Patents by Inventor Pekka Simeon Astola

Pekka Simeon Astola 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).

  • Colorimetric indicators for use in medical devices
    Patent number: 9689849
    Abstract: A colorimetric time indicator configured to indicate time specificity is provided. The colorimetric time indicator includes a colorimetric layer configured to be operatively coupled to a disposable medical device. The colorimetric time indicator is configured to indicate the time specificity via one or more visual indicators upon exposure to one or more external stimuli.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kwok Pong Chan, Sumeet Jain, Matthew Jeremiah Misner, Pekka Simeon Astola, Johannes Harri Eemeli Osterberg
  • COLORIMETRIC INDICATORS FOR USE IN MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150050196
    Abstract: A colorimetric time indicator configured to indicate time specificity is provided. The colorimetric time indicator includes a colorimetric layer configured to be operatively coupled to a disposable medical device. The colorimetric time indicator is configured to indicate the time specificity via one or more visual indicators upon exposure to one or more external stimuli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kwok Pong Chan, Sumeet Jain, Matthew Jeremiah Misner, Pekka Simeon Astola, Johannes Harri Eemeli Osterberg
  • Electrical connector assembly
    Patent number: 8382531
    Abstract: Electrical connector assembly comprising a cover part and a contact assembly for providing a mechanical and electrical contact to an electrode, and connecting arrangements for connecting lead wire to the contact component. The contact component is made of an elongated flat-formed strip forming at least two contact points for the electrode and between the contact points forming a recess having walls enlarging when drawing away from the contact points. The contact points are arranged to press against the electrode for detachable fastening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Pekka Simeon Astola
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110151728
    Abstract: Electrical connector assembly comprising a cover part and a contact assembly for providing a mechanical and electrical contact to an electrode, and connecting arrangements for connecting lead wire to the contact component. The contact component is made of an elongated flat-formed strip forming at least two contact points for the electrode and between the contact points forming a recess having walls enlarging when drawing away from the contact points. The contact points are arranged to press against the electrode for detachable fastening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Pekka Simeon Astola