Patents by Inventor Unto A. Heikkila

Unto A. Heikkila 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: 6244007
    Abstract: A roof has a series of panels are positioned along roof joists such that there are upper and power panels to provide a series of air paths between the upper and associated lower panel. The upper panels are shorter in length than the lower panels so that a portion of the lower panel is exposed to create an opening for air to exit. The combination of the air paths and the exposed panels permits the free flow of air from the bottom to the top of the roof which allows cooling as well as rain water to flow along the lower panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Unto A. Heikkila
  • Patent number: 5761839
    Abstract: An advertising device or sign that has a plastic frame having a front that contains advertising. The advertisement is on a plastic laminate with holes around its periphery that engage pins on the back of the frame. The back further has receptacles that engage a holder that forms an optional pocket. The optional pocket contains items that can be handed out or mailed. The frames can be joined together to form a larger display than can be accommodated on a single frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventor: Unto A. Heikkila
  • Patent number: 5014638
    Abstract: A mooring construction having a connecting unit for connecting a boat to a dock, or similar mooring structure, where the connecting unit includes a cylinder and piston providing for adjustability for the length of the connecting unit. The connecting unit will automatically fix its length after it has been put in place between a dock and boat, through a first tube having a valve device connecting its ends and two other tubes connecting each end to an inner location in said cylinder having a check valve preventing flow from each end to its inner location. The end of the connecting unit connected to the mooring structure provides for movement with the tide. When not in use the connecting unit can be placed in an upwardly extending position for availablity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventors: Juhani E. Ilves, Unto A. Heikkila
  • Patent number: D335601
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventors: Unto A. Heikkila, Hannu K. Hartman
  • Patent number: D343539
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Inventors: Unto A. Heikkila, Hannu K. Hartman
  • Patent number: D348580
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Inventors: Unto A. Heikkila, Hannu K. Hartman