Patents by Inventor Kari Kuuspalo

Kari Kuuspalo 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).

  • Sampling device for introduction of samples into analysis system
    Patent number: 7485854
    Abstract: A sampling device, for example a sampling valve, is disclosed for introduction of samples into an analysis system. The sampling device comprises a turning element provided with a sampling area. The sampling area is configured to retain samples to be analysed. The turning element is arranged for movement between a first position where the sampling area is exposed to material to be sampled for collection of samples and a second position where samples are released for use by the analysis system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignees: University of Helsinki, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, University of Helsinki, Department of Physical Science, division of Atmospheric Sciences, Finnish Meteorological Instutute
    Inventors: Kari Hartonen, Kari Kuuspalo, Heikki Lihavainen, Pasi Aalto, Markku Rasilainen, Marja-Liisa Riekkola, Markku Kulmala, Yrjo Viisanën
  • Sampling device for introduction of samples into analysis system
    Publication number: 20070275474
    Abstract: A sampling device, for example a sampling valve, is disclosed for introduction of samples into an analysis system. The sampling device comprises a turning element provided with a sampling area. The sampling area is configured to retain samples to be analysed. The turning element is arranged for movement between a first position where the sampling area is exposed to material to be sampled for collection of samples and a second position where samples are released for use by the analysis system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Kari Hartonen, Kari Kuuspalo, Heikki Lihavainen, Pasi Aalto, Markku Rasilainen, Marja-Liisa Riekkola, Markku Kulmala, Yrjo Viisanen