Patents by Inventor Satu Hagfors

Satu Hagfors 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: 11926964
    Abstract: A press felt for use in paper, cardboard or tissue machines has at least one base fabric (110), and fiber layers (120, 121) attached to the base fabric (110). The press felt fiber layers (120, 121) include thermoplastic elastomer fibers of thermoplastic elastomer originating from bio-based raw material and/or carbon-dioxide based raw material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Valmet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kati Mikkonen, Satu Hagfors
  • Patent number: 11725344
    Abstract: A belt (10) for a sleeve roll forms a closed loop and has an inner surface (11), an outer surface (12), an elastic body (15), and a reinforcing structure (30). The reinforcing structure has first yarns (31a) arranged to a first direction (D1) of the belt, and second yarns (32a) arranged to a second direction (D2) of the belt which is parallel or substantially parallel to a travel direction of the belt, and/or perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction (D1). The belt (10) is configured to stretch elastically more in the second direction (D2) than in the first direction (D1) so that it will return to its original length after forces stretching the belt have been removed. This invention further relates to an arrangement including a belt and a sleeve roll. This invention further relates to a use of a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: VALMET TECHNOLOGIES OY
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Vesa-Matti Riihioja
  • Publication number: 20230183890
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a yarn (100) comprising: a plurality of monofilaments (101 102, 103, 104) twisted together, and a multifilament or a spun yarn (105) wound around the plurality of monofilaments (101, 102, 103, 104), wherein the multifilament or the spun yarn (105) comprises a bio-based material, a recycled bio-based material or a recycled synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kati Mikkonen, Satu Hagfors
  • Publication number: 20230094209
    Abstract: A press felt for use in paper, cardboard or tissue machines has at least one base fabric (110), and fiber layers (120, 121) attached to the base fabric (110). The press felt fiber layers (120, 121) include thermoplastic elastomer fibers of thermoplastic elastomer originating from bio-based raw material and/or carbon-dioxide based raw material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kati Mikkonen, Satu Hagfors
  • Publication number: 20210363698
    Abstract: A belt (10) for a sleeve roll forms a closed loop and has an inner surface (11), an outer surface (12), an elastic body (15), and a reinforcing structure (30). The reinforcing structure has first yarns (31a) arranged to a first direction (D1) of the belt, and second yarns (32a) arranged to a second direction (D2) of the belt which is parallel or substantially parallel to a travel direction of the belt, and/or perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction (D1). The belt (10) is configured to stretch elastically more in the second direction (D2) than in the first direction (D1) so that it will return to its original length after forces stretching the belt have been removed. This invention further relates to an arrangement including a belt and a sleeve roll. This invention further relates to a use of a belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Vesa-Matti Riihioja
  • Publication number: 20210363697
    Abstract: A belt (10) for a sleeve roll forms a closed loop and has an inner surface (11) and an outer surface (12). The belt has an elastic body (15) with an outer surface (15a) and a reinforcing structure (30). The reinforcing structure has first yarns (31a) arranged to a first direction (D1), and second yarns (32a) arranged to a second direction (D2). The second yarns (32a) are arranged, at least partially, on the elastic body (15), and/or the second yarns (32a) are arranged to a depth of equal to or less than 2 mm, measured from the outer surface (15a) of the elastic body to a bottom (32a-i) of the second yarn (32a) in a depth direction of the belt. The invention further relates to a use of a belt. The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising a belt and a sleeve roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Vesa-Matti Rilhioja
  • Patent number: 8568567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe press belt comprising polyurethane polymer prepared of a urethane prepolymer containing isocyanate groups and a chain extender, the urethane prepolymer being prepared using 1,4-phenylene-diisocyanate (PPDI) and the chain extender comprising methyl-bis(3-chloro-2,6-diethylaniline) (MCDEA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Metso Fabrics Inc.
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Vesa-Matti Riihioja, Marja Ojanen
  • Publication number: 20120132384
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe press belt comprising polyurethane polymer prepared of a urethane prepolymer containing isocyanate groups and a blend of chain extenders, the urethane prepolymer being prepared using 1,4-phenyIene-diisocyanate (PPDI) and the blend of chain extenders comprising methyl-bis(3-chloro-2,6-diethyl-aniline) (MCDEA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: METSO FABRICS INC.
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Vesa-Matti Riihioja, Marja Ojanen
  • Patent number: 8012055
    Abstract: The invention relates to a press belt (1) made from an elastomer material and forming a closed loop, the belt having an inner surface (2) and an outer surface (3) and three layers of reinforcement yarns (7?, 5?, 6?) arranged inside the elastomer material. In the invention, an outermost yarn layer (7) is formed by longitudinal and transversely adjacent reinforcement yarns (7?) of the press belt (1), which absorb energy and are restored from deformation with delay in connection with deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Tamfelt PMC Oy
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Olli Jermo, Marita A. Leppimaki, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20070243964
    Abstract: The invention relates to a press belt (1) made from an elastomer material and forming a closed loop, the belt having an inner surface (2) and an outer surface (3) and three layers of reinforcement yarns (7?, 5?, 6?) arranged inside the elastomer material. In the invention, an outermost yarn layer (7) is formed by longitudinal and transversely adjacent reinforcement yarns (7?) of the press belt (1), which absorb energy and are restored from deformation with delay in connection with deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Applicant: TAMFELT OYJ ABP
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Olli Jermo, Marita Leppimaki
  • Patent number: 6605188
    Abstract: Transfer belt for a paper machine, comprising a base structure (2) and a fiber batt layer (3) attached to the base structure and facing the fiber web. At least the fiber batt layer side of the belt is provided with a polymer matrix (4) impregnating the fiber batt layer (3). According to the idea of the invention, the transfer belt fiber batt layer comprises at least two fibers with different surface properties, the transfer belt surface facing the fiber web being thus provided with hydrophilic and, correspondingly, hydrophobic areas. The fibers in the fiber batt layer may differ from one another with regard to their polarity, hydrophilicity, electric charge, surface energy, friction properties, degree of fineness or porosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Tamfelt Oyj ABP
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Olli Jermo
  • Publication number: 20020137416
    Abstract: Transfer belt for a paper machine, comprising a base structure (2) and a fiber batt layer (3) attached to the base structure and facing the fiber web. At least the fiber batt layer side of the belt is provided with a polymer matrix (4) impregnating the fiber batt layer (3). According to the idea of the invention, the transfer belt fiber batt layer comprises at least two fibers with different surface properties, the transfer belt surface facing the fiber web being thus provided with hydrophilic and, correspondingly, hydrophobic areas. The fibers in the fiber batt layer may differ from one another with regard to their polarity, hydrophilicity, electric charge, surface energy, friction properties, degree of fineness or porosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: TAMFELT OYJ ABP
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Olli Jermo
  • Patent number: 6425985
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a press felt, according to which method a press felt is manufactured which has a good initial density by means a water soluble material, such as polymer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL), applied to the texture of the press felt. Furthermore, the invention relates to a press felt comprising a body (2) and a crill layer (1) arranged thereto. Furthermore, the press felt comprises a portion of a water soluble material, such as water soluble polymer, arranged to dissolve from the texture after the initial density obtained by means of it is no longer needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Tamfelt OYJ ABP
    Inventors: Satu Hagfors, Jukka Huhtiniemi