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).
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Publication number: 20240256091Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventor: Panu Perko
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Publication number: 20230376117Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: Aito BVInventors: Panu PERKO, Jari TOROPAINEN
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Publication number: 20230359277Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Aito BVInventor: Panu PERKO
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Publication number: 20210242598Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 11043748Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 11018432Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Suunto OYInventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 10978805Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Suunto OYInventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 10734731Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Panu Perko, Eero Varjonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 10684648Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Publication number: 20190245271Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20190245272Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Eero Varjonen, Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20190058256Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Panu Perko, Eero Varjonen, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20180275721Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Patent number: 9990000Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Patent number: 9869976Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni
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Patent number: 9450297Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Heikki Puuri, Ville Mattila, Panu Perko, Pertti Nissinen
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Publication number: 20160036120Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Mikko Sepänniitty, Heikki Puuri, Ville Mattila, Panu Perko, Pertti Nissinen
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Publication number: 20150070825Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
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Patent number: D709400Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens
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Patent number: D730198Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Panu Perko, Jukka Manni, Thomas Hinskens