Patents by Inventor Lasse Lehtonen

Lasse 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).

  • Publication number: 20090312875
    Abstract: A method and an arrangement for dampening vibration in a mast structure of a mast truck where the critical characteristics of the mast structure and/or of the vibration are measured, computed, measured and computed or at least some of the characteristics are fed to the computing system in advance, the lowest natural frequency (?n) of the mast structure and/or the phase of the vibration is computed from the collected data or determined directly from the mast structure, the order for movement is obtained from driver or master system, the critical characteristics are fed to the computing system, the movement guidance to the speed controller is generated from above mentioned characteristics of the vibration, the order for movement is divided at least two parts (impulses I), and the actuator is controlled with speed controller for moving the truck or load in the truck according to the order for movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Lasse Lehtonen, Kyösti Sarkkinen, Janne Polvilampi
  • Patent number: 7115604
    Abstract: Levosimendan, or (?)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono]propanedinitrile, which has been previously suggested for the treatment of congestive heart failure, is useful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignees: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Jyrki Lilleberg, Lasse Lehtonen, Pertti Pentikäinen
  • Patent number: 7045147
    Abstract: The invention relates to peroral pharmaceutical compositions which release levosimendan in a controlled fashion with reduced occurrence of undesired effects. Levosimendan, or (?)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]-hydrazono]propanedinitrile, is useful in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Iikka Larma, Maarit Bäckman, Saila Antila, Lasse Lehtonen
  • Patent number: 6911209
    Abstract: Levosimendan, or (?)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono]propanedinitrile, which has been previously suggested for the treatment of congestive heart failure is useful in the treatment of sick sinus syndrome and/or sinoatrial conduction disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Lasse Lehtonen, Mikhail Ruda, Jeffrey Hosenpud
  • Publication number: 20040063711
    Abstract: Levosimendan, or (−)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono]propanedinitrile, which has been previously suggested for the treatment of congestive heart failure is useful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jyrki Lilleberg, Lasse Lehtonen, Pertti Pentikainen
  • Patent number: 6593329
    Abstract: Levosimendan, or (−)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono]-propanedinitrile, which has been previously suggested for the treatment of congestive heart failure is useful in the treatment or prevention of coronary graft vasospasm after coronary artery by-pass surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Lasse Lehtonen, Julius Papp, Janos Szecsi
  • Patent number: 6462045
    Abstract: Levosimendan, or (−)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]hydrazono]-propanedinitrile, which has been previously suggested for tho treatment of congestive heart failure is useful in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventor: Lasse Lehtonen
  • Patent number: 6355269
    Abstract: A composition for oral administration comprising a substantially pure crystalline polymorphic form (I) of levosimendan as an active ingredient together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is described. Polymorphic form (I) of levosimendan is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and is useful in the treatment of congestive heart disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Maarit Backman, Ilkka Larma, Saila Antila, Lasse Lehtonen
  • Patent number: 6183771
    Abstract: Transdermal administration of levosimenden or (−)-[[4-(1,4,5,6-tetahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)hydrazono]propanedinitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed. Transdermal preparations of levosimenden can be in the form of e.g. ointment, emulsion, lotion, solution, gel, cream, patch or transdermal delivery device including iontophoretic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Arto Urtti, Jouni Hirvonen, Lasse Lehtonen, Saila Antila