Patents by Inventor Marko Kovanen

Marko Kovanen 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).

  • Fibrous web manufacturing roll with cover having functional layer with nanocellulose material
    Patent number: 11339536
    Abstract: The invention relates to a roll for use in a manufacture of a fibrous web, which comprises cellulosic fibers. The roll comprises a roll body with a cylindrical surface, and a roll cover, which is arranged to cover the cylindrical surface of the roll body. The cover has a functional layer, which has a polymer matrix and reinforcing material in the form of functional particles and/or functional fibers embedded in the polymer matrix. The functional particles and/or functional fibers has nanocellulose material. The invention relates also to the use of the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Valmet Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Jani Turunen, Marko Kovanen, Heikki Kettunen
  • Fibrous Web Manufacturing Roll with Cover Having Functional Layer with Nanocellulose (as amended)
    Publication number: 20200407917
    Abstract: The invention relates to a roll for use in a manufacture of a fibrous web, which comprises cellulosic fibers. The roll comprises a roll body with a cylindrical surface, and a roll cover, which is arranged to cover the cylindrical surface of the roll body. The cover has a functional layer, which has a polymer matrix and reinforcing material in the form of functional particles and/or functional fibers embedded in the polymer matrix. The functional particles and/or functional fibers has nanocellulose material. The invention relates also to the use of the roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Valmet Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Jani TURUNEN, Marko KOVANEN, Heikki KETTUNEN
  • Method for coating a press or transfer belt and a corresponding coated belt
    Patent number: 6500308
    Abstract: A coated press or transfer belt and method for coating a press or transfer belt is disclosed, wherein a coating of one or more polymers and possible blend components and additives is formed on the surface of the belt. Coating is carried out by rotational molding, which is, as such known, onto the belt rotating on one or more rolls from at least two rapidly reacting liquid components. The set coating layer is then ground to an even thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Metso Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: Pentti Lehtonen, Marko Kovanen