Patents by Inventor Tatu Miettinen

Tatu Miettinen 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: 10828647
    Abstract: A froth collection launder for a collection of froth from a mineral flotation includes a first and a second sidewall which are joined to form a bottom including a tip extending along the bottom, the first sidewall including a first end and the second sidewall including a second end at their open ends, at least one of the first and the second ends includes a froth overflow lip, and when the froth collection launder is positioned at its operation position a centre line is located in the middle of the first and the second end in the cross direction (x) of the froth collection launder. The tip is located between the centre line and one of the first and the second end in the cross direction (x) of the froth collection launder and the tip forms the lowest point of the froth collection launder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: OUTOTEC (FINLAND) OY
    Inventors: Tatu Miettinen, Rodrigo Grau, Alejandro Yanez, Zakaria Mönkäre, Jere Tuominen
  • Publication number: 20200215551
    Abstract: A froth flotation unit for treating mineral ore particles suspended in slurry includes a tank, a gas supply for introducing flotation gas into the slurry to form froth, and a first froth collection launder including a first froth overflow lip facing towards the centre of the tank. The froth flotation unit has a pulp area of at least 15 m2 measured at a mixing area. The froth flotation unit further includes a second froth collection launder with a first froth overflow lip facing the perimeter of the flotation tank, and a froth blocker arranged between the first froth overflow lip and the second froth overflow lip. A froth flotation line, its use, and a froth flotation method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Jere TUOMINEN, Rodrigo GRAU, Tatu MIETTINEN, Zakaria MÖNKÄRE
  • Publication number: 20200179948
    Abstract: A froth collection launder for a collection of froth from a mineral flotation includes a first and a second sidewall which are joined to form a bottom including a tip extending along the bottom, the first sidewall including a first end and the second sidewall including a second end at their open ends, at least one of the first and the second ends includes a froth overflow lip, and when the froth collection launder is positioned at its operation position a centre line is located in the middle of the first and the second end in the cross direction (x) of the froth collection launder. The tip is located between the centre line and one of the first and the second end in the cross direction (x) of the froth collection launder and the tip forms the lowest point of the froth collection launder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Tatu Miettinen, Rodrigo Grau, Alejandro Yanez, Zakaria Mönkäre, Jere Tuominen
  • Patent number: 8853191
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Publication number: 20130237506
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Patent number: 8349821
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Publication number: 20100179113
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Publication number: 20070249574
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Publication number: 20050147729
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Publication number: 20030104035
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Raisio Benecol Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Patent number: 6037379
    Abstract: A method of lowering serum cholesterol levels comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of Z-2-[4-(4-chloro-1,2-diphenyl-but-1-enyl)phenoxy]ethanol, as well as pharmaceutical compositions useful in the method, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Orion Corporation
    Inventors: Pirkko Harkonen, Tatu Miettinen, Eero Mantyla, Lauri Kangas, Michael DeGregorio
  • Patent number: 5502045
    Abstract: The invention relates to a substance which lowers cholesterol levels in serum and which is a .beta.-sitostanol fatty acid ester or fatty acid ester mixture, and to a method for preparing the same. The substance can be used as such or added to a food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Raision Tehtaat Oy AB
    Inventors: Tatu Miettinen, Hannu Vanhanen, Ingmar Wester