Patents by Inventor Jukka Manni
Jukka Manni 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).
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Publication number: 20240080606Abstract: Disclosed is a headphone adapter (100, 204) having: first element (102) having first part (104) and second part (106) attached to first part, wherein recess (108) is defined between first part and second part; second element (110) having first end (112), second end (114) opposite to first end, and at least one third part (116) extending between first end and second end, wherein second element is rotatably attached to first element at first end; and third element (118) having fourth part (120) and attachment parts (122, 124) extending from fourth part, wherein fourth part is rotatably attached to second element at second end, and wherein headphone adapter, in use, enables attachment of a headphone device (216, 302) to a head-mounted device (208, 306) such that headband (206, 304) of head-mounted device passes through the recess defined in first element, and headband (214) of headphone device is attached to third element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Varjo Technologies OyInventor: Jukka Manni
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Patent number: 11185120Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for allowing a user to adjust a length of a headband includes a stationary case, a clutch, and a knob. The stationary case defines an opening and a circular recess. The clutch includes a cam arranged within the circular recess and a pinion extending axially from the cam such that the pinion is positioned outside the case via the opening to engage with the headband. The clutch also includes a roller located adjacent to a first cam portion of the cam. The knob has an actuating element arranged between the roller and a tab of the cam. The knob is rotatable in a first direction for allowing the user to shorten the length of the headband. The knob is rotatable in a second direction allowing the user to increase the length of the headband.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Varjo Technologies OyInventor: Jukka Manni
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Publication number: 20210259344Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for allowing a user to adjust a length of a headband includes a stationary case, a clutch, and a knob. The stationary case defines an opening and a circular recess. The clutch includes a cam arranged within the circular recess and a pinion extending axially from the cam such that the pinion is positioned outside the case via the opening to engage with the headband. The clutch also includes a roller located adjacent to a first cam portion of the cam. The knob has an actuating element arranged between the roller and a tab of the cam. The knob is rotatable in a first direction for allowing the user to shorten the length of the headband. The knob is rotatable in a second direction allowing the user to increase the length of the headband.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Varjo Technologies OyInventor: Jukka Manni
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Patent number: 10501138Abstract: The invention relates to arrangements for holding a wristband device attached to a handlebar, such as a bicycle handlebar. The arrangement comprises a holder and a strap of a stretchable material forming an elastic strap loop. The holder comprises a plate-like middle portion having a flat surface on the top side to support the housing of said electronic device, and a first recess on the opposite bottom side for interfacing with a handlebar. It also comprises first and second bent outer portions attached to opposite ends of said middle portion adapted to support at least part of said wristband of said electronic device, and a pair of second recesses formed on the top side of said middle portion at its opposite ends between the middle portion and said outer portions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Jukka Manni, Tuomas Reivo, Mikko Sepänniitty, Ossi Lehtinen, Arto Komulainen
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Publication number: 20180346048Abstract: The invention relates to arrangements for holding a wristband device attached to a handlebar, such as a bicycle handlebar. The arrangement comprises a holder and a strap of a stretchable material forming an elastic strap loop. The holder comprises a plate-like middle portion having a flat surface on the top side to support the housing of said electronic device, and a first recess on the opposite bottom side for interfacing with a handlebar. It also comprises first and second bent outer portions attached to opposite ends of said middle portion adapted to support at least part of said wristband of said electronic device, and a pair of second recesses formed on the top side of said middle portion at its opposite ends between the middle portion and said outer portions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jukka Manni, Tuomas Reivo, Mikko Sepänniitty, Ossi Lehtinen, Arto Komulainen
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Patent number: 9869976Abstract: The present invention is related to a watch case adapted to be integrated into a wrist watch device, the watch case comprising an inner volume for housing internal components of the wrist watch device and attachment elements for attaching at least one watch strap of the wrist watch device, wherein at least one portion of the inner volume of the watch case extends laterally (or longitudinally) beyond the points of attachment of the at least one watch strap. The present invention is also directed to a corresponding watch strap as well as to a wrist watch device comprising such a watch case.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni
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Patent number: 8886281Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap integrated within or built within a heart rate monitor belt or snap and electrode assebly. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Phillip Lindberg, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8789246Abstract: A clasp according to embodiments of the present invention is particularly well suited to wrist bands of diving watches, specifically metallic link type wrist bands. Such a clasp can be worn in a first closed position during normal usage against a user's bare wrist. The same clasp can then extend so that the same watch and wrist band can be worn by a user over some additional material, such as a dive suit. The extension of the clasp is beneficial as it requires no tools, is simple and reliable.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Timo Yliluoma, Jukka Manni, Mikko Sepänniitty
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Patent number: 8750959Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20130123601Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Phillip LINDBERG, Kimmo PERNU, Jukka MANNI, Jorma LILJEMARK, Tapio SAVOLAINEN, Hannu PUTKINEN, Jari AKKILA, Satu RAHKONEN, Erik LINDMAN
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Publication number: 20130088942Abstract: The present invention is related to a watch case adapted to be integrated into a wrist watch device, the watch case comprising an inner volume for housing internal components of the wrist watch device and attachment elements for attaching at least one watch strap of the wrist watch device, wherein at least one portion of the inner volume of the watch case extends laterally (or longitudinally) beyond the points of attachment of the at least one watch strap. The present invention is also directed to a corresponding watch strap as well as to a wrist watch device comprising such a watch case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Panu PERKO, Jukka MANNI
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Patent number: 8386009Abstract: A sensor for measuring a physiological signal and a method for manufacturing such a sensor. Such a sensor includes a flexible substrate and at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The sensor is reliable, economical to manufacture, and comfortable to the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8371745Abstract: The invention pertains to a double-acting control element for a wrist-top computer, comprising a crown, which can be moved in axially and radially, a reaction bar, connected to the and parallel to a crown's rotational axis. The reaction bar is arranged to transmit the movements of the crown from outside to the inside of a case. Switches are permanently fitted to the inside of the case. An axial switch is arranged to switch on from the axial movement of the crown. A radial switch is arranged to switch on from the radial movement of the crown. A slide, at least partly inside the case, is arranged to transmit the axial movement of the reaction bar to the axial switch and a gearwheel. The gearwheel is arranged to link the reaction bar to the slide to transmit the radial movement to the radial switch.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Suunto OyInventor: Jukka Manni
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Publication number: 20120312052Abstract: A clasp according to embodiments of the present invention is particularly well suited to wrist bands of diving watches, specifically metallic link type wrist bands. Such a clasp can be worn in a first closed position during normal usage against a user's bare wrist. The same clasp can then extend so that the same watch and wrist band can be worn by a user over some additional material, such as a dive suit. The extension of the clasp is beneficial as it requires no tools, is simple and reliable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Timo Yliluoma, Jukka Manni, Mikko Sepänniitty
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Publication number: 20100187074Abstract: With the aid of the invention, a double-acting control element for a wristop computer or similar and a method for controlling a wristop computer or similar terminal device are created. The control element according to the invention comprises a crown (10), which can be moved in axially and radially relative to the case (20) of the terminal device and at least partly outside it, a reaction bar (18), which is connected to the crown (10) parallel to the axial direction of the crown, in such a way that the reaction bar (18) is arranged to transmit the movements of the crown (10) to the inside of the case (20), and switches (22, 24), which are permanently fitted to the inside of the case (20), of which switches (22, 24) at least one, an axial switch (22), is arranged to switch on from the axial movement of the crown (10) and at least another, a radial switch (24), is arranged to switch on from the radial movement of the crown (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventor: Jukka MANNI
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Patent number: 7526840Abstract: An assembly is disclosed for mounting a strap to a sports instrument, the assembly includes a mounting element situated in the strap, a slot situated in the sports instrument for accommodating the mounting element and fixing member for securing the mounting element in the slot. The fixing member includes a spring-loaded locking element capable of reaching into the slot and, cooperating with the same, a retaining element, whereby the locking element functions in conjunction with the sports element while the retaining element functions in conjunction with the mounting element.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Phillip Lindberg, Jukka Manni
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Publication number: 20070285868Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for measuring a physiological signal and a method for manufacturing such a sensor. Such sensor comprises a flexible substrate (30) and at least one electrode (35), which has a signalling surface, which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate (30.) In addition, the sensor comprises a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the said electrode. According to the invention, the signal transmission conductor (34) is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate (30). The sensor according to the invention is reliable, economical to manufacture, and comfortable to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: D673464Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens
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Patent number: D709400Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens
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Patent number: D730198Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens