Patents by Inventor Leo Luomala

Leo Luomala 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: 9714074
    Abstract: An adjustable circumference seal includes an envelope having an outer layer and an inner layer, with the inner layer defining a sealing surface. A circumferential closure is provided for constricting the inner layer of the envelope and thereby adjusting a circumference of the inner layer of the envelope. The closure includes a band having a first end and a second end, with a first cord guide at the first end and a second cord guide at the second end. A cord is threaded from the outer layer through a cord channel in the envelope, through the first cord guide of the band, through the second cord guide of the band and back through the cord channel. By pulling the cord, the circumference of the inner layer of the envelope is reduced until the sealing surface is brought into a sealing engagement. A cord lock for maintains the cord in a selected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Whites Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Leo Luomala, Ross Davis Harrington, Richard Kerr Myerscough
  • Publication number: 20160031537
    Abstract: An adjustable circumference seal includes an envelope having an outer layer and an inner layer, with the inner layer defining a sealing surface. A circumferential closure is provided for constricting the inner layer of the envelope and thereby adjusting a circumference of the inner layer of the envelope. The closure includes a band having a first end and a second end, with a first cord guide at the first end and a second cord guide at the second end. A cord is threaded from the outer layer through a cord channel in the envelope, through the first cord guide of the band, through the second cord guide of the band and back through the cord channel. By pulling the cord, the circumference of the inner layer of the envelope is reduced until the sealing surface is brought into a sealing engagement. A cord lock far maintains the cord in a selected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Leo LUOMALA, Ross Davis HARRINGTON, Richard Kerr MYERSCOUGH
  • Publication number: 20130247267
    Abstract: A roll seal assembly for use on a dry suit for diving and other applications where water-tight sealing of garments is demanded. The seal joins a first tubular body to a second tubular body. The first tubular body has an extension comprising a third tubular body. The second tubular body has an extension comprising a fourth tubular body. The roll seal is formed by connecting the open ends of the third and fourth extensions using a fastener and then rolling the fastened ends over a stiff but pliable band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: WHITES MANUFACTURING LTD.
    Inventor: Leo Luomala
  • Publication number: 20130086723
    Abstract: A thermal insulating garment for an underwater diving suit has an inner insulating layer or thermal core and an outer elastomeric layer. The inner thermal core layer is larger than the outer layer. The inner thermal core thermal layer is temporarily fixed to the outer elastomeric layer by fastening means such as a hook and loop system. A zipper may be disposed between the two shoulders of the garment and across the chest of the garment to permit the top portion of the garment to be removed and permit diver entry and egress into the dry suit. There is a lamination seal at the ankles, wrists and collar of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: WHITES MANUFACTURING LTD.
    Inventors: Richard Myerscough, Leo Luomala