Patents by Inventor Jukka Samppala

Jukka Samppala 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: 7662261
    Abstract: A beam structure for a web forming machine is arranged to be supported by its end components (10) on the web forming machine. The beam structure includes a casing structure (15) of a thin-sheet material, inside which a stiffener structure (30) is arranged. In addition, the casing structure (15) and the stiffener structure (30) are secured to each other to create a load-bearing beam structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Kurkinen, Rami Vanninen, Sami Lumijärvi, Kari Vasenius, Kari Holopainen, Reijo Hassinen, Hannu Nikula, Jukka Samppala
  • Publication number: 20070163738
    Abstract: A beam structure for a web forming machine is arranged to be supported by its end components (10) on the web forming machine. The beam structure includes a casing structure (15) of a thin-sheet material, inside which a stiffener structure (30) is arranged. In addition, the casing structure (15) and the stiffener structure (30) are secured to each other to create a load-bearing beam structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: METSO PAPER, INC.
    Inventors: Leo Kurkinen, Rami Vanninen, Sami Lumijarvi, Kari Vasenius, Kari Holopainen, Reijo Hassinen, Hannu Nikula, Jukka Samppala
  • Patent number: 7108766
    Abstract: A doctor unit in a paper machine includes a blade carrier having a blade holder fitted to the blade carrier. A doctor blade is mountable in the blade holder to doctor a roll or similar moving surface. The blade holder and/or doctor blade include one or more sensors installed inside the construction or on its surface. The sensors are arranged to measure the wear of and/or stress in the blade holder and/or doctor blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Ilkka Eskelinen, Ilkka Rata, Harri Ruotsalainen, Jukka Samppala, Heikki Toivanen, Juhani Vestola
  • Patent number: 6749724
    Abstract: A method and arrangement in doctoring in a paper or board machine is disclosed in which the web travels through at least one press nip, in which the press nip is formed by at least a press roll and its backing roll and in which at least one roll is doctored using at least one doctor device. The press roll is doctored essentially over the width of the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Ilkka Eskelinen, Timo Pirinen, Jukka Samppala
  • Patent number: 6547932
    Abstract: The invention relates to a doctor apparatus (10) in connection with a roll (T) in a paper or board machine. The doctor apparatus (10) comprises a doctor beam (12) of lightweight construction and that the doctor beam (12) is arranged to pivot on bearing means (13a1, 13a2 . . . ) (pivot movement arrow L1). In connection with the doctor beam there are loading members (14a1, 14a2), a relative linear movement taking place between the loading members (14a1, 14a2) and backup surfaces (12′, 15a′) when the doctor beam (12) is being oscillated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Antti Leinonen, Jouni Heiskanen, Kari Paloniemi, Kari Lamminmäki, Ilkka Rata, Ilkka Eskelinen, Samppa J. Salminen, Aimo Närväinen, Pentti Luoma, Jukka Samppala, Mika Saari, Reijo Hassinen
  • Publication number: 20030057629
    Abstract: A method and arrangement in doctoring in a paper or board machine is disclosed in which the web travels through at least one press nip, in which the press nip is formed by at least a press roll and its backing roll and in which at least one roll is doctored using at least one doctor device. The press roll is doctored essentially over the width of the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Ilkka Eskelinen, Timo Pirinen, Jukka Samppala
  • Patent number: 6408534
    Abstract: A steam box includes a elongated steam-distribution chamber, regulator chambers set in a row next to the elongated steam-distribution chamber and covered on one side with a continuous perforated screen. Operating devices distribute the steam from the distribution chamber to each regulator chamber. The steam box is intended to feed steam through the perforated screen to the web, to heat it according to a desired profile. The perforated screen is secured along one long edge to hinge members and along the opposite edge to locking members and is arranged to be able to be opened, to permit access to the regulator chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Metso Paper Automation Oy
    Inventors: Jukka-Pekka Alen, Reijo Hassinen, Tapio Härkönen, Tommi Luosma, Tuomas N{umlaut over (aa)}tänen, Jukka Samppala
  • Patent number: 6361655
    Abstract: A beam structure (10) made of a composite for a pulp machine/paper machine/board machine or for a paper/board finishing device. The beam (10, 10a1, 10a2) is formed of a first curved part (12) and of a second straight part (13) joined thereto, to which second straight part (13) a doctoring, coating or measurement apparatus (110) is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Valmet Corporation
    Inventors: Kari Holopainen, Ilkka Rata, Jukka Samppala, Juha Isometsä, Heikki Toivanen