Patents by Inventor Markku Jonninen

Markku Jonninen 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: 20250019926
    Abstract: A self-propelled work machine, such as an excavator, comprising an undercarriage equipped with wheels or track chains, and a top carriage supported onto the undercarriage for 360° rotation about a vertical axis. A first articulating boom is pivotably attached to the top carriage, and a first implement is attached to the free end thereof. The undercarriage is fitted with a mounting and pivoting adapter to which a second articulating boom is attached. The adapter comprises a mounting part attached to the undercarriage and a pivoting part attached to the mounting part such that is its pivotable at least 120° about a vertical axis and having said second articulating boom attached thereto such that it is pivotable about a horizontal axis. A second implement is attached to the free end of the second articulating boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: ALLU INNOVATION AND RESEARCH CENTER OY
    Inventor: Markku JONNINEN
  • Patent number: 9315964
    Abstract: A method for evacuating transfer air contained in a binding agent from a mixture of pressurized air and binding agent uses an apparatus comprising means for producing pressurized air, a binding agent container, a supply pipe for the mixture of pressurized air and binding agent, and an apparatus for mixing the binding agent into the earth mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ALLU GROUP OY
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 9080315
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heavy machine-operated sieve screen bucket. A plurality of screening plates (3) are spaced from each other and establish a screening surface (2), which is provided with screening slots and on top of which the material to be screened can be placed. There are rotatable shafts (4) below the screening surface (2). The shafts (4) are provided with blades (5), which are projecting from the shafts and which extend through the screening slots to above the screening surface (2). The blades (5) taper in a wedge-like manner towards their rounded tips. Side edges of the blades (5) are substantially straight and the angle between the same is in the range of 20-28°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Allu Finland Oy
    Inventors: Markku Jonninen, Antti Rautamies
  • Patent number: 8839958
    Abstract: A method and a device for screening aggregates and/or soils with a screening deck, where each point of the screening deck revolves continuously in the same rotating direction along a circular path. This movement is effected by the fastening frame of the screening deck being bearing-mounted upon at least two eccentric shafts, where each eccentric shaft is in turn bearing-mounted on a device body with bearings, through the midpoints of which extends a rotation axis of the eccentric shaft. Additionally, a throw axis spaced from the rotation axis of the eccentric shaft extends through the midpoints of bearings present between each eccentric shaft and the fastening frame, so that when the device is in operation, the throw axis revolves around the rotation axis along a circular path continuously in the same direction. All mass forces of movable structural components have been balanced with respect to rotation axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Salmonbay Consulting Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Publication number: 20140262976
    Abstract: The invention relates to a heavy machine-operated sieve screen bucket. A plurality of screening plates (3) are spaced from each other and establish a screening surface (2), which is provided with screening slots and on top of which the material to be screened can be placed. There are rotatable shafts (4) below the screening surface (2). The shafts (4) are provided with blades (5), which are projecting from the shafts and which extend through the screening slots to above the screening surface (2). The blades (5) taper in a wedge-like manner towards their rounded tips. Side edges of the blades (5) are substantially straight and the angle between the same is in the range of 20-28°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Markku Jonninen, Antti Rautamies
  • Publication number: 20140199125
    Abstract: A method for evacuating transfer air contained in a binding agent from a mixture of pressurized air and binding agent when stabilizing earth masses by adding binding agent. In the method is used an apparatus comprising means for producing pressurized air, a binding agent container, a supply pipe for the mixture of pressurized air and binding agent, and an apparatus for mixing the binding agent into the earth mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Allu Group Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 7506461
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screening, crushing or mixing bucket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Allu Finland Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Publication number: 20060242864
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screening, crushing or mixing bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Ideachip Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 6865980
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for returning the oil drained from a working pressure space of a hydraulic motor into a motor casing to an oil line, which is connected to the motor and which is in communication via a divider with intra-motor flow channels which are in communication with the working pressure spaces. The oil seeping into the casing is conveyed by means of pressure variations internal of the hydraulic motor, pulsating consistently with rotating motion, into the oil line presently at a lower pressure and connected to the motor by way of said divider. Therefor, the casing space is connected by a return conduit through a one-way valve to at least one flow channel, which lies between the divider of the motor and the working pressure space of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Ideachip Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 6755018
    Abstract: The invention relates to a leakage oil return apparatus for a hydraulic motor. The apparatus is used for returning the oil leaked from the working pressure space of a motor (1) into a motor casing (12) from the casing (12) back to a return line (2) of the motor. Consequently, the return pump (5) driven by a shaft (3) of the hydraulic motor (1) has its suction side (7) connected with said casing (12) and its delivery side (6) conencted by way of non-return valves (4) with pressure and return lines (2) of the motor (1) in such a way that flow communication is established always with the line having a lower pressure. It is preferred that the return pump (5) have its delivery side (6) connected by way of a pressure proportional valve (8) with said casing (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Ideachip Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Publication number: 20030085076
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for returning the oil drained from a working pressure space of a hydraulic motor into a motor casing to an oil line, which is connected to the motor and which is in communication via a divider with intra-motor flow channels which are in communication with the working pressure spaces. The oil seeping into the casing is conveyed by means of pressure variations internal of the hydraulic motor, pulsating consistently with rotating motion, into the oil line presently at a lower pressure and connected to the motor by way of said divider. Therefor, the casing space is connected by a return conduit through a one-way valve to at least one flow channel, which lies between the divider of the motor and the working pressure space of the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Publication number: 20030010562
    Abstract: The invention relates to a leakage oil return apparatus for a hydraulic motor. The apparatus is used for returning the oil leaked from the working pressure space of a motor (1) into a motor casing (12) from the casing (12) back to a return line (2) of the motor. Consequently, the return pump (5) driven by a shaft (3) of the hydraulic motor (1) has its suction side (7) connected with said casing (12) and its delivery side (6) conencted by way of non-return valves (4) with pressure and return lines (2) of the motor (1) in such a way that flow communication is established always with the line having a lower pressure. It is preferred that the return pump (5) have its delivery side (6) connected by way of a pressure proportional valve (8) with said casing (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 6193444
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for blending and transferring earth material at a blending site. The apparatus has a sinking shank mounted on the end of a boom of a working machine. Two cutter drums are mounted in spaced relation on the end of the shank for rotation about a horizontal axis. The working machine is advanced toward the blending site. The cutter drums are sunk into the earth material at the blending site and rotated to effect blending. The cutter drums are drawn toward the working machine to further effect blending and transfer a portion of the blended earth material to an accumulation of blended earth material over which the working machine advances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Ideachip Oy Insinooritoimisto
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 6010551
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for accelerated biodegradation of organic matter. The apparatus includes an enclosure for receiving a stack of organic matter and at least one fan connected to a series of aeration ducts for directing a gas containing oxygen through the stack. After passing through the stack the gas is collected and passed through a scrubber and a heat exchanger that cools the gas. A portion of the gas is exchanged with a portion of a replacement gas and then the gas is recirculated through the stack in a substantially closed loop system. The temperature, oxygen content, and flow rate of the gas are controlled to provide a sustained accelerated rate of biodegradation in the stack. In addition, the stack is periodically agitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Ideachip Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 5843769
    Abstract: The invention relates to a two-stage composter drum which includes an inner, rotatably mounted drum and an insulated, stationary, outer drum. Waste is introduced into an opening at one end of the inner drum where it is partially degraded and then discharge through openings at the other end of the inner drum into the annular space provided between the inner and outer drums. The outer surface of the inner drum is provided with means for mixing and moving the composted waste contained within the annular space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Biolan Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 5485689
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bucket crusher to be mounted in place of the bucket of an excavator or a bucket loader. Horizontal crushing shafts (12) provided with crushing tools are superimposed at a small distance from each other and adapted to be rotated in the same rotating direction. A pivoting axle (4) for a pivotably journalled compression and feeding plate (1) is located in the top section of the bucket. The plate (1) can be turned for pressing the material to be crushed against the crushing shafts, whose rotating direction is selected in such a manner that the crushing tools within said bucket travel towards said pivoting axle (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Ideachip Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen
  • Patent number: 5405092
    Abstract: Soil materials are screened and crushed simultaneously in a bucket of an excavating machine having its back wall replaced by rotatable crushing and screening elements. The crushed and screened materials fall down through the back wall and the non-crushable materials with size exceeding the size of screen openings remain in the bucket for dumping in the pile of a coarse pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Ideachip Oy
    Inventor: Markku Jonninen