Patents by Inventor Kari Lehtonen
Kari Lehtonen 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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Patent number: 11433156Abstract: An instrument cassette (100) for handling instruments (111) comprises support structures (101) for mechanically supporting the instruments (111), and a shielding structure (102, 103) for containing operational portions (112) of the instruments (111) so that a risk of unintentional touching the operational portions (112) is reduced. At least one wall (104) of the shielding structure (103) comprises channels (105) for allowing liquid and gaseous substances to flow through the wall. The substances may comprise for example hot vapor used in an autoclaving sterilization process. The channels (105) are shaped to prevent the operational portions (112) of the instruments (111) from protruding through the wall (104) via the channels (105). Thus, there is no need for a high number of very small channels which may be difficult to manufacture in a cost effective way.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Inventors: Kari Lehtonen, Gaius Voltti
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Patent number: 10849714Abstract: A medical or a dental instrument comprises an operative portion (101) for operations according to the purpose of use of the instrument, a center portion (103) mechanically connecting to the operative portion, and a radio frequency identifier (106) located on the center portion and capable of being read from a distance of the instrument. The instrument further comprises a tubular handle portion (104) provided to surround the radio frequency identifier and at least a part of the center portion, the tubular handle portion being cast on the instrument so that the material of the tubular handle portion is adhered to the material of the center portion. Thus, the tubular handle portion acts not only as the handle portion but also as at least a part of a fixation system attaching the radio frequency identifier to the instrument. An instrument of such construction is easy to keep hygienic.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Planmeca OYInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Publication number: 20200129653Abstract: An instrument cassette (100) for handling instruments (111) comprises support structures (101) for mechanically supporting the instruments (111), and a shielding structure (102, 103) for containing operational portions (112) of the instruments (111) so that a risk of unintentional touching the operational portions (112) is reduced. At least one wall (104) of the shielding structure (103) comprises channels (105) for allowing liquid and gaseous substances to flow through the wall. The substances may comprise for example hot vapor used in an autoclaving sterilization process. The channels (105) are shaped to prevent the operational portions (112) of the instruments (111) from protruding through the wall (104) via the channels (105). Thus, there is no need for a high number of very small channels which may be difficult to manufacture in a cost effective way.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Kari LEHTONEN, Gaius VOLTTI
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Publication number: 20180318039Abstract: A medical or a dental instrument comprises an operative portion (101) for operations according to the purpose of use of the instrument, a center portion (103) mechanically connecting to the operative portion, and a radio frequency identifier (106) located on the center portion and capable of being read from a distance of the instrument. The instrument further comprises a tubular handle portion (104) provided to surround the radio frequency identifier and at least a part of the center portion, the tubular handle portion being cast on the instrument so that the material of the tubular handle portion is adhered to the material of the center portion. Thus, the tubular handle portion acts not only as the handle portion but also as at least a part of a fixation system attaching the radio frequency identifier to the instrument. An instrument of such construction is easy to keep hygienic.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: 9956056Abstract: A medical or a dental instrument comprises an operative portion (101) for operations according to the purpose of use of the instrument, a center portion (103) mechanically connecting to the operative portion, and a radio frequency identifier (106) located on the center portion and capable of being read from a distance of the instrument. The instrument further comprises a tubular handle portion (104) provided to surround the radio frequency identifier and at least a part of the center portion, the tubular handle portion being cast on the instrument so that the material of the tubular handle portion is adhered to the material of the center portion. Thus, the tubular handle portion acts not only as the handle portion but also as at least a part of a fixation system attaching the radio frequency identifier to the instrument. An instrument of such construction is easy to keep hygienic.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LM-INSTRUMENTS OYInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Publication number: 20160128799Abstract: A medical or a dental instrument comprises an operative portion (101) for operations according to the purpose of use of the instrument, a center portion (103) mechanically connecting to the operative portion, and a radio frequency identifier (106) located on the center portion and capable of being read from a distance of the instrument. The instrument further comprises a tubular handle portion (104) provided to surround the radio frequency identifier and at least a part of the center portion, the tubular handle portion being cast on the instrument so that the material of the tubular handle portion is adhered to the material of the center portion. Thus, the tubular handle portion acts not only as the handle portion but also as at least a part of a fixation system attaching the radio frequency identifier to the instrument. An instrument of such construction is easy to keep hygienic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Kari LEHTONEN
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Patent number: 6997709Abstract: A dental hand instrument (10), comprising a handle (11) with parts (12a, 12b) at its ends. The end of each neck part is provided with a coupling element (15) designed for the connection of replaceable tips (20) and oriented in the same direction with the neck part. The coupling element is a socket or pin (19) extending in the same direction with the neck part and allowing a corresponding concentric pin (21) or socket (26) of the tip to be fitted into/onto it. The socket of the coupling element may be provided with slots (17), and the inner surface of the socket has a circular or cornered cross-sectional form. The neck part and coupling element of the hand instrument are preferably made of stainless steel and the tip is made of steel, aluminum, plastic-coated aluminum, steel or titanium.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2001Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: LM-Instruments OyInventors: Pekka Kangasniemi, Eino Lumme, Kari Lehtonen
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Publication number: 20030022131Abstract: A dental hand instrument (10), comprising a handle (11) with parts (12a, 12b) at its ends. The end of each neck part is provided with a coupling element (15) designed for the connection of replaceable tips (20) and oriented in the same direction with the neck part. The coupling element is a socket or pin (19) extending in the same direction with the neck part and allowing a corresponding concentric pin (21) or socket (26) of the tip to be fitted into/onto it. The socket of the coupling element may be provided with slots (17), and the inner surface of the socket has a circular or cornered cross-sectional form. The neck part and coupling element of the hand instrument are preferably made of stainless steel and the tip is made of steel, aluminun, plastic-coated aluminum, steel or titanium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Pekka Kangasniemi, Eino Lumme, Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: 5403257Abstract: A multi-pull exercise device comprising a stationary frame, an extensible resistance element carried by the frame, at least two flexible pull lines attached to respective ends of the resistance element; and pulleys guiding the free ends of the pull lines to desired locations of use on the exercise device. To achieve a simple and versatile exercise device, each end of the resistance element is movable axially with respect to the other and with respect to the frame. The resistance mechanism is self-restoring, and can be in the form of a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder and/or spring.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1993Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Tunturipyora OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: 4953415Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for converting reciprocating motion into even rotational motion. The arrangement comprises a frame (1), a flywheel (2), a pull member (3) attached to the flywheel by means of a free gear mechanism (4), and a brake band arranged to resist the rotational motion of the flywheel (2). In order to achieve smooth operation without jerks, the arrangement comprises a relief member (7) connected to the frame by means of a lever mechanism (4). When the pull member (3) is pulled (A), it presses the relief member (7) and turns the lever mechanism so that the brake band is tightened against the flywheel. When the free gear mechanism (4) draws the pull member in direction (B), the lever mechanism (9) is arranged to turn so that it reduces the tightening force exerted by the brake band on the peripheral face of the flywheel. (FIG. 1).Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1989Date of Patent: September 4, 1990Assignee: Tunturipyora OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D457630Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: LM-Instruments OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D301597Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1986Date of Patent: June 13, 1989Assignee: Tunturipyora OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D324709Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1989Date of Patent: March 17, 1992Assignee: Tunturipyora OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D329477Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1990Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Assignee: Tunturipyora OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D790068Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: LM-Instruments OyInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D851771Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Planmeca OYInventor: Kari Lehtonen
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Patent number: D928966Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Planmeca OYInventor: Kari Lehtonen