Patents by Inventor Veikko Yla-Hemmila

Veikko Yla-Hemmila 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: 4697607
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a way and a means for rendering equal the effect of gravity independent of the mode of installation in flow regulators for gaseous substances, particularly for air in air-conditioning and ventilation installations, and for maintaining the volumetric flow of the gaseous substance at desired magnitude with sufficient accuracy when the differential pressure acting across the flow regulator varies within given limits. The flow regulator comprises an envelope and a regulating member turnably disposed in the flow passage confined by the envelope. The torque produced by the flow of gaseous substance on the regulating member and on the other hand a countertorque dependent on the position of the regulating member cause the regulating member turning in the flow passage to assume a position of equilibrium such that the requisite pressure drop is obtained for maintaining the volumetric flow rate at predetermined magnitude. The regulating member is first balanced, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: Halton Oy
    Inventors: Erkki Aalto, Veikko Yla-Hemmila
  • Patent number: 4694851
    Abstract: The invention concerns a flow regulator, intended for gaseous substances, in particular for air in air-conditioning and ventilation installations, for maintaining the volumetric flow of the gaseous substance at desired magnitude with sufficient accuracy when the differential pressure acting across the flow regulator varies within desired limits. The flow regulator comprises an envelope and a regulating member disposed in the flow passage confined by the envelope. The flow regulator is provided with limiter members for limiting the differential pressure range of the flow regulator, said limiter members being disposed to restrict the movement of the regulating member. The limiters are adjustable and/or self-adjusting. The flow regulator has a scale for setting the limiter members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: Halton Oy
    Inventors: Erkki Aalto, Veikko Yla-Hemmila
  • Patent number: 4678005
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a flow regulator for gaseous substances, particularly a flow regulator intended for air in air-conditioning and ventilation installations, for maintaining the volumetric flow of the gaseous substance at desired magnitude with sufficient accuracy when the differential pressure acting across the flow regulator varies within given limits. The flow regulator comprises an envelope and a regulating member turnably disposed in the flow passage confined by the envelope. The torque produced by the flow of gaseous substance on the regulating member and on the other hand a countertorque dependent on the position of the regulating member cause the regulating member turning in the flow passage to assume a position of equilibrium such that the requisite pressure drop is obtained for maintaining the volumetric flow rate at predetermined magnitude. The regulating member is substantially slightly curved at least in the flow surface facing the incoming flow of the gaseous substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Halton Oy
    Inventors: Erkki Aalto, Veikko Yla-Hemmila
  • Patent number: 4674531
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a flow regulator for gaseous substances, particularly a flow regulator intended for air in air-conditioning and ventilation installations, for maintaining the volumetric flow of the gaseous substance at desired magnitude with sufficient accuracy when the differential pressure acting across the flow regulator varies within given limits. The flow regulator comprises an envelope and a regulating member turnably disposed in the flow passage confined by the envelope (11). The torque produced by the flow of gaseous substance on the regulating member and on the other hand a counter-torque dependent on the position of the regulating member cause the regulating member turning in the flow passage to assume a position of equilibrium such that the requisite pressure drop is obtained for maintaining the volumetric flow rate at predetermined magnitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Halton Oy
    Inventors: Erkki Aalto, Veikko Yla-Hemmila, Reijo Villikka