Patents by Inventor Markku Seppala

Markku Seppala 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).

  • Method and device for securing horizontally loaded cargo units to a vessel
    Patent number: 6835035
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for securing horizontally loaded cargo units on a vessel, in which method the cargo units (13) are handled and secured for transporting the cargo units (13) on the vessel. The cargo unit (13) is secured to the vessel and/or to an adjacent cargo unit (13) by means of securing elements extending in the longitudinal direction of the cargo unit such that securing parts (11, 12) of the securing element (10) fixed to a bulkhead (15) of the vessel and to the cargo unit or to adjacent cargo units form an interlocking coupling, whereby the cargo unit (13) that is secured remains in place in the securing position. The invention also relates to a device for securing horizontally loaded cargo units on a vessel, which device is used for securing the cargo units (13) for transport on the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Finnlines Oyj
    Inventors: Mikko Hänninen, Martti Salokannel, Markku Seppälä
  • Base plate for a compass
    Patent number: D414436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Suunto Oyj
    Inventor: Markku Seppala
  • Fastener for attaching a rope to an orienteering compass
    Patent number: D416789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Kimmo Pernu, Markku Seppala