Patents by Inventor Kari Holopainen

Kari Holopainen 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).

  • Publication number: 20230250578
    Abstract: The application relates to a process for producing fibrous material with antimicrobial properties, wherein in the first step coniferous resin acid composition is emulsified into aqueous solution with emulsifier and wetting agent, and in the second step thus formed emulsion is transferred into fibrous material by impregnation. Further, the application relates to an aqueous antimicrobial composition for use as a water-soluble concentrate in the treatment of fibrous materials, and to a fibrous material with antimicrobial properties, and to its use in e.g. fabrics, fur, leather, clothes, canvas, tissues, plastics, webs, accessories, packaging materials, wallpapers, food-related products, household products, footwear, construction materials, insulating materials and medical products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: Nordic Biotech Group Oy
    Inventor: Kari HOLOPAINEN
  • Patent number: 11598047
    Abstract: The application relates to a process for producing fibrous material with antimicrobial properties, wherein in the first step coniferous resin acid composition is emulsified into aqueous solution with emulsifier and wetting agent, and in the second step thus formed emulsion is transferred into fibrous material by impregnation. Further, the application relates to an aqueous antimicrobial composition for use as a water-soluble concentrate in the treatment of fibrous materials, and to a fibrous material with antimicrobial properties, and to its use in e.g. fabrics, fur, leather, clothes, canvas, tissues, plastics, webs, accessories, packaging materials, wallpapers, food-related products, household products, footwear, construction materials, insulating materials and medical products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: NORDIC BIOTECH GROUP OY
    Inventor: Kari Holopainen
  • Publication number: 20210204552
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition of coniferous resin acids and solvent, such as alcohol, water, and an auxiliary solvent selected from E and P series glycol ethers is disclosed. The method for manufacturing of the antimicrobial composition is also disclosed, where in the first step coniferous resin acids, alcohol, auxiliary solvent and water are provided; in the second step alcohol is mixed with water; in the third step coniferous resin acids, auxiliary solvent, as well as optionally a wetting agent, water and/or a pH regulator are added into the alcohol-water solution from second step, and mixed until clear; in the fourth step the antimicrobial composition is optionally packaged and/or diluted to obtain an alcoholic antimicrobial composition with coniferous resin acid concentrations more than 0.01 weight-%. The disclosure relates further to the use of the antimicrobial composition as disinfectant for inanimate and/or living surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Nordic Biotech Group Oy
    Inventor: Kari Holopainen
  • Publication number: 20190271111
    Abstract: The application relates to a process for producing fibrous material with antimicrobial properties, wherein in the first step coniferous resin acid composition is emulsified into aqueous solution with emulsifier and wetting agent, and in the second step thus formed emulsion is transferred into fibrous material by impregnation. Further, the application relates to an aqueous antimicrobial composition for use as a water-soluble concentrate in the treatment of fibrous materials, and to a fibrous material with antimicrobial properties, and to its use in e.g. fabrics, fur, leather, clothes, canvas, tissues, plastics, webs, accessories, packaging materials, wallpapers, food-related products, household products, footwear, construction materials, insulating materials and medical products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventor: Kari Holopainen
  • Publication number: 20160137858
    Abstract: A matrix for dissolving including a functional compound, method of preparing and using such a matrix, and a method of preparing a product including a functional compound as well as the use of such a product are described. The matrix has been provided with at least one functional compound, and at least one solvent dissolving the functional compound, and at least one film-forming agent, wherein the solvent dissolving the functional compound also homogenizes the film-forming agent into the matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: Opes Corporation OY
    Inventors: Janne JARVENPAA, Kari HOLOPAINEN
  • Publication number: 20130052249
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition containing coniferous resin acids and/or their derivates, an antimicrobial polymer composition including coniferous resin acids and/or their derivates and processes for preparing thereof, and the use of the derivates of coniferous resin acids as an antimicrobial agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: TAIGA POLYMERS OY
    Inventors: Pentti Sipponen, Kari Holopainen, Pasi Keinanen, Joachim Karthauser
  • Patent number: 7883454
    Abstract: The roll of a paper/board machine or finishing machine has an inner elongated structure (11; 104) which is at least partly comprised of composite material, including reinforcing fibers in matrix material. The structure is preferably comprised of a combination of metallic material and composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommi Korolainen, Kari Holopainen, Ari Lehto
  • Patent number: 7799170
    Abstract: In a paper or board machine drying line after the wire section, during dewatering a web's (W) width is affected in a direction crosswise to the web's traveling direction. Starting from an edge, at least one device (20A, 20B) brings about a force effect of a desired magnitude which is directed all the way to a desired arbitrary crosswise web position in order to modify web characteristics. A device in a paper or board machine line after the wire section has means for processing the web and for dewatering. The paper or board machine line after the wire section further has at least one device (20A; 20B) for directing a force effect at a desired partial area (WS) of the web (W) in the cross machine direction in order to modify the web's characteristics profile in the cross machine direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: John Shakespeare, Taisto Huhtelin, Pasi Kekko, Markku Lummila, Pekka Pakarinen, Vesa Vuorinen, Matti Kurki, Jaana Pienmäki, Asko Majori, Kari Holopainen
  • Patent number: 7704351
    Abstract: A processing device and method applying the same for processing a coated or uncoated fibrous web is provided. The device comprises a belt configured to extend around a guiding element, at least one counter-element being disposed outside said belt to provide a contact area with the belt, such that the belt and the counter-element establish therebetween a web processing zone for passing a web to be processed therethrough. The processing zone length is defined by the disposition of the belt's guiding element and/or by the configuration of the counter-elements. The contact pressure applied to a web in the processing zone is within the range of between about 0.01 MPa and about 200 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Juha Lipponen, Vilho Nissinen, Pekka Koivukunnas, Mika Viljanmaa, Henri Vaittinen, Reijo Pietikäinen, Kari Hasanen, Risto Sutti, Eero Suomi, Pekka Linnonmaa, Markku Kyytsönen, Matti Tervonen, Heikki Kettunen, Kari Holopainen
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7540941
    Abstract: An applicator device (1) applies surface size to at least one side of a web (W). A pressure effect is applied to the web (W) by subjecting the web (W) to an underpressure and/or to an overpressure such that surface size is forced to penetrate into the pores of the web. Most advantageously, an underpressure is created that sucks applied surface size from the surface of the web (W) into the pores in the inner layers. Surface size is applied to a web first side (W1) and a vacuum effect is applied to the web's opposite side (W2) to cause air to flow through the web (W) such that surface size moves from the first side (W1) in the direction of the second side (W2) into the web (W). Correspondingly, both sides of the web (W) can be treated in successive stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Juha Lipponen, Pekka Pakarinen, Juha Pakarinen, Kari Holopainen, Juhani Vestola, Arto Tuomi
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20070054792
    Abstract: The roll of a paper/board machine or finishing machine has an inner elongated structure (11; 104) which is at least partly comprised of composite material, including reinforcing fibers in matrix material. The structure is preferably comprised of a combination of metallic material and composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: METSO PAPER, INC.
    Inventors: Tommi Korolainen, Kari Holopainen, Ari Lehto
  • Publication number: 20060096098
    Abstract: A tube roll for a paper machine has a shell (10) and roll heads (11) for supporting the tube roll rotably to the paper machine. The shell (10) has two metal cylinders (12, 13) adapted coaxially at an interval of each other. Between the cylinders (12, 13) there is additionally a core construction (14) attached to both of the cylinders (12, 13). Each roll head (11) is attached to both of the cylinders, of which at least the inner cylinder (13) is made of a sheet metal material. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a tube roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Leo Kurkinen, Rami Vanninen, Petteri Lannes, Tatu Pitkanen, Kari Holopainen
  • Patent number: 7022056
    Abstract: A method for fitting a tubular roll shell (2) of a roll (1) in a paper or board machine. In the method, the roll shell (2) is supported on a stationary roll shaft (3) by means of hydrostatic slide bearing elements (4a, 4b; 4a?, 4b?; 5a, 5b; 5a?, 5b?), acting on the roll shell (2) in radially opposite directions, at least in the direction of a plane co-directional with a first plane or a plane parallel to a primary loading (F) and in a plane substantially lateral to a plane co-directional with the primary loading (F). The slide bearing elements (4a, 4b, 4a?, 4b?, 5a, 5b, 5a?, 5b?) are loaded hydraulically by means of a pressure fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Kari Holopainen, Jori Onnela, Juha Lahtinen, Ari Lehto
  • Publication number: 20060060322
    Abstract: A processing device and a method applying the same for processing a coated or uncoated fibrous web is provided. The device comprises a belt configured to extend around a guiding element, at least one counter-element being disposed outside said belt to provide a contact area with the belt, such that the belt and the counter-element establish therebetween a web processing zone for passing a web to be processed therethrough. The processing zone length is defined by the disposition of the belt's guiding element and/or by the design of the counter-elements. A contact pressure applied to a web in the processing zone is configured to be within the range of between about 0.01 MPa and about 70 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Mika Viljanmaa, Juha Lipponen, Vilho Nissinen, Pekka Koivukunnas, Henri Vaittinen, Reijo Pietikainen, Kari Hasanen, Risto Sutti, Matti Lares, Pekka Linnonmaa, Markku Kyytsonen, Matti Tervonen, Heikki Kettunen, Kari Holopainen
  • Patent number: 6997106
    Abstract: A multi-roll calender, supercalender, soft calender or equivalent has at least one nip (YN, PN1, KN, PN2, AN) profiling a fibrous web (W) which is being calendered. A shoe roll (1, 4, 6, 10) constitutes at least one of the calender rolls which define the nip. A shell (11, 41, 61, 101) of the shoe roll is of a composite material, and the shoe roll is provided with internal shell-loading shoes (12, 42, 43, 62, 63, 103) for profiling the shell, the nip and/or the fibrous web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Kari Holopainen, Markku Kyytsönen, Hannu Pullinen, Aaron Mannio, Markku Kirvesmäki
  • Publication number: 20050251977
    Abstract: A processing device and method applying the same for processing a coated or uncoated fibrous web is provided. The device comprises a belt configured to extend around a guiding element, at least one counter-element being disposed outside said belt to provide a contact area with the belt, such that the belt and the counter-element establish therebetween a web processing zone for passing a web to be processed therethrough. The processing zone length is defined by the disposition of the belt's guiding element and/or by the configuration of the counter-elements. The contact pressure applied to a web in the processing zone is within the range of between about 0.01 MPa and about 200 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Juha Lipponen, Vilho Nissinen, Pekka Koivukunnas, Mika Viljanmaa, Henri Vaittinen, Reijo Pietikainen, Kari Hasanen, Risto Sutti, Eero Suomi, Pekka Linnonmaa, Markku Kyytsonen, Matti Tervonen, Heikki Kettunen, Kari Holopainen
  • Patent number: 6740201
    Abstract: Water hydraulics are used in a paper or board machine, in particular in applications requiring lubrication and in the like in which an operating medium is subjected to pressure. A chemical which is used in the stock system (A) of the process is mixed with the water used in water hydraulics before the water is passed to a site of application (5) in order to raise the viscosity of the water and chemical mixture to a level required by the site of application (5). The water and chemical mixture is passed (3in) after that to the site of application (5) and circulated through the same at least once, after which said water and chemical mixture is recovered (2) and passed to the stock system (A) of the process as diluted to a suitable concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Kari Holopainen, Juha Kinnunen
  • Patent number: 6692421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an end packing (20, 40, 60, 70, 80) for a deflection compensated roll. The roll including a stationary shaft (1) and a roll shell (2), bearing-mounted rotatably therearound and having each end thereof provided with a shaft-enclosing annular end cap (3). The end cap (3) has its surface internal in the axial direction of the roll or its surface external in the axial direction formed with a sealing surface (10, 50, 61, 71, 81). The end packing elements (20, 40, 60, 70, 80) are provided with an annular packing member (12; 42; 62; 72; 82) extending around the shaft (2) and including a front face, which is directed towards said sealing surface (10, 50, 61, 71, 81) and which is in contact with the sealing surface (10, 50) or separated from the sealing surface (61, 71, 81) by a gap constituting an axially directed narrow slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Antti Tavi, Ari Lehto, Kari Holopainen, Markku Arvonen, Mika Lämsä, Juhani Niskanen, Jorma Snellman, Jouni Pakkanen, Jori Onnela