Patents by Inventor Panu Perko

Panu Perko 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: 20240256091
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a touch-interface arrangement comprises an overlay layer; a capacitive sensor printed circuit board assembly, PCBA, mounted to the overlay layer, wherein the overlay layer is positioned on a first side of the capacitive sensor PCBA; at least one piezoelectric actuator positioned on a second side of the capacitive sensor PCBA, opposing the first side of the capacitive sensor PCBA, wherein the at least one piezoelectric actuator comprises a support plate and a piezoelectric ceramic; and at least one seal element positioned on the second side of the capacitive sensor PCBA for at least partially sealing the at least one piezoelectric actuator between the capacitive sensor PCBA and a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventor: Panu Perko
  • Publication number: 20230376117
    Abstract: A haptic touch module (124, 170) comprises a bottom plate (100, 140) comprising a recess (102, 172); a haptic sensor (104, 152) mounted in the recess (102, 172); a capacitive sensor printed circuit board assembly (106, 160) mounted on the haptic sensor (104, 152); and an overlay (108, 164) mounted on the capacitive sensor printed circuit board assembly (106, 160), the overlay (108, 164) having a length and width covering the bottom plate (100, 140).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Aito BV
    Inventors: Panu PERKO, Jari TOROPAINEN
  • Publication number: 20230359277
    Abstract: It is an object to provide a device. According to an embodiment, a device comprises: a first layer; a second layer; and at least one intermediate layer between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the at least one intermediate layer comprises: a haptic element comprising at least one piezoelectric transducer; at least one seal element positioned on at least one side of the haptic element, and wherein the at least one seal element is configured to seal at least the haptic element between the first layer and the second layer at least on the one side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Aito BV
    Inventor: Panu PERKO
  • Publication number: 20210242598
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna operating in a slot mode. It is also directed to an electronic wristwatch-like device comprising such antennas. The antenna assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board and defining a slot between them, at least one feed element for coupling an electromagnetic signal between said conductive body and said circuit board. A length of the slot is defined between two points at which said conductive body is connected to a ground plane of said at least one circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 11043748
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna operating in a slot mode. It is also directed to an electronic wristwatch-like device comprising such antennas. The antenna assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board and defining a slot between them, at least one feed element for coupling an electromagnetic signal between said conductive body and said circuit board. A length of the slot is defined between two points at which said conductive body is connected to a ground plane of said at least one circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 11018432
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna operating in a slot mode. It is also directed to an electronic wristwatch-like device comprising such antennas. The antenna assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board, at least one feed element for coupling an electromagnetic signal between said conductive body and said circuit board, and wherein at least one conductive rim structure is running peripheral to at least one said circuit board. The conductive rim and the conductive body define at least one slot mode antenna between themselves. The length of a slot mode antenna is defined between two points at which said conductive body is connected to said conductive rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Suunto OY
    Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 10978805
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna operating in a slot mode. It is also directed to an electronic wristwatch-like device comprising such antennas. The antenna assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board, at least one feed element for coupling an electromagnetic signal between said conductive body and said circuit board, and wherein at least one conductive rim structure is running peripheral to at least one said circuit board. The conductive rim and the conductive body define at least one slot mode antenna between themselves. The length of a slot mode antenna is defined between two points at which said conductive body is connected to said conductive rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Suunto OY
    Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 10734731
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna, wherein the assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board, and an element of said antenna which comprises multiple attachment points for at least one connecting member, and said at least one connecting member is coupled to only one of said multiple attachment points at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Panu Perko, Eero Varjonen, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 10684648
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Publication number: 20190245271
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna operating in a slot mode. It is also directed to an electronic wristwatch-like device comprising such antennas. The antenna assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board and defining a slot between them, at least one feed element for coupling an electromagnetic signal between said conductive body and said circuit board. A length of the slot is defined between two points at which said conductive body is connected to a ground plane of said at least one circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
  • Publication number: 20190245272
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna operating in a slot mode. It is also directed to an electronic wristwatch-like device comprising such antennas. The antenna assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board, at least one feed element for coupling an electromagnetic signal between said conductive body and said circuit board, and wherein at least one conductive rim structure is running peripheral to at least one said circuit board. The conductive rim and the conductive body define at least one slot mode antenna between themselves. The length of a slot mode antenna is defined between two points at which said conductive body is connected to said conductive rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
  • Publication number: 20190058256
    Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly for an antenna, wherein the assembly comprises at least one circuit board of an electronic device, a conductive body arranged at a distance from said at least one circuit board, and an element of said antenna which comprises multiple attachment points for at least one connecting member, and said at least one connecting member is coupled to only one of said multiple attachment points at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Panu Perko, Eero Varjonen, Erik Lindman
  • Publication number: 20180275721
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Patent number: 9990000
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Patent number: 9869976
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a watch case adapted to be integrated into a wrist watch device, the watch case comprising an inner volume for housing internal components of the wrist watch device and attachment elements for attaching at least one watch strap of the wrist watch device, wherein at least one portion of the inner volume of the watch case extends laterally (or longitudinally) beyond the points of attachment of the at least one watch strap. The present invention is also directed to a corresponding watch strap as well as to a wrist watch device comprising such a watch case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni
  • Patent number: 9450297
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic device for personal use and a coupled antenna apparatus for such a device, comprising a top cover and a housing with an opposing back cover configured to form a closed space between said top and back cover that is adapted to receive electronic circuitry and a display unit. A bezel made of a conductive material is forming a rim on top of said housing and is interfacing with the top cover. According to the invention, an elongate strip of a conductive material deposited on a first side of an elongate antenna feed element and is forming a first radiating element and a second elongate strip of a conductive material deposited on a second side of the antenna feed element is forming a second radiating element, whereby the first and second radiating elements are positioned in proximity against the bezel at at least one inner wall portion of the bezel that extends in a direction between the first and second radiating elements and the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Heikki Puuri, Ville Mattila, Panu Perko, Pertti Nissinen
  • Publication number: 20160036120
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic device for personal use and a coupled antenna apparatus for such a device, comprising a top cover and a housing with an opposing back cover configured to form a closed space between said top and back cover that is adapted to receive electronic circuitry and a display unit. A bezel made of a conductive material is forming a rim on top of said housing and is interfacing with the top cover. According to the invention, an elongate strip of a conductive material deposited on a first side of an elongate antenna feed element and is forming a first radiating element and a second elongate strip of a conductive material deposited on a second side of the antenna feed element is forming a second radiating element, whereby the first and second radiating elements are positioned in proximity against the bezel at at least one inner wall portion of the bezel that extends in a direction between the first and second radiating elements and the display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Heikki Puuri, Ville Mattila, Panu Perko, Pertti Nissinen
  • Publication number: 20150070825
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Patent number: D709400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens
  • Patent number: D730198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens