Patents by Inventor Tapio Selby
Tapio Selby 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: 11058338Abstract: An electronic device having a housing and at least one male connection portion for detachably connecting the electronic device to a female snap. The male connection portion having a stud with a male head portion capable of fitting within a socket region of a snap. The male head portion having a terminal end which is the terminal end of the stud and a second end which separates the male head portion from a mid-portion, and an end portion opposite the male head portion. The end portion has a terminal end which is second terminal end of the stud. A mid-portion is between the male head portion and the end portion. The stud is in electrical contact with an electronic component of the electronic device, and the head portion has a centered cavity open at the terminal end of the male head portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Ossi Lehtinen
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Patent number: 9861291Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an electrode assembly including a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitoring. The electrode assembly can come in the form of a kit with multiple pieces or in an assembled form. The electrode assembly includes two electrodes with respective snaps connected by a non-stretchable material portion. The electrode assembly can be easily integrated into a garment with minimal interference in the usability of the garment itself. Additionally, the present invention relates to a garment having integrated therein an electrode assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby
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Publication number: 20170265767Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an electronic device having a housing and at least one male connection portion for detachably connection the electronic device to a female snap. The male connection portion comprises a stud having a male head portion capable of fitting within a socket region of a snap. The male head portion has a terminal end which is the terminal end of the stud and a second end which separates the male head portion from a mid-portion, and an end portion opposite the male head portion. The end portion has a terminal end which is second terminal end of the stud. A mid-portion is between the male head portion and the end portion. The stud is in electrical contact with an electronic component of the electronic device, and the head portion has a centered cavity open at the terminal end of the male head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Ossi Lehtinen
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Patent number: 9597005Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitor belt. 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby
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Patent number: 9568144Abstract: A system for attaching a module to an object includes a module having an oblong shape, and an elastic ring. Each elongated end of the module has a recess with an interior surface formed by an upper and lower lip, and the distance between the interior surfaces of the recesses is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the elastic ring such that the module can be releasably affixed to the elastic ring. The system provides easy and reliable attachment of the module to a piece of clothing, for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma
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Patent number: 9055879Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic device, method for assembling components of an electronic device and a flexible cap for facilitating assembly of an electronic component of an electronic device. The electronic device has a housing and at least one male connection portion for providing a detachable connection of the electronic device to a female snap, and where the male connection portion comprises an elongate stud. An end portion of said stud is adapted to receive a flexible cap of a conductive sheet material having a top surface to fit on the top of the stud and at least two side elements, The side elements are formed as legs joined to the top surface by a first bend of the sheet material and are aligned generally along the wall of the end portion of the stud. An electrical connection and a mechanical lock between the end portion and the printed circuit board is created by flexible deformation of the side members when sliding the cap and the end portion through an aperture in the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Tapio Selby, Ossi Lehtinen, Erik Lindman
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Publication number: 20140371568Abstract: The invention concerns an electronic device, method for assembling components of an electronic device and a flexible cap for facilitating assembly of an electronic component of an electronic device. The electronic device has a housing and at least one male connection portion for providing a detachable connection of the electronic device to a female snap, and where the male connection portion comprises an elongate stud. An end portion of said stud is adapted to receive a flexible cap of a conductive sheet material having a top surface to fit on the top of the stud and at least two side elements, The side elements are formed as legs joined to the top surface by a first bend of the sheet material and are aligned generally along the wall of the end portion of the stud. An electrical connection and a mechanical lock between the end portion and the printed circuit board is created by flexible deformation of the side members when sliding the cap and the end portion through an aperture in the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Tapio Selby, Ossi Lehtinen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8886281Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Phillip Lindberg, Jukka Manni, Jorma Liljemark, Tapio Savolainen, Hannu Putkinen, Jari Akkila, Satu Rahkonen, Erik Lindman
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Patent number: 8814574Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device which has a male connection portion for connection with a female snap. The male connection portion comprises a conductive stud which is or can be screwed in to a portion of the electronic device via threading on the stud. Furthermore, an adhesive can be added to the stud or an opening of the electronic device in order to provide a secure and water tight seal between the stud and the electronic device. The stud generally makes an electrical connection between a conductive portion of the female snap and an electronic component within the electronic device. The male portion of the stud may also comprise a cavity or opening for receiving a tool for screwing the stud in to the electronic device and/or for receiving a guiding pin of the female snap portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Tapio Selby, Kimmo Pernu
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Publication number: 20140187063Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device which has a male connection portion for connection with a female snap. The male connection portion comprises a conductive stud which is or can be screwed in to a portion of the electronic device via threading on the stud. Furthermore, an adhesive can be added to the stud or an opening of the electronic device in order to provide a secure and water tight seal between the stud and the electronic device. The stud generally makes an electrical connection between a conductive portion of the female snap and an electronic component within the electronic device. The male portion of the stud may also comprise a cavity or opening for receiving a tool for screwing the stud in to the electronic device and/or for receiving a guiding pin of the female snap portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Tapio Selby, Kimmo Pernu
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Publication number: 20140187899Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an electrode assembly including a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitoring. The electrode assembly can come in the form of a kit with multiple pieces or in an assembled form. The electrode assembly includes two electrodes with respective snaps connected by a non-stretchable material portion. The electrode assembly can be easily integrated into a garment with minimal interference in the usability of the garment itself. Additionally, the present invention relates to a garment having integrated therein an electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby
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Publication number: 20140183073Abstract: The invention relates to a casing for electronic and similar devices. Such casing has a body part and a cover part for covering and to seal the content in the body part. The cover part is a flexible and impermeable foil that extends over an aperture in said body part and onto an essentially even surface surrounding said aperture. The cover part is attached to said surrounding surface by an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby
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Publication number: 20140187900Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a thin, low thickness snap for use, for example, in a heart rate monitor belt. 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SUUNTO OYInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby
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Patent number: D700864Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma
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Patent number: D701140Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma
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Patent number: D739942Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma, Ossi Lehtinen
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Patent number: D739943Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma, Ossi Lehtinen
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Patent number: D739944Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Suunto OyInventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma, Ossi Lehtinen
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Patent number: D764894Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventors: Kimmo Pernu, Tapio Selby, Timo Yliluoma, Ossi Lehtinen
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Patent number: D948350Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: NAVIGIL OYInventors: Tapio Selby, Robin Caven, Matti Räty, Annina Verkkomäki, Heikki Kangasmaa, Yongkyou Lee, Meri Laine, Anne Taitto, Gabriel Boicel