Patents by Inventor Sami Myyrylainen
Sami Myyrylainen 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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Patent number: 9792787Abstract: An apparatus including an elongated apparatus structure configured to fit around a body part of a user and an actuator configured to change shape of the elongated apparatus structure. The actuator is configured to change tightness of the elongated apparatus structure around the body part of the user based on an action the apparatus is performing.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Matti Kosonen, Sami Myyrylainen
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Publication number: 20160210826Abstract: An apparatus including an elongated apparatus structure configured to fit around a body part of a user and an actuator configured to change shape of the elongated apparatus structure. The actuator is configured to change tightness of the elongated apparatus structure around the body part of the user based on an action the apparatus is performing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Matti KOSONEN, Sami MYYRYLAINEN
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Patent number: 9311792Abstract: An apparatus including an elongated apparatus structure configured to fit around a body part of a user and an actuator configured to change shape of the elongated apparatus structure. The actuator is configured to change tightness of the elongated apparatus structure around the body part of the user based on an action the apparatus is performing.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Matti Kosonen, Sami Myyrylainen
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Patent number: 9158334Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a flexible body comprising an arrangement for limiting flexing of the body, the arrangement comprising: a first part within the body; a second part within the body; a flexible interconnect extending at least between the first part and the second part wherein the arrangement is configured to change between a first configuration, in which a portion of the interconnect between the first part and the second part is of a variable length enabling more and less flexing of the interconnect, and a second configuration, in which the portion of the interconnect between the first part and the second part has a limited length that limits one or both of more flexing and less flexing.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Anssi I. Vanska, Matti Kosonen, Antti Salo, Sami Myyrylainen
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Patent number: 9158332Abstract: An apparatus including a first portion comprising a projection extending in a first direction; a second portion comprising an aperture extending in the first direction, where the first portion and the second portion are configured for relative movement in at least the first direction; and wherein the projection extends from the first portion in the first direction between the first portion and the second portion through the aperture and wherein the aperture surrounds the projection with clearances configured to enforce limits on relative movement of the first portion and the second portion while enabling reciprocating movement of the first portion and the second portion in the first direction towards each other and away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Anssi Ilmari Vanska, Matti Kosonen, Antti Oskari Salo, Sami Myyrylainen
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Publication number: 20150091711Abstract: An apparatus including an elongated apparatus structure configured to fit around a body part of a user and an actuator configured to change shape of the elongated apparatus structure. The actuator is configured to change tightness of the elongated apparatus structure around the body part of the user based on an action the apparatus is performing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Matti Kosonen, Sami Myyrylainen
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Publication number: 20140112704Abstract: An apparatus including a first portion comprising a projection extending in a first direction; a second portion comprising an aperture extending in the first direction, where the first portion and the second portion are configured for relative movement in at least the first direction; and wherein the projection extends from the first portion in the first direction between the first portion and the second portion through the aperture and wherein the aperture surrounds the projection with clearances configured to enforce limits on relative movement of the first portion and the second portion while enabling reciprocating movement of the first portion and the second portion in the first direction towards each other and away from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Anssi Ilmark Vanska, Matti Kosonen, Antti Oskari Salo, Sami Myyrylainen
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Publication number: 20140111549Abstract: An apparatus comprising: a flexible body comprising an arrangement for limiting flexing of the body, the arrangement comprising: a first part within the body; a second part within the body; a flexible interconnect extending at least between the first part and the second part wherein the arrangement is configured to change between a first configuration, in which a portion of the interconnect between the first part and the second part is of a variable length enabling more and less flexing of the interconnect, and a second configuration, in which the portion of the interconnect between the first part and the second part has a limited length that limits one or both of more flexing and less flexing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Nokia CorporationInventors: Anssi I. VANSKA, Matti Kosonen, Antti Salo, Sami Myyrylainen
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Patent number: 7976230Abstract: In one example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more coils for establishing a magnetic field; a rotating permanent magnet, which has at least one extreme position depending on the magnetic field; and driving members, which are coupled to the permanent magnet and by means of which the members coupled to the actuator mechanism are driven. In another example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more wires, which are manufactured of a shape memory alloy that shrinks when heated; and driving members, which are coupled to said wire and by means of which the members connected to the actuator mechanism are driven.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Matti Ryynänen, Joonas Ryynanen, legal representative, Tessa Ryynanen, legal representative, Anssi Vänskä, Matti Kosonen, Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Sami Myyryläinen
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Publication number: 20100196001Abstract: In one example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more coils for establishing a magnetic field; a rotating permanent magnet, which has at least one extreme position depending on the magnetic field; and driving members, which are coupled to the permanent magnet and by means of which the members coupled to the actuator mechanism are driven. In another example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more wires, which are manufactured of a shape memory alloy that shrinks when heated; and driving members, which are coupled to said wire and by means of which the members connected to the actuator mechanism are driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Matti Ryynänen, Anssi Vänskä, Matti Kosonen, Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Sami Myyryläinen, Joonas Ryynanen, Tessa Ryynanen
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Patent number: 7708478Abstract: In one example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more coils for establishing a magnetic field; a rotating permanent magnet, which has at least one extreme position depending on the magnetic field; and driving members, which are coupled to the permanent magnet and by means of which the members coupled to the actuator mechanism are driven. In another example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more wires, which are manufactured of a shape memory alloy that shrinks when heated; and driving members, which are coupled to said wire and by means of which the members connected to the actuator mechanism are driven.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Matti Ryynänen, Tessa Ryynänen, legal representative, Joonas Ryynänen, legal representative, Anssi Vänskä, Matti Kosonen, Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Sami Myyryläinen
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Patent number: 7414834Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communications device comprising a housing, a transceiver in the housing, a keypad connected to the housing, and a display connected to the housing, wherein the housing comprises a first section movably connected to a second section of the housing by a multi-axis hinge, wherein a first axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the first section of the housing and a second offset axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the second section of the housing, and wherein the hinge comprises means for synchronizing rotation of the first and second sections relative to the hinge through a path of about 360 degrees. The invention further relates to a hinge for use therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Mikko Ukonaho, Esa-Sakari Maatta, Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Sami Myyrylainen
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Publication number: 20070242949Abstract: In one example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more coils for establishing a magnetic field; a rotating permanent magnet, which has at least one extreme position depending on the magnetic field; and driving members, which are coupled to the permanent magnet and by means of which the members coupled to the actuator mechanism are driven. In another example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more wires, which are manufactured of a shape memory alloy that shrinks when heated; and driving members, which are coupled to said wire and by means of which the members connected to the actuator mechanism are driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Matti Ryynanen, Joonas Ryynanen, Tessa Ryynanen, Anssi Vanska, Matti Kosonen, Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Sami Myyrylainen
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Publication number: 20060293094Abstract: A portable electronic device comprising a first panel supporting a user-operable input device on a first face and a second panel mounted for slidable movement over the first face of the first panel between a first position in which the user-operable input device is concealed and a second position in which the user-operable input device is exposed and, when the second panel is in the second position, for pivotal movement towards the face of the first panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Pekka Kilpi, Sami Myyrylainen, Jussi Hakunti, Tomas Ivaskevicius
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Publication number: 20060238970Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communications device comprising a housing, a transceiver in the housing, a keypad connected to the housing, and a display connected to the housing, wherein the housing comprises a first section movably connected to a second section of the housing by a multi-axis hinge, wherein a first axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the first section of the housing and a second offset axis of rotation of the hinge is provided at the second section of the housing, and wherein the hinge comprises means for synchronizing rotation of the first and second sections relative to the hinge through a path of about 360 degrees. The invention further relates to a hinge for use therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Mikko Ukonaho, Esa-Sakari Maatta, Ilpo Kauhaniemi, Sami Myyrylainen