Patents by Inventor Kari O. Lahtonen

Kari O. Lahtonen 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).

  • Lubricant applicator and method for lubricating a backing drum and apparatus
    Patent number: 10480127
    Abstract: An illustrative lubricant applicator includes a body comprising an inner surface defining a lumen, an outer surface, and a connector fluidly connected to the lumen. The connector is configured to receive a lubricating fluid and convey the lubricating fluid to the lumen. A plurality of openings connects the lumen to the outer surface of the body. The lubricant applicator is configured for connection to a coater blade at a position such that the plurality of openings are configured to deliver the lubricant to an edge region of paper and a backing drum during coating of the paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: VALMET TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Kari O. Lahtonen
  • Lubricant Applicator and Method for Lubricating a Backing Drum and Apparatus
    Publication number: 20180016748
    Abstract: An illustrative lubricant applicator includes a body comprising an inner surface defining a lumen, an outer surface, and a connector fluidly connected to the lumen. The connector is configured to receive a lubricating fluid and convey the lubricating fluid to the lumen. A plurality of openings connects the lumen to the outer surface of the body. The lubricant applicator is configured for connection to a coater blade at a position such that the plurality of openings are configured to deliver the lubricant to an edge region of paper and a backing drum during coating of the paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Kari O. Lahtonen