Patents by Inventor Tapio Niemi

Tapio Niemi 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).

  • Patent number: 9292115
    Abstract: An apparatus including: an first electrode arrangement including a plurality of electrodes configured for use in detecting a location of a user input; a second electrode arrangement configured for use in detecting strain; and an inter-electrode layer extending between the first electrode arrangement and the second electrode arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Petteri Mika Kauhanen, Tommi Tapio Niemi
  • Publication number: 20140139444
    Abstract: An apparatus including: an first electrode arrangement including a plurality of electrodes configured for use in detecting a location of a user input; a second electrode arrangement configured for use in detecting strain; and an inter-electrode layer extending between the first electrode arrangement and the second electrode arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Petteri Mika Kauhanen, Tommi Tapio Niemi
  • Patent number: 6926655
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and package for packaging a web. In the method of the invention, a web is slit into two or more narrower webs which are folded into superimposed layers. The method comprises the steps of directing the webs to a nip formed by two rotating reels and by inducing the webs, held alternately against the surfaces of the first and the second reel, to move with the reel the length of a predetermined rotational angle to provide folding, and joining the ends of the webs together so that the webs form a continuous whole whose length corresponds to the combined length of the webs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: BKI Holding Corporation
    Inventors: Paavo Hyvarinen, Tapio Niemi, Jarmo Makinen
  • Publication number: 20020060006
    Abstract: The invention relates to a paperboard-based material used particularly for producing dishes, such as cups, bowls, plates or the like, the material comprising a core layer which is liquid proof at least for a short period of time and is formed of at least one paperboard layer and at least one other material layer. According to the invention, the material also comprises a dry-formed material layer attached to one surface of the core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Tapio Niemi, Tapani Penttinen, Kimmo Nevalainen, Seppo Kiiski
  • Patent number: 6007653
    Abstract: A method of making a nonwoven material having good absorbency, softness and strength. A fibrous web is airlayed from fibers comprising at least one of natural fibers and rayon fibers. The web is prebonded by sequentially adding moisture on an upper surface of the web and on a lower surface of the web. The web is calendered with a heated roll a first time after adding moisture on the upper surface of the web and calendered with a heated roll a second time after adding moisture on the lower surface of the web. The web is then spunlaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: UPM-Kymmene OYJ
    Inventors: Pentti Pirinen, Tapio Niemi
  • Patent number: 5068009
    Abstract: Fluff pulp with improved defibration properties is produced by exposing the pulp to an enzyme treatment at any stage during the pulp production process. The enzyme treatment may be carried out using an enzyme preparation containing cellulolytic and/or hemicellulolytic activity. The enzyme treated fluff pulp is useful in the manufacture of disposable hygiene products and air-laid products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Cultor Ltd.
    Inventors: Olli Jokinen, Jukka Kettunen, Jarkko Lepo, Tapio Niemi, Jaakko E Laine