Patents by Inventor Marko Hanhikorpi

Marko Hanhikorpi 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: 8794531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio frequency identification tag which is adapted to work at a frequency between 850 MHz and 950 MHz. The tag may comprise a planar inverted F antenna, a loop antenna, or a dual patch antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Confidex Oy
    Inventors: Matti Ritamäki, Marko Hanhikorpi, Heikki Ahokas, Lari Kytölä
  • Patent number: 7975414
    Abstract: This relates to a label to be attached to a surface, the label comprising a transponder. The label comprises a non-adherent flap which contains the transponder. This also relates to a web comprising a backing web and labels, and to a system comprising a surface and a label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: UPM Raflatac Oy
    Inventors: Matti Ritamäki, Samuli Strömberg, Marko Hanhikorpi, Jarkko Miettinen, Lari Kytölä
  • Patent number: 7971336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing products comprising transponders. The method comprises introducing a web comprising on its surface sequential structural modules comprising an impedance matching element and an integrated circuit electrically connected to the impedance matching element, the structural modules having a first distance between each other; cutting the web in such a manner that the sequential structural modules are separated from each other; attaching the structural modules to a product substrate, the sequential structural modules having a second distance between each other, the second distance being longer than the first distance; and attaching the impedance matching elements to antennas, the impedance matching elements and the antennas forming an electrical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Confidex OY
    Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Lari Kytola, Jarkko Miettinen, Matti Ritamaki, Juha Ikonen, Heikki Ahokas
  • Publication number: 20100213264
    Abstract: An RFID tag to be attached to an item, and a method. The tag comprises an antenna and an integrated circuit. The RFID tag further comprises a substrate on which the antenna is attached. The substrate is construed to form a stand-off relation between the item and the antenna when buried inside of the material of the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: CONFIDEX OY
    Inventors: Heikki Ahokas, Matti Ritamäki, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20100065647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a radio frequency identification tag which is adapted to work at a frequency between 850 MHz and 950 MHz. The tag may comprise a planar inverted F antenna, a loop antenna, or a dual patch antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: CONFIDEX OY
    Inventors: Matti Ritamaki, Marko Hanhikorpi, Heikki Ahokas, Lari Kytõlã
  • Publication number: 20090249611
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing products comprising transponders. The method comprises introducing a web comprising on its surface sequential structural modules comprising an impedance matching element and an integrated circuit electrically connected to the impedance matching element, the structural modules having a first distance between each other; cutting the web in such a manner that the sequential structural modules are separated from each other; attaching the structural modules to a product substrate, the sequential structural modules having a second distance between each other, the second distance being longer than the first distance; and attaching the impedance matching elements to antennas, the impedance matching elements and the antennas forming an electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Lari Kytola, Jarkko Miettinen, Matti Ritamaki, Juha Ikonen, Heikki Ahokas
  • Patent number: 7492164
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a product sensor (2), and a product sensor (2). In the manufacturing method, a circuitry pattern is formed in the product sensor (2) for achieving an antenna circuit (L, C1, C2). In addition, the product sensor (2) is provided with at least one measuring means (13), whose at least one electrical property is affected by at least one condition. Product control is performed by measuring the at least one measuring means (13) formed in the product sensor (2), which means is affected by at least one condition, at least one electrical condition. In order to form a product sensor, at least a first (3) and a second module (5) are formed, the first of the modules (3) being provided with at least a part of said antenna circuit, and the second module (5) being provided with said at least one measuring means (13). Said at least two modules (3, 5) are connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: UPM-Kymmene Corporation
    Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Samuli Strömberg
  • Patent number: 7469126
    Abstract: An RFID transponder is disclosed in which predetermined conductive portions will be removed from the transponder should the transponder be removed from a first object to which it is attached. The transponder has a first response to applied RF before the predetermined portions are removed and a second response after such removal. An RF detector can be used to scan objects with transponders to detect the first or the second response and thereby determine when a transponder has been moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: UPM Raflatac Oy
    Inventors: Jarkko Miettinen, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20080213525
    Abstract: This relates to a label to be attached to a surface, the label comprising a transponder. The label comprises a non-adherent flap which contains the transponder. This also relates to a web comprising a backing web and labels, and to a system comprising a surface and a label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Matti Ritamaki, Samuli Stromberg, Marko Hanhikorpi, Jarkko Miettinen, Lari Kytola
  • Patent number: 7386936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrically conductive pattern by printing a layer comprising metal oxide on a carrier substrate (2) and reducing the metal oxide to metal. The reduced layer is transferred to an application substrate (7). The present invention also relates to the use of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Intune Circuits Oy
    Inventors: Lauri Huhtasalo, Samuli Strömberg, Marko Hanhikorpi, Olli Hyvärinen, Pekka Taskinen, Tuija Suortti
  • Patent number: 7244332
    Abstract: The Invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a smart label web. The smart label web comprises smart labels placed one after another and/or side by side and comprising a circuitry pattern and an integrated circuit on a chip therein. In the method, an electrical contact is formed between the integrated circuit on a chip and the circuitry pattern of the smart label in the smart label web in such a way that a structural part separated from a separate carrier web and comprising an integrated circuit on a chip is attached to the smart label. The structural part contains a thermoplastic material whereby it is attached to the smart label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Rafsec Oy
    Inventors: Samuli Strömberg, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Patent number: 7066393
    Abstract: A smart label comprises a circuitry pattern on a smart label substrate and a structural part comprises an integrated circuit on a chip on a structural part substrate. The structural part is attached to the smart label substrate and/or the circuitry pattern. The circuitry pattern is electrically connected to the integrated circuit on the chip via at least one capacitor located outside the chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Rafsec Oy
    Inventors: Samuli Strömberg, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20060057827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrically conductive pattern by printing a layer comprising metal oxide on a carrier substrate (2) and reducing the metal oxide to metal. The reduced layer is transferred to an application substrate (7). The present invention also relates to the use of the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Lauri Huhtasalo, Samuli Stromberg, Marko Hanhikorpi, Olli Hyvarinen, Pekka Taskinen, Tuija Suortti
  • Publication number: 20050275533
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a product sensor (2), and a product sensor (2). In the manufacturing method, a circuitry pattern is formed in the product sensor (2) for achieving an antenna circuit (L, C1, C2). In addition, the product sensor (2) is provided with at least one measuring means (13), whose at least one electrical property is affected by at least one condition. Product control is performed by measuring the at least one measuring means (13) formed in the product sensor (2), which means is affected by at least one condition, at least one electrical condition. In order to form a product sensor, at least a first (3) and a second module (5) are formed, the first of the modules (3) being provided with at least a part of said antenna circuit, and the second module (5) being provided with said at least one measuring means (13). Said at least two modules (3, 5) are connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Marko Hanhikorpi, Samuli Strömberg
  • Patent number: 6951621
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a product sensor, and a product sensor. The product sensor is formed on a substrate and provided with at least one electric circuit comprising at least one capacitor and at least one coil. At least part of the electric circuit is formed by evaporating a first metallization layer at least at the electric circuit in the product sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Rafsec Oy
    Inventor: Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20050068180
    Abstract: An RFID transponder is disclosed in which predetermined conductive portions will be removed from the transponder should the transponder be removed from a first object to which it is attached. The transponder has a first response to applied RF before the predetermined portions are removed and a second response after such removal. An RF detector can be used to scan objects with transponders to detect the first or the second response and thereby determine when a transponder has been moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Jarkko Miettinen, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20040169586
    Abstract: A smart label comprises a circuitry pattern on a smart label substrate and a structural part comprises an integrated circuit on a chip on a structural part substrate. The structural part is attached to the smart label substrate and/or the circuitry pattern. The circuitry pattern is electrically connected to the integrated circuit on the chip via at least one capacitor located outside the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: Rafsac Oy
    Inventors: Samuli Stromberg, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20040004295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a smart label web. The smart label web comprises smart labels placed one after another and/or side by side and comprising a circuitry pattern and an integrated circuit on a chip therein. In the method, an electrical contact is formed between the integrated circuit on a chip and the circuitry pattern of the smart label in the smart label web in such a way that a structural part separated from a separate carrier web and comprising an integrated circuit on a chip is attached to the smart label. The structural part contains a thermoplastic material whereby it is attached to the smart label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Rafsec Oy
    Inventors: Samuli Stromberg, Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20030218072
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a smart label. In the method, the smart label is provided with at least one oscillating circuit comprising at least one coil and at least one capacitor. Further in the method, at least one tuning element is formed in the oscillating circuit, for tuning of the oscillating circuit. The tuning of the oscillating circuit is performed, if necessary, by deactivating one or more of said tuning elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Rafsac Oy
    Inventor: Marko Hanhikorpi
  • Publication number: 20030052077
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a product sensor, and a product sensor. The product sensor is formed on a substrate and provided with at least one electric circuit comprising at least one capacitor and at least one coil. At least part of the electric circuit is formed by evaporating a first metallization layer at least at the electric circuit in the product sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Rafsec Oy
    Inventor: Marko Hanhikorpi