Patents by Inventor Juha Matti Viitala

Juha Matti Viitala 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).

  • Connector structure and a connector structure of a sampling tube of a patient respiratory tubing
    Patent number: 9182064
    Abstract: A connector structure for a fluid tube is provided. The connector structure comprises: a first connector body connected to a fluid tube; a second connector body, the first connector body and the second connector body being connectable to each other and comprising mating surfaces to create a fluid tight seal between the first connector body and the second connector body, wherein the mating surfaces comprise only vertical and/or oblique parts and are configured to press tightly against each other and form a fluid tight seal with the locking mechanism; and a locking mechanism, wherein the first and the second connector body are configured to detach from each other when the locking mechanism is not used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: CAREFUSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Janne Vesa-Matti Ranta, Timo Olavi Holopainen, Juha Matti Viitala, Jukka Antti Petteri Hakanen
  • CONNECTOR STRUCTURE AND A CONNECTOR STRUCTURE OF A SAMPLING TUBE OF A PATIENT RESPIRATORY TUBING
    Publication number: 20130175796
    Abstract: A connector structure for a fluid tube is provided. The connector structure comprises: a first connector body connected to a fluid tube; a second connector body, the first connector body and the second connector body being connectable to each other and comprising mating surfaces to create a fluid tight seal between the first connector body and the second connector body, wherein the mating surfaces comprise only vertical and/or oblique parts and are configured to press tightly against each other and form a fluid tight seal with the locking mechanism; and a locking mechanism, wherein the first and the second connector body are configured to detach from each other when the locking mechanism is not used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Jannne Vesa-Matti RANTA, Timo Olavi Holopainen, Juha Matti Viitala, Jukka Antti Petteri Hakanen