Patents by Inventor Jeroka ALANKO

Jeroka ALANKO 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).

  • Method, apparatus and computer program for moving a container carrier
    Patent number: 9701518
    Abstract: The invention relates to container carriers that are used in ports and terminals. The invention comprises a method, an apparatus and a computer program product for moving a container carrier. The method comprises the steps of lowering the container, causing to disengage the weight of the container and the spreader off the wheels, tuning the wheels to an orientation suitable for a carousel or skew maneuver, lifting the container and starting a carousel or skew maneuver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Cargotec Finland OY
    Inventors: Jussi Rosenström, Jeroka Alanko, Esa Parta, Jouni Vesala
  • Method, Apparatus and Computer Program for Moving a Container Carrier
    Publication number: 20150307329
    Abstract: The invention relates to container carriers that are used in ports and terminals. The invention comprises a method, an apparatus and a computer program product for moving a container carrier. The method comprises the steps of lowering the container, causing to disengage the weight of the container and the spreader off the wheels, tuning the wheels to an orientation suitable for a carousel or skew maneuver, lifting the container and starting a carousel or skew maneuver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Jussi ROSENSTRÖM, Jeroka ALANKO, Esa PARTA, Jouni VESALA