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).

  • Publication number: 20240062033
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Will Deng, Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvänãinen
  • Patent number: 11157791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: CONFIDEX OY
    Inventors: Juha Virtanen, Heikki Ahokas
  • Patent number: 11005152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Confidex OY
    Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
  • Publication number: 20210049437
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Juha Virtanen, Heikki AHOKAS
  • Publication number: 20200365968
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Heikki Ahokas
  • Patent number: 10685274
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Confidex OY
    Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
  • Patent number: 10276071
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Confidex OY
    Inventors: Matti Ritamäki, Heikki Ahokas
  • Publication number: 20180151942
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
  • Publication number: 20180150737
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvanainen
  • Publication number: 20180025673
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: MATTI RITAMÄKI, Heikki Ahokas
  • Patent number: 9858521
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Confidex OY
    Inventors: Matti Ritamäki, Heikki Ahokas, Miika Pylvänäinen
  • Publication number: 20170316299
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: MATTI RITAMÄKI, Heikki Ahokas, MIIKA PYLVÄNÄINEN
  • Patent number: 8794531
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Confidex Oy
    Inventors: Matti Ritamäki, Marko Hanhikorpi, Heikki Ahokas, Lari Kytölä
  • Patent number: 8251295
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Confidex Oy
    Inventors: Matti Ritamaki, Heikki Ahokas, Jarkko Miettinen, Hanna Luoma-Aho
  • Patent number: 7994995
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: UPM Raflatac Oy
    Inventors: Matti Ritamaki, Heikki Ahokas
  • Patent number: 7971336
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Confidex OY
    Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Lari Kytola, Jarkko Miettinen, Matti Ritamaki, Juha Ikonen, Heikki Ahokas
  • Publication number: 20110017832
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Confidex Oy
    Inventors: Matti Ritamaki, Heikki Ahokas, Jarkko Miettinen, Hanna Luoma-Aho
  • Publication number: 20100213264
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: CONFIDEX OY
    Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Matti Ritamäki, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20100065647
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: CONFIDEX OY
    Inventors: Matti Ritamaki, Marko Hanhikorpi, Heikki Ahokas, Lari Kytõlã
  • Publication number: 20090249611
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Lari Kytola, Jarkko Miettinen, Matti Ritamaki, Juha Ikonen, Heikki Ahokas