Patents by Inventor Kari Tuominen

Kari Tuominen 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: 8782979
    Abstract: The invention relates to method and arrangement for attaching a tower-like structure to a foundation. In the invention, a circular element is anchored to the concrete forming the foundation. The circular element is fitted on the surface of the foundation such that the circular element remains partially inside the concrete. The lowest part of the tower-like structure is attached by a screw connection to the circular element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Peikko Group Oy
    Inventor: Kari Tuominen
  • Publication number: 20130199117
    Abstract: The invention relates to method and arrangement for attaching a tower-like structure to a foundation. In the invention, a circular element is anchored to the concrete forming the foundation. The circular element is fitted on the surface of the foundation such that the circular element remains partially inside the concrete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: PEIKKO GROUP OY
    Inventor: Kari Tuominen
  • Patent number: 7213376
    Abstract: A bracket for supporting a structural element, such as a precast concrete beam, on a concrete pile or similar support structure in a building includes a first support part (1) which is cast at least partly into the concrete pile. The first support part (1) includes a bracket part (5) for supporting the structural element so that the structural element bears against the concrete pile. The bracket part (5) is movably fastened to the first support part (1), which is cast at least partly into the concrete pile, such that the position of the bracket part (5) with regard to the concrete pile can be changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Teraspeikko Oy
    Inventors: Juha Pulkkanen, Pekka Hayrinen, Taru Leinonen, Kimmo Varvikko, Kari Tuominen, Jorma Kinnunen
  • Publication number: 20040050012
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bracket for supporting a structural element, such as a precast concrete beam, on a concrete pile or similar support structure in a building. The bracket comprises a first support part (1) which is cast at least partly into the concrete pile. The first support part (1) comprises a bracket part (5) for supporting the structural element so that the structural element bears against the concrete pile. The bracket part (5) is movably fastened to the first support part (1), which is cast at least partly into the concrete pile, such that the position of the bracket part (5) with regard to the concrete pile can be changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Juha Pulkkanen, Pekka Hayrinen, Taru Leinonen, Kimmo Varvikko, Kari Tuominen, Jorma Kinnunen
  • Patent number: 6481693
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power transmission and bearing arrangement for a drum, the drum (1) being provided for a rope (2) that exerts a tangential force on the circumference of the drum, and the arrangement comprising the mounting of the drum in bearings (7 to 10) to a frame structure (6) and a drive arrangement for rotating the drum, the drive arrangement comprising at least one member (3) that is in drive engagement with the drum surface. To simplify the structure and to eliminate the bending moment acting on the drum, the drum bearing arrangement comprises means (7 to 10) that carry the drum and support the drum surface (1) to the frame structure (6) directly from the outer and inner surfaces (4, 5) of the drum surface, the point where the rope is unwound from the drum being located within the bearing area when seen from the end of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: KCI Konecranes International PLC
    Inventor: Kari Tuominen