Patents by Inventor Jouko Tornberg

Jouko Tornberg 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).

  • Valve having a closure member for creating flow turbulence in the valve
    Patent number: 5617896
    Abstract: A valve and method for adjusting the flow of a valve and for forming a turbulence in the flow. The flow is led tangentially from the inlet passage (2) into the space inside the valve body (1) in such a way that a turbulent flow is formed inside the valve body, outside the closure member. The flow volume is adjusted before the flow is brought into turbulence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Neles-Jamesbury Oy
    Inventors: Jouko Tornberg, Jyrki Huovila, Pekka Kivipelto, Jouni Pyotsia
  • Valve
    Patent number: 4739792
    Abstract: A valve consists of a housing provided with a closing opening, a closing member shaped as a part of a ball face, fitted turnably in the housing and resiliently connected to a pivot shaft, and of an annular sealing face. The closing member is connected to its pivot shaft by a resilient member mounted on the pivot shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: Neles OY
    Inventor: Jouko Tornberg