Patents by Inventor Hannu Koskela

Hannu Koskela 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: 9228745
    Abstract: A cleaning unit for smelt spouts of a recovery boiler. A motorized cleaning member is configured to clean smelt spouts of a recovery boiler. A motorized transfer device is configured to transfer the cleaning unit from the location of a first smelt spout to the location of a second smelt spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Valmet Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela, Kalle Salmi
  • Publication number: 20110140317
    Abstract: A smelt spout area of a recovery boiler. A bank of smelt spouts is connected to a lower part of the boiler for directing smelt from the boiler to a dissolving tank. A working area is in front of the bank of smelt spouts. A shielding wall is located in front of the bank of smelt spouts and arranged movable in relation to the bank of smelt spouts to separate the bank of smelt spouts from the working area and persons working on the working area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: METSO POWER OY
    Inventors: Kari HAAGA, Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela
  • Publication number: 20110109023
    Abstract: A cleaning unit for smelt spouts of a recovery boiler. A motorized cleaning member is configured to clean smelt spouts of a recovery boiler. A motorized transfer device is configured to transfer the cleaning unit from the location of a first smelt spout to the location of a second smelt spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Metso Power Oy
    Inventors: Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela, Kalle Salmi
  • Patent number: 7900567
    Abstract: A method for improving the operation safety of the smelt spout area of a recovery boiler, which smelt spout area comprises a working area (6), as well as smelt spouts (2) connected to the lower part of the boiler for directing the smelt from the boiler to a dissolving tank (4). In the method the smelt spouts (2) are separated from the working area (6) by a shielding wall (8, 10) arranged movable in relation to the smelt spouts. The invention also relates to a smelt spout area of a recovery boiler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Metso Power Oy
    Inventors: Kari Haaga, Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela
  • Patent number: 7891325
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a smelt spout of a recovery boiler, which apparatus comprises a motorized cleaning member (7) for cleaning the smelt spout (1). The cleaning apparatus further comprises a path (5) and a cleaning unit, which comprises motorized transfer means for transferring the cleaning unit to the location of the smelt spout (1) along the path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Metso Power Oy
    Inventors: Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela, Kalle Salmi
  • Publication number: 20080087302
    Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a smelt spout of a recovery boiler, which apparatus comprises a motorized cleaning member (7) for cleaning the smelt spout (1). The cleaning apparatus further comprises a path (5) and a cleaning unit, which comprises motorized transfer means for transferring the cleaning unit to the location of the smelt spout (1) along the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Metso Power Oy
    Inventors: Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela, Kalle Salmi
  • Publication number: 20070036695
    Abstract: A method for improving the operation safety of the smelt spout area of a recovery boiler, which smelt spout area comprises a working area (6), as well as smelt spouts (2) connected to the lower part of the boiler for directing the smelt from the boiler to a dissolving tank (4). In the method the smelt spouts (2) are separated from the working area (6) by a shielding wall (8, 10) arranged movable in relation to the smelt spouts. The invention also relates to a smelt spout area of a recovery boiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: KVAERNER POWER OY
    Inventors: Kari Haaga, Hannu Koskela, Ari Saarela
  • Patent number: 5661231
    Abstract: An arrangement for leak testing an equipment consisting of a ventilator and of a breathing system provided between the ventilator and a patient, said ventilator comprising a gas delivery means and an expiration and inspiration valve, and said breathing system comprising at least tubing provided between the patient and the ventilator and a connector as well as possible other auxiliaries, the arrangement thus comprising a closing part, by means of which the connector can be closed during leak testing. To achieve automatic detection, the closing part is provided with a detecting means, which is arranged to provide a signal when the closing part closes the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Instrumentarium Oy
    Inventor: Hannu Koskela