Patents by Inventor Juha Mattila

Juha Mattila 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).

  • Patent number: 9626016
    Abstract: A system for distribution of digital content includes at least one interactive terminal with a display, at least one battery, electronics for enabling digital image creation on the display, a communication module, and means for controlling an interactive touchless user interface in order to display selected content on the interactive terminal. In addition, a method for digital distribution of digital content with content pages c=1, 2, . . . , h to be displayed with at least one interactive terminal at at least one location j=1, 2, . . . , m, includes locating at least one i=1, 2, . . . , n interactive terminals at a defined location j=1, 2, . . . , m for displaying the digital content, providing means for interaction with a user via the touchless user interface, based on user input, and communicating with a server infrastructure to display selected content on the interactive terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Posterfy Oy
    Inventors: Jussi Oskari Heikel, Tuomas Ilmari Kannas, Tomi Juha Mattila, Olli-Heikki Paloheimo, Kari Tapani Hjelt, Riku Rikkola
  • Patent number: 9108872
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the separation of solids from a biowaste slurry before heat treatment, and for heat treatment of the separated solids. The device comprises a chamber with a main inlet port for feeding slurry, and outlet ports. A unit for separating solids is adapted to an outlet port so, that liquid leaving the chamber has passed through the separation unit. A second outlet port is provided directly from the chamber to allow removal, following sterilization, of solids collected in the chamber. The sterilization is secured by temperature monitoring at representative locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: STERIS Europe, Inc. Suomen Sivuliike
    Inventors: Mauri Salmisuo, Juha Mattila, Teppo Nurminen
  • Patent number: 8961874
    Abstract: According to the present invention a method for heat recovery in a device for the sterilization of biological material is provided. The present method eliminates the risk of contaminating the sterilized effluent with unsterilized biological material via the heat recovery system. In a device according to the invention, a heat recovery circuit is provided for transferring heat from the sterilized effluent stream to the biologically hazardous feed stream. Protection against contamination through leaks is obtained by maintaining at all times a pressure difference preventing biologically hazardous material from bypassing the heat treatment and flowing in the direction of the sterilized material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Steris Europe, Inc. Suomen sivuliike
    Inventor: Juha Mattila
  • Publication number: 20140251923
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the separation of solids from a biowaste slurry before heat treatment, and for heat treatment of the separated solids. The device comprises a chamber with a main inlet port for feeding slurry, and outlet ports. A unit for separating solids is adapted to an outlet port so, that liquid leaving the chamber has passed through the separation unit. A second outlet port is provided directly from the chamber to allow removal, following sterilization, of solids collected in the chamber. The sterilization is secured by temperature monitoring at representative locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: STERIS EUROPE, INC. SUOMEN SIVULIIKE
    Inventors: Mauri Salmisuo, Juha Mattila, Teppo Nurminen
  • Patent number: 8764975
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the separation of solids from a biowaste slurry before heat treatment, and for heat treatment of the separated solids. The device comprises a chamber with a main inlet port for feeding slurry, and outlet ports. A unit for separating solids is adapted to an outlet port so, that liquid leaving the chamber has passed through the separation unit. A second outlet port is provided directly from the chamber to allow removal, following sterilization, of solids collected in the chamber. The sterilization is secured by temperature monitoring at representative locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Steris Europe, Inc. Suomen Sivuliike
    Inventors: Mauri Salmisuo, Juha Mattila, Teppo Nurminen
  • Publication number: 20120267323
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the separation of solids from a biowaste slurry before heat treatment, and for heat treatment of the separated solids. The device comprises a chamber with a main inlet port for feeding slurry, and outlet ports. A unit for separating solids is adapted to an outlet port so, that liquid leaving the chamber has passed through the separation unit. A second outlet port is provided directly from the chamber to allow removal, following sterilization, of solids collected in the chamber. The sterilization is secured by temperature monitoring at representative locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Mauri Salmisuo, Juha Mattila, Teppo Nurminen
  • Publication number: 20120003120
    Abstract: According to the present invention a method for heat recovery in a device for the sterilization of biological material is provided. The present method eliminates the risk of contaminating the sterilized effluent with unsterilized biological material via the heat recovery system. In a device according to the invention, a heat recovery circuit is provided for transferring heat from the sterilized effluent stream to the biologically hazardous feed stream. Protection against contamination through leaks is obtained by maintaining at all times a pressure difference preventing biologically hazardous material from bypassing the heat treatment and flowing in the direction of the sterilized material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Juha Mattila
  • Patent number: 7211229
    Abstract: Continuous biowaste sterilization process, the operability of which is ensured in such a way that during process startup, extreme conditions possibly coming into question during operation are simulated, i.e. the greatest possible flow rate and the lowest temperature of the feed flow. In the startup stage, a liquid to be sterlized is circulated in the apparatus, until the capacity has been ascertained, whereafter the discharge stream can be conducted to a sewer system. The apparatus according to the invention comprises, in the flow direction of the biowaste-containing liquid, a storage tank, at least one feed pump capable of delivering a constant flow, at least one heating unit, at least one cooling unit, and a circulation circuit for circulating the biowaste-containing liquid through the heating unit, as well as connecting piping and valves. By means of specific piping and valve arrangements it is also ensured that all parts of the apparatus can be sterilized for maintenance purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Steris Europe Inc. Suomen Sivuliike
    Inventors: Riku Hälli, Juha Mattila, Teppo Nurminen, Mauri Salmisuo
  • Publication number: 20050002824
    Abstract: Continuous biowaste sterilization process, the operability of which is ensured in such a way that during process startup, extreme conditions possibly coming into question during operation are simulated i.e. the greatest possible flow rate and the lowest temperature of the feed flow. In the startup stage, a liquid to be sterlized is circulated in the apparatus, until the capacity has been ascertained, whereafter the discharge stream can be conducted to a sewer system. The apparatus according to the invention comprises, in the flow direction of the biowaste-containing liquid, a storage tank, at least one feed pump capable of delivering a constant flow, at least one heating unit, at least one cooling unit, and a circulation circuit for circulating the biowaste-containing liquid through the heating unit, as well as connecting piping and valves. By means of specific piping and valve arrangements it is also ensured that all parts of the apparatus can be sterilized for maintenance purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Riku Halli, Juha Mattila, Teppo Nurminen, Mauri Salmisuo