a limited alternating rotational motion on a part of the transformer unit, particularly a wing torsion device driven by pressurized medium. The transforming unit (M) is arranged to be coupled to an arrangement to supply driving energy for the transformer unit (M), such as a hydraulic pump unit. The first and second machine element (1, 2) of the transformer unit are preferably coupled to a device performing the same work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Marko Paakkunainen, Mauri Marttila
  • Patent number: 6443197
    Abstract: A sawing device and a chain for it, comprising at least two adjacent sequences of connecting links, of which at least some are cutting teeth; and a sequence of drive links fitted between two adjacent connecting link sequences, wherein an opening at the rear end of the drive link is centered at an opening in the front end of the connecting links, wherein an opening in the front end of the drive link is centered at an opening of the rear end of the connecting links, and wherein a binding pin extending through the whole width of the chain is fitted in the openings. To increase the sawing width, a bush ring is fitted between two adjacent connecting link sequences, around the pin, and placed in the opening of the drive link, and on at least one side of said drive link, a collar is fitted whose diameter is formed greater than the opening in said drive link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Plustech Oy
    Inventors: Mauri Marttila, Harri Niemi
  • Publication number: 20010030000
    Abstract: A sawing device and a chain for it, comprising at least two adjacent sequences of connecting links, of which at least some are cutting teeth; and a sequence of drive links fitted between two adjacent connecting link sequences, wherein an opening at the rear end of the drive link is centered at an opening in the front end of the connecting links, wherein an opening in the front end of the drive link is centered at an opening of the rear end of the connecting links, and wherein a binding pin extending through the whole width of the chain is fitted in the openings. To increase the sawing width, a bush ring is fitted between two adjacent connecting link sequences, around the pin, and placed in the opening of the drive link, and on at least one side of said drive link , a collar is fitted whose diameter is formed greater than the opening in said drive link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Mauri Marttila, Harri Niemi
  • Patent number: 5735325
    Abstract: A tree feeding device of a tree handling machine has a saw (8) for cross-cutting of a tree trunk, a conveying unit (2) for moving the tree trunk, an actuator (4) for positioning the conveying unit (2) as well as delimbing blades (6) for delimbing the tree trunk. The conveying unit (2) has a rotatable structure with peripheral, substantially rigid surface adapted to support a continuous contact member, which transmits force between the rotatable structure and the tree trunk. The force acting between the rotatable structure and the tree trunk is adapted to be transmitted directly between the peripheral surface and the continuous contact member of elastic material, which is in direct contact with the peripheral surface and capable of moving freely in relation thereto in a manner determined by the load acting on the elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Plustech Oy
    Inventors: Arto Timperi, Mauri Marttila, Harri Niemi