Patents by Inventor Tapio Savolainen

Tapio Savolainen 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: 11940763
    Abstract: There is provided a display assembly for a wearable device, the display assembly comprising: a solar cell layer; and a touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer is arranged above the touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer comprises photovoltaic material arranged at an edge region of the display assembly leaving a uniform central region of the touch sensor layer uncovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Ari Hurtta, Tapio Savolainen, Kari Mäkeläinen
  • Publication number: 20240012365
    Abstract: There is provided a display assembly for a wearable device, the display assembly comprising: a solar cell layer; and a touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer is arranged above the touch sensor layer, wherein the solar cell layer comprises photovoltaic material arranged at an edge region of the display assembly leaving a uniform central region of the touch sensor layer uncovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Ari Hurtta, Tapio Savolainen, Kari Mäkeläinen
  • Patent number: 10684648
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Publication number: 20180275721
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepänniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Patent number: 9990000
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Publication number: 20150070825
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a water tight submersible electronic device, such as a dive computer or a dive watch, comprising a case, a bezel, and glass through which a display can be viewed. The glass, case and bezel can all be different materials. The bezel is affixed to the case, in a permanent or removable manner, and has an opening for the glass and an electronic display. The electronic display is positioned under the glass and within the electronic device. For example, the glass is separated from and locked to the bezel by at least a locking ring, a shock absorber and/or a gasket. As such the glass can be free floating so that it and the bezel can deform under pressure without being damaged or causing damage to each other while maintaining a water tight connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Panu Perko, Mikko Sepanniitty, Tapio Savolainen
  • Patent number: 8886281
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap integrated within or built within a heart rate monitor belt or snap and electrode assebly. The snap can be integrated or built directly in to a heart rate monitor belt. Furthermore, the heart rate monitor belt can be integrated within a textile or garment, for example a compression shirt, sports bra or cycling shorts. The snap can be flushly integrated into the belt or garment such the snap does not take away from the general wearability of the heart rate monitor belt or garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Phillip Lindberg, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 8750959
    Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
  • Publication number: 20130123601
    Abstract: An article of wearing apparel provided with a sensor for measuring a physiological signal, and a method for manufacturing the wearing apparel provided with a sensor. The wearing apparel includes a flexible substrate and the sensor includes at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, and which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The wearing apparel is comfortable to the user, and sensor in the wearing apparel is reliable, economical to manufacture, and waterproof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Phillip LINDBERG, Kimmo PERNU, Jukka MANNI, Jorma LILJEMARK, Tapio SAVOLAINEN, Hannu PUTKINEN, Jari AKKILA, Satu RAHKONEN, Erik LINDMAN
  • Patent number: 8386009
    Abstract: A sensor for measuring a physiological signal and a method for manufacturing such a sensor. Such a sensor includes a flexible substrate and at least one electrode, which has a signalling surface, which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate. In addition, the sensor includes a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the electrode. The signal transmission conductor is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate. The sensor is reliable, economical to manufacture, and comfortable to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 7600426
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a mobile device. In accordance with the method—pressure data is measured, the pressure data is used as atmospheric-pressure data and/or for the definition of altitude, and the magnetic field of the Earth is measured by a magnetic sensor (22). In accordance with the invention consecutive measurements are performed using the magnetic sensor (22) and the consecutive measurement results are compared, and on the basis of the comparison the mobile device (20) is commanded to either atmospheric-pressure measurement or altitude measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Suunto OY
    Inventors: Tapio Savolainen, Veikko Matti Koivumaa, Michael Miettinen, Mikko Tuomas Ahlström, Mikko Martikka, Markus Kemetter, Ville-Juhana Mattila, Erik Lindman
  • Publication number: 20080289415
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a mobile device. In accordance with the method—pressure data is measured, the pressure data is used as atmospheric-pressure data and/or for the definition of altitude, and the magnetic field of the Earth is measured by a magnetic sensor (22). In accordance with the invention consecutive measurements are performed using the magnetic sensor (22) and the consecutive measurement results are compared, and on the basis of the comparison the mobile device (20) is commanded to either atmospheric-pressure measurement or altitude measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Tapio Savolainen, Veikko Matti Koivumaa, Michael Miettinen, Mikko Tuomas Ahlstrom, Mikko Martikka, Markus Kemetter, Ville-Juhana Mattila, Erik Lindman
  • Patent number: 7324002
    Abstract: A method for implementing a weather alarm in an outdoor computer includes defining atmospheric-pressure data repeatedly, defining altitude data repeatedly and essentially simultaneously with the atmospheric-pressure data, with the aid of a satellite positioning system, and converting both measured variables into the same measurement unit, either pressure or altitude. The difference between the converted variables is determined and is stored as a reference value, the difference between the converted variables is repeatedly monitored, and when the difference changes by more than a preset limit-value relative to the reference value, a weather alarm is given. Also an apparatus for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Suunto Oy
    Inventors: Jari Iso-Heiko, Tapio Savolainen, Terho Lahtinen
  • Publication number: 20070285868
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for measuring a physiological signal and a method for manufacturing such a sensor. Such sensor comprises a flexible substrate (30) and at least one electrode (35), which has a signalling surface, which faces in the same direction as the first surface of the flexible substrate (30.) In addition, the sensor comprises a signal transmission conductor, which is connected electrically to the said electrode. According to the invention, the signal transmission conductor (34) is attached in a watertight manner to the second surface of the substrate (30). The sensor according to the invention is reliable, economical to manufacture, and comfortable to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: SUUNTO OY
    Inventors: Phillip Lindberg, Kimmo Pernu, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
  • Publication number: 20050134467
    Abstract: This publication discloses a method and apparatus for implementing a weather alarm in an outdoor computer (10-14). According to the method, atmospheric-pressure data (2) is defined repeatedly, altitude data (1) is defined repeatedly and essentially simultaneously with the atmospheric-pressure data (2), with the aid of a satellite positioning system, and both measured variables are converted into the same measurement unit, either pressure or altitude. According to the invention, the difference (?1) between the converted variables (1 and 2) is determined and is stored as a reference value (?1), the difference (?2-?5) between the converted variables (1, 2) is repeatedly monitored, and when the difference (?2-?5) changes by more than a preset limit-value relative to the reference value (?1), a weather alarm is given.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Jari Iso-Heiko, Tapio Savolainen, Terho Lahtinen