Patents by Inventor Heikki Ahokas
Heikki Ahokas 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).
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Publication number: 20240062033Abstract: An RFID tag (1) comprises a substrate (2), an inlay (3), an antenna (4) and an integrated circuit on a chip (5) coupled to the antenna (4). The substrate (2) has a front surface (6), a back surface (7), a first side edge (8) and a second side edge (9). The inlay (3) comprises the antenna (4) and has a fold (10) that is configured to fold over one side edge (8, 9) of the substrate (2) from the front surface (6) to the back surface (7). At least the inlay (3) comprises at least one opening (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Will Deng, Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvänãinen
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Patent number: 11157791Abstract: An arrangement of a RFID label (100), the RFID label comprising a chip (3), an antenna (1) coupled to the chip, an RFID inlay (6), and an antenna extender label (7), the antenna extender label being attached to the RFID inlay, and comprising an extender antenna (8), and a RF coupling element (9) arranged to couple with the antenna. At least part of the antenna extender label is attached removably to the RFID inlay such that the extender antenna is detachable from the RFID label without destroying the transmission capability of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: CONFIDEX OYInventors: Juha Virtanen, Heikki Ahokas
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Patent number: 11005152Abstract: An RFID transponder, comprising an antenna, comprising a radiating element an IC, and a ground plane arranged under the radiating element, the ground plane being solid without openings. The radiating element comprises a near field communication section extending over the edge of the ground plane for enabling near field communication of the antenna by the ground plane from backside of the RFID transponder.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Confidex OYInventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
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Publication number: 20210049437Abstract: An arrangement of a RFID label (100), the RFID label comprising a chip (3), an antenna (1) coupled to the chip, an RFID inlay (6), and an antenna extender label (7), the antenna extender label being attached to the RFID inlay, and comprising an extender antenna (8), and a RF coupling element (9) arranged to couple with the antenna. At least part of the antenna extender label is attached removably to the RFID inlay such that the extender antenna is detachable from the RFID label without destroying the transmission capability of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Juha Virtanen, Heikki AHOKAS
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Publication number: 20200365968Abstract: An RFID transponder includes an antenna, including a radiating element or elements, a parasitic radiating element or elements, the radiating element being matched to create a first polarization vector to be excited. The parasitic radiating element is arranged to sweep round the antenna at proximity of the radiating element so that the parasitic element is extending on two to all sides of the radiating element. The parasitic radiating element is matched to create a second polarization vector to be excited, the second polarization vector being perpendicular to the first polarization vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Heikki Ahokas
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Patent number: 10685274Abstract: An RFID transponder web, comprising a support substrate, and a series of the RFID transponders arranged on said support substrate such that there is a distance (D) between two successive RFID transponders. The transponder(s) have a transponder thickness (T). The RFID transponder web further comprises a spacer arranged on the support substrate, at least on the section of the support substrate that lies between the successive RFID transponders and extends from a first edge of the support substrate to another edge of said support substrate. A through cut is arranged between the spacer and the next RFID transponder, or between two spacer parts. The through cut allows the spacer to be bent away from said next RFID transponder, or to bent away said two spacer parts from each other. Alternatively, the support substrate is made of a flexible and elastic material.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Confidex OYInventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
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Patent number: 10276071Abstract: A safety lock (100) comprising a transponder (1) and a shackle (2). The transponder (1) comprises an inlay (10) including an IC (13) and antenna coupling elements (14). The inlay (10) is arranged in a base member (8). The safety lock (100) further comprises a housing (6), wherein the base member (8) comprises a reduction zone (9) the mechanical strength of which is reduced compared to portions of the base member (8) next to said reduction zone (9). The reduction zone (9) is arranged under the IC (13) and/or the antenna coupling elements (14) of the inlay (10). The force striving the shackle (2) from the locked state to the open state is arranged to being transmitted to the reduction zone (9).Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Confidex OYInventors: Matti Ritamäki, Heikki Ahokas
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Publication number: 20180151942Abstract: An RFID transponder, comprising an antenna, comprising a radiating element an IC, and a ground plane arranged under the radiating element, the ground plane being solid without openings. The radiating element comprises a near field communication section extending over the edge of the ground plane for enabling near field communication of the antenna by the ground plane from backside of the RFID transponder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
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Publication number: 20180150737Abstract: An RFID transponder web, comprising a support substrate, and a series of the RFID transponders arranged on said support substrate such that there is a distance (D) between two successive RFID transponders. The transponder(s) have a transponder thickness (T). The RFID transponder web further comprises a spacer arranged on the support substrate, at least on the section of the support substrate that lies between the successive RFID transponders and extends from a first edge of the support substrate to another edge of said support substrate. A through cut is arranged between the spacer and the next RFID transponder, or between two spacer parts. The through cut allows the spacerto be bent away from said next RFID transponder, or to bent away said two spacer parts from each other. Alternatively, the support substrate is made of a flexible and elastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
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Publication number: 20180025673Abstract: A safety lock (100) comprising a transponder (1) and a shackle (2). The transponder (1) comprises an inlay (10) including an IC (13) and antenna coupling elements (14). The inlay (10) is arranged in a base member (8). The safety lock (100) further comprises a housing (6), wherein the base member (8) comprises a reduction zone (9) the mechanical strength of which is reduced compared to portions of the base member (8) next to said reduction zone (9). The reduction zone (9) is arranged under the IC (13) and/or the antenna coupling elements (14) of the inlay (10). The force striving the shackle (2) from the locked state to the open state is arranged to being transmitted to the reduction zone (9).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: MATTI RITAMÄKI, Heikki Ahokas
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Patent number: 9858521Abstract: An RFID transponder (100), comprising a printable surface (1), an antenna element (2), an IC (3), and a ground plane (4) arranged under the antenna element (2). The ground plane (4) comprises one or more opening(s) (6) through said ground plane (4) for enabling near field communication through the ground plane (4).Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Confidex OYInventors: Matti Ritamäki, Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvänäinen
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Publication number: 20170316299Abstract: An RFID transponder (100), comprising a printable surface (1), an antenna element (2), an IC (3), and a ground plane (4) arranged under the antenna element (2). The ground plane (4) comprises one or more opening(s) (6) through said ground plane (4) for enabling near field communication through the ground plane (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: MATTI RITAMÄKI, Heikki Ahokas, MIIKA PYLVÄNÄINEN
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Patent number: 8794531Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio frequency identification tag which is adapted to work at a frequency between 850 MHz and 950 MHz. The tag may comprise a planar inverted F antenna, a loop antenna, or a dual patch antenna.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Confidex OyInventors: Matti Ritamäki, Marko Hanhikorpi, Heikki Ahokas, Lari Kytölä
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Patent number: 8251295Abstract: The present invention relates to an RFID tag comprising a heat-resistant substrate made of a plastic film and capable of withstanding temperatures up to 200° C., an antenna formed on the surface of the substrate, an integrated circuit on a silicon chip electrically connected to the antenna and a joint for attaching the chip to the substrate on that the chip is capable of connecting electrically to the antenna. The joint is made of an anisotropically conductive adhesive capable of withstanding temperatures up to 200° C. and having a thermal expansion coefficient essentially similar to that of the silicon chip.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Confidex OyInventors: Matti Ritamaki, Heikki Ahokas, Jarkko Miettinen, Hanna Luoma-Aho
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Patent number: 7994995Abstract: Tuning an antenna circuit that includes an inductance of a resonance circuit, and a component having a component impedance. The antenna circuit includes multiple connection areas for connecting the component to the antenna circuit At least two of the multiple of connection areas are part of the resonance circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: UPM Raflatac OyInventors: Matti Ritamaki, Heikki Ahokas
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Patent number: 7971336Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing products comprising transponders. The method comprises introducing a web comprising on its surface sequential structural modules comprising an impedance matching element and an integrated circuit electrically connected to the impedance matching element, the structural modules having a first distance between each other; cutting the web in such a manner that the sequential structural modules are separated from each other; attaching the structural modules to a product substrate, the sequential structural modules having a second distance between each other, the second distance being longer than the first distance; and attaching the impedance matching elements to antennas, the impedance matching elements and the antennas forming an electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Confidex OYInventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Lari Kytola, Jarkko Miettinen, Matti Ritamaki, Juha Ikonen, Heikki Ahokas
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Publication number: 20110017832Abstract: The present invention relates to an RFID tag comprising a heat-resistant substrate (11) made of a plastic film and capable of withstanding temperatures up to 200° C., an antenna (1) formed on the surface of the substrate, an integrated circuit on a silicon chip (6) electrically connected to the antenna and a joint for attaching the chip to the substrate so that the chip is capable of connecting electrically to the antenna. The joint is made of an an isotropically conductive adhesive capable of withstanding temperatures up to 200° C. and having a thermal expansion coefficient essentially similar to that of the silicon chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Confidex OyInventors: Matti Ritamaki, Heikki Ahokas, Jarkko Miettinen, Hanna Luoma-Aho
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Publication number: 20100213264Abstract: An RFID tag to be attached to an item, and a method. The tag comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit. The RFID tag further comprises a substrate on which the antenna is attached. The substrate is construed to form a stand-off relation between the item and the antenna when buried inside of the material of the item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: CONFIDEX OYInventors: Heikki Ahokas, Matti Ritamäki, Marko Hanhikorpi
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Publication number: 20100065647Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio frequency identification tag which is adapted to work at a frequency between 850 MHz and 950 MHz. The tag may comprise a planar inverted F antenna, a loop antenna, or a dual patch antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: CONFIDEX OYInventors: Matti Ritamaki, Marko Hanhikorpi, Heikki Ahokas, Lari Kytõlã
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Publication number: 20090249611Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing products comprising transponders. The method comprises introducing a web comprising on its surface sequential structural modules comprising an impedance matching element and an integrated circuit electrically connected to the impedance matching element, the structural modules having a first distance between each other; cutting the web in such a manner that the sequential structural modules are separated from each other; attaching the structural modules to a product substrate, the sequential structural modules having a second distance between each other, the second distance being longer than the first distance; and attaching the impedance matching elements to antennas, the impedance matching elements and the antennas forming an electrical connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Lari Kytola, Jarkko Miettinen, Matti Ritamaki, Juha Ikonen, Heikki Ahokas