Patents by Inventor Tapani von Rauner
Tapani von Rauner 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: 20210328326Abstract: An apparatus comprising first and second circuit boards, and an antenna for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals, the first and second circuit boards each comprising an electrically conductive layer, and a capacitive element configured to be charged and discharged, the apparatus configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber containing an electrolyte, wherein the electrically conductive layer of the first circuit board is configured to serve as a reference ground for the antenna, and wherein discharge of the capacitive elements is configured to provide a flow of current to an amplifier configured to drive the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Markku Rouvala, Kai Jämsä, Samuli Wallius, Tapani von Rauner
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Patent number: 10283281Abstract: Apparatus including an electric double layer capacitor having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being opposite the second surface; a first conductor positioned adjacent the first surface and configured to function as a current collector for the electric double layer capacitor, and having a first electrical length to resonate in a first operational frequency band; and a second conductor positioned adjacent the second surface and configured to function as a current collector for the electric double layer capacitor.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventors: Markku Antti Kyösti Rouvala, Tapani Von Rauner, Olli Juhani Luukkonen
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Patent number: 10038264Abstract: A universal coupling is disclosed for electrically and mechanically connecting flexible printed circuit (FPC) components within asymmetric FPC modules. The universal coupling allows a first FPC component to be connected to a second FPC component in two or more different orientations. This allows identical FPC components to be used in two or more asymmetric FPC modules. This in turn allows a reduction in the number of parts and tooling required to fabricate the two or more asymmetric FPC modules, and a simplification of the fabrication process.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David Lukofsky, Joseph Christopher Bolling, Jeffrey M. Quackenbush, Tapani von Rauner
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Publication number: 20180138617Abstract: A universal coupling is disclosed for electrically and mechanically connecting flexible printed circuit (FPC) components within asymmetric FPC modules. The universal coupling allows a first FPC component to be connected to a second FPC component in two or more different orientations. This allows identical FPC components to be used in two or more asymmetric FPC modules. This in turn allows a reduction in the number of parts and tooling required to fabricate the two or more asymmetric FPC modules, and a simplification of the fabrication process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: David Lukofsky, Joseph Christopher Bolling, Jeffrey M. Quackenbush, Tapani von Rauner
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Patent number: 9939852Abstract: A hinge assembly comprises a first component including a moveable tensioning guide and a second component connected to the first component such that the first and second components are moveable relative to one another. A flexible interconnect runs between the first component and the second component. The flexible interconnect is routed around the moveable tensioning guide of the first component such that movement of the first component relative to the second component causes movement of the tensioning guide. Movement of the tensioning guide modifies a flexible path taken by the flexible interconnect during movement of the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Tapani Von Rauner, Joel James Schmelzle
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Publication number: 20150255226Abstract: Apparatus including an electric double layer capacitor having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface being opposite the second surface; a first conductor positioned adjacent the first surface and configured to function as a current collector for the electric double layer capacitor, and having a first electrical length to resonate in a first operational frequency band; and a second conductor positioned adjacent the second surface and configured to function as a current collector for the electric double layer capacitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Markku Antti Kyosti Rouvala, Tapani Von Rauner, Olli Juhani Luukkonen
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Patent number: 8611078Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprising a first body comprising a first power source, and a second body comprising a second power source and a display, the second body is configured to move relative to the first body between a closed configuration and an open configuration via at least one intermediate configuration, and when the apparatus is in at least one of the open and closed configurations the first power source is configured to power the display, and when the apparatus is in the at least one intermediate configuration the second power source is configured to power the display.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Markku Rouvala, Tapani von Rauner, Kimmo-Antero Rantala
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Patent number: 8358110Abstract: An apparatus comprises a rigid-flex circuit board and an electrolyte, the rigid-flex circuit board comprising first and second rigid regions physically and electrically connected to one another by a flexible region, the flexible region comprising first and second sections each comprising an electrically conductive layer and a capacitive element, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second sections with the respective capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber comprising the electrolyte, and wherein the apparatus is configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the respective capacitive elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Markku Rouvala, Tapani von Rauner
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Publication number: 20120170200Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprising a first body comprising a first power source, and a second body comprising a second power source and a display, the second body is configured to move relative to the first body between a closed configuration and an open configuration via at least one intermediate configuration, and when the apparatus is in at least one of the open and closed configurations the first power source is configured to power the display, and when the apparatus is in the at least one intermediate configuration the second power source is configured to power the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Markku ROUVALA, Tapani VON RAUNER, Kimmo-Antero RANTALA
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Publication number: 20120025787Abstract: An apparatus comprises a rigid-flex circuit board and an electrolyte, the rigid-flex circuit board comprising first and second rigid regions physically and electrically connected to one another by a flexible region, the flexible region comprising first and second sections each comprising an electrically conductive layer and a capacitive element, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second sections with the respective capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber comprising the electrolyte, and wherein the apparatus is configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the respective capacitive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Markku Rouvala, Tapani von Rauner
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Publication number: 20110304305Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided, comprising first and second circuit boards, and an electrolyte, the first and second circuit boards each comprising a capacitive element, the apparatus being configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber comprising the electrolyte, the apparatus being configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the capacitive elements, and the apparatus further comprising an electrical connector between the first and second circuit boards, the electrical connector configured to enable a flow of electrical charge from the capacitive elements to provide power to one or more electrical components when the apparatus discharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: NOKIA CORPORATIONInventors: Markku Antti Kyosti ROUVALA, Tapani VON RAUNER