Patents by Inventor Mikko Helminen

Mikko Helminen 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).

  • Switch assembly
    Patent number: 9679727
    Abstract: A switch assembly (1) for switching electric circuits comprises a contributory switch (3), a main switch (2), and a flexible element (4). The contributory switch (3) and the main switch (2) are connected electrically in series, the contributory switch (3) and the main switch (4) each comprise at least one movable contact and the flexible element is connected to one movable contact of the contributory switch, a first contact (5a), and one movable contact of the main switch, a second contact (6a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: ABB OY
    Inventors: Marko Takala, Jari Elomaa, Matti Kähkipuro, Veikko Puumala, Lauri Kettunen, Tommi Forsberg, Pertti Arjanne, Mikko Helminen, Mikko Vehkaperä
  • SWITCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20150340185
    Abstract: A switch assembly (1) for switching electric circuits comprises a contributory switch (3), a main switch (2), and a flexible element (4). The contributory switch (3) and the main switch (2) are connected electrically in series, the contributory switch (3) and the main switch (4) each comprise at least one movable contact and the flexible element is connected to one movable contact of the contributory switch, a first contact (5a), and one movable contact of the main switch, a second contact (6a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Marko Takala, Jari Elomaa, Matti Kähkipuro, Veikko Puumala, Lauri Kettunen, Tommi Forsberg, Pertti Arijanne, Mikko Helminen, Mikko Vehkaperä