Patents by Inventor Teemu Soini
Teemu Soini 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: 20230249498Abstract: A tire is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The tire includes a tread block forming part of a tread of the tire and a circuit having a primary capacitive component. At least a part of the primary capacitive component is arranged a first distance from the tread and inside the tread block and a primary inductive component of which at least a part is arranged a second distance towards the interior of the tire from the tread. The tire includes an interrogator having an electric source, a communication circuit, and a secondary inductive component. The secondary inductive component is arranged on the same side of the tread as the primary inductive component and part of the secondary inductive component is arranged a third distance from the tread, the third distance being greater than the second distance. A method arranges a wear indicator on a tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: NOKIAN RENKAAT OYJInventors: Jari OJALA, Jani RÄISÄNEN, Teemu SOINI, Pekka ISO-KETOLA, Simo VAPAAKOSKI, Tero TAIPALE
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Patent number: 11660912Abstract: A tire configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, the tire comprising a tread block forming at least a part of a tread of the tire and a circuit comprising a primary capacitive component, wherein at least a part of the primary capacitive component is arranged a first distance apart from the tread and inside the tread block and a primary inductive component of which at least a part is arranged a second distance towards the interior of the tire from the tread. The tire further comprises an interrogator comprising an electric source, a communication circuit, and a secondary inductive component. The secondary inductive component is arranged on the same side of the tread as the primary inductive component and at least a part of the secondary inductive component is arranged a third distance apart from the tread, the third distance being greater than the second distance. A method for arranging a wear indicator to a tire.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: NOKIAN RENKAAT OYJInventors: Jari Ojala, Jani Räisänen, Teemu Soini, Pekka Iso-Ketola, Simo Vapaakoski, Tero Taipale
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Patent number: 11613091Abstract: The aim of the disclosed solution is to present a method of inserting an insert to a tread a tire such that the insert, particularly a fragile insert such as an insert comprising electronic components, may be protected against gripping and impact forces during its insertion. The disclosed solution is premised on an insert being housed, at least partially, in a sleeve upon and during its installation to a tread of a tire. Thus, the sleeve may be employed to provide protection for the insert against gripping and/or impact forces during the insertion of the insert into the tread a tire.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Esko Kukkonen, Jari Ojala, Teemu Soini, Atte Antikainen, Jani Räisänen
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Patent number: 11505009Abstract: A method for making a blind hole in a prefabricated tire and a method for inserting an insert to such a blind hole are disclosed. The former comprises arranging available a prefabricated tire comprising tread blocks forming the tread of the tire, and thereafter machining such a blind hole to a tread block of the tire that the blind hole has a first cross section at a first depth and a second cross section at a second depth, wherein the second cross section is greater than the first cross section and the second depth is greater than the first depth.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: NOKIAN RENKAAT OYJInventors: Esko Kukkonen, Jari Ojala, Teemu Soini, Atte Antikainen, Jani Räisänen
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Publication number: 20220324257Abstract: An assembly (100) for an inner tube (110) for a tire or of an inner tube (110) for a tire, includes a base film (101, 201), which is forming a part of the inner tube (110) or configured to be attached to the inner tube (110). The assembly (100) includes a ring (102), which is inserted into a hole through the base film (101, 201), the ring (102) having internal threads of a fasten mechanism. The assembly (100) has a plug (103), which is removably insertable in the ring (102), the plug (103) including external threads of the fasten mechanism, a first end having a first surface (103a) adapted to face outwards a cavity of the inner tube when inflated, and a second end having a second surface (103b) adapted to face inwards the cavity of the inner tube and adapted for attaching a module (104) having an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Teemu SOINI, Hannu ONNELA, Jari OJALA
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Publication number: 20220266558Abstract: A method is for applying sealing agent to an inner surface of a pneumatic tire. The method includes using a first extrusion device to form at least a part of a first throughput having base elastomer, using a second extrusion device to form at least a part of a second throughput having a curing agent, and mixing the first throughput with the second throughput to form the sealing agent. In addition, a layer of the sealing agent is applied to the inner surface of the pneumatic tire by a dispensing head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Teemu SOINI, Esko KUKKONEN, Jari OJALA, Harri MOISIO
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Patent number: 11358421Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a first tread area portion, an electric power source, a transmission device, an accelerometer, and a control unit configured to operate in a power saving mode and a normal mode. A contact of the first tread area portion with a surface is detected by sensing acceleration of the first tread area portion by the accelerometer. The control unit is configured to switch from the normal mode to the power saving mode after a detection that the first tread area portion is on a contact patch of the tire. The control unit is configured to switch from the power saving mode to the normal mode when a first specified time depending on the rotation speed of the tire has elapsed since the detection that the first tread area portion is on the contact patch. A monitoring method and a system are used with the pneumatic tire.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Teemu Soini, Jani Räisänen, Atte Antikainen, Jari Ojala
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Publication number: 20220097082Abstract: A hydrocyclone for separating feed into overflow and underflow comprises a feed inlet, an overflow outlet, an apex for discharging underflow, an upper section connected to the feed inlet and the overflow outlet, a conical section between the upper section and the apex and a plurality of electrodes for measuring electrical conductivity inside the hydrocyclone to detect the formation of a roping state in the hydrocyclone. The plurality of electrodes are is positioned circumferentially in the conical section on an axial distance from the apex (dmeas); wherein dmeas is at least 5 percent of the axial distance be-tween the apex and the upper section, and dmeas is at most 50 percent of the axial distance between the apex and the upper section.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2019Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: Metso Outotec Finland OyInventors: Matti Sakaranaho, Teemu Soini, Jari Kourunen, Jani Kaartinen, Janne Loimi, Kari Heiskanen
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Publication number: 20220088978Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a first tread area portion, an electric power source, a transmission device, an accelerometer, and a control unit configured to operate in a power saving mode and a normal mode. A contact of the first tread area portion with a surface is detected by sensing acceleration of the first tread area portion by the accelerometer. The control unit is configured to switch from the normal mode to the power saving mode after a detection that the first tread area portion is on a contact patch of the tire. The control unit is configured to switch from the power saving mode to the normal mode when a first specified time depending on the rotation speed of the tire has elapsed since the detection that the first tread area portion is on the contact patch. A monitoring method and a system are used with the pneumatic tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Teemu SOINI, Jani RÄISÄNEN, Atte ANTIKAINEN, Jari OJALA
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Publication number: 20210245552Abstract: A method for making a blind hole in a prefabricated tire and a method for inserting an insert to such a blind hole are disclosed. The former comprises arranging available a prefabricated tire comprising tread blocks forming the tread of the tire, and thereafter machining such a blind hole to a tread block of the tire that the blind hole has a first cross section at a first depth and a second cross section at a second depth, wherein the second cross section is greater than the first cross section and the second depth is greater than the first depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Esko KUKKONEN, Jari OJALA, Teemu SOINI, Atte ANTIKAINEN, Jani RÄISÄNEN
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Publication number: 20210245462Abstract: The aim of the disclosed solution is to present a method of inserting an insert to a tread a tire such that the insert, particularly a fragile insert such as an insert comprising electronic components, may be protected against gripping and impact forces during its insertion. The disclosed solution is premised on an insert being housed, at least partially, in a sleeve upon and during its installation to a tread of a tire. Thus, the sleeve may be employed to provide protection for the insert against gripping and/or impact forces during the insertion of the insert into the tread a tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Esko KUKKONEN, Jari OJALA, Teemu SOINI, Atte ANTIKAINEN, Jani RÄISÄNEN
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Patent number: 11014413Abstract: A tire comprising a tread block made of tread material, a tread, of which a part is formed by the tread block, and an insert comprising a primary capacitive component and a primary inductive component. The insert extends in a longitudinal direction from a bottom of the insert to a top of the insert. The insert has a first cross section at a first longitudinal position and a second cross section at a second longitudinal position, wherein the first longitudinal position is located closer to the tread of the tire than the second longitudinal position, and the second cross section is greater than the first cross section. At least a part of the top of the insert does not form an interface with the tread material. A method for applying an insert into a tire. An insert is inserted into a blind hole of the tire such that the bottom of the insert is inserted deeper in the blind hole than the top of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Jani Räisänen, Jari Ojala, Teemu Soini, Simo Vapaakoski, Mikko Turunen, Timo Oksjoki
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Patent number: 10974550Abstract: A tire comprising a tread block made of tread material, a tread, of which a part is formed by the tread block, and an insert comprising a primary capacitive component and a primary inductive component. The insert extends in a longitudinal direction from a bottom of the insert to a top of the insert. The insert has a first cross section at a first longitudinal position and a second cross section at a second longitudinal position, wherein the first longitudinal position is located closer to the tread of the tire than the second longitudinal position, and the second cross section is greater than the first cross section. At least a part of the top of the insert does not form an interface with the tread material. A method for applying an insert into a tire. An insert is inserted into a blind hole of the tire such that the bottom of the insert is inserted deeper in the blind hole than the top of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Jani Räisänen, Jari Ojala, Teemu Soini, Simo Vapaakoski, Mikko Turunen, Timo Oksjoki
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Publication number: 20210039451Abstract: A tire, comprising a module and a receptacle connected to an inner surface of the tire. Therein, the receptacle comprises wall(s), which wall(s) limit(s) openings comprising at least a first opening and a second opening. Therein, part of the module extends through at least the second opening such that the wall(s) of the receptacle laterally surround(s) only a first part of the module such that at least a second part of the module is arranged outside the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Teemu SOINI, Atte ANTIKAINEN, Jani RÄISÄNEN, Jari OJALA, Mikko TURUNEN, Simo VAPAAKOSKI
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Publication number: 20200338932Abstract: “A tire comprising a tread block made of tread material, a tread, of which a part is formed by the tread block, and an insert comprising a primary capacitive component and a primary inductive component. The insert extends in a longitudinal direction from a bottom of the insert to a top of the insert. The insert has a first cross section at a first longitudinal position and a second cross section at a second longitudinal position, wherein the first longitudinal position is located closer to the tread of the tire than the second longitudinal position, and the second cross section is greater than the first cross section. At least a part of the top of the insert does not form an interface with the tread material. A method for applying an insert into a tire. An insert is inserted into a blind hole of the tire such that the bottom of the insert is inserted deeper in the blind hole than the top of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Jani Räisänen, Jari Ojala, Teemu Soini, Simo Vapaakoski, Mikko Turunen, Timo Oksjoki
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Publication number: 20200101797Abstract: “A tire configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, the tire comprising a tread block forming at least a part of a tread of the tire and a circuit comprising a primary capacitive component, wherein at least a part of the primary capacitive component is arranged a first distance apart from the tread and inside the tread block and a primary inductive component of which at least a part is arranged a second distance towards the interior of the tire from the tread. The tire further comprises an interrogator comprising an electric source, a communication circuit, and a secondary inductive component. The secondary inductive component is arranged on the same side of the tread as the primary inductive component and at least a part of the secondary inductive component is arranged a third distance apart from the tread, the third distance being greater than the second distance. A method for arranging a wear indicator to a tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Nokian Renkaat OyjInventors: Jari Ojala, Jani Räisänen, Teemu Soini, Pekka Iso-Ketola, Simo Vapaakoski, Tero Taipale