Patents by Inventor Rauno K. Hukkanen

Rauno K. Hukkanen 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).

  • Apparatus for straightening cast anodes
    Patent number: 4903519
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for straightening of cast anodes on their way to a stage for electrolytic refining of metals. The straightening of the anodes and the elimination of the casting fins is carried out by pressing the anode at several spots or spot areas simultaneously. The apparatus includes a pressing member formed of horizontal and vertical bars. The adjacent ends of the horizontal and vertical bars form at least one of a 45.degree. miter joint configuration or are right-angled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: Outokumpu Oy
    Inventors: Rauno K. Hukkanen, Olli E. Ylimaki, Seppo I. Kuisma
  • Method for straightening cast anodes
    Patent number: 4903520
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for straightening of cast anodes on their way to a stage for electrolytic refining of metals. The straightening of the anodes and the elimination of casting fins is carried out by pressing the anode at several spots or spot areas simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: Outokumpu Oy
    Inventors: Rauno K. Hukkanen, Olli E. Ylimaki, Seppo I. Kuisma