Niskanen
Aimo Niskanen, Espoo FI
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20100055717 | SAMPLING AND ASSAY DEVICE TOGETHER WITH METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - An immunochemical sampling device, kits including the sampling device, processes for production of the sampling device, and methods for use of the sampling device in lateral flow immunoassays. The sampling device comprises a solid support that is partially wrapped in a porous carrier, then covered in a hydrophobic cover. At its distal end, the porous carrier comprises a labeled binding reagent that is retained in the solid support until released into controlled flow with the liquid sample when the sampling device is brought into contact with a test strip. | 03-04-2010 |
Antti Niskanen, Almere NL
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20150299848 | DUAL SELECTIVE DEPOSITION - Methods are provided for dual selective deposition of a first material on a first surface of a substrate and a second material on a second, different surface of the same substrate. The selectively deposited materials may be, for example, metal, metal oxide, or dielectric materials. | 10-22-2015 |
Antti Niskanen, Espoo FI
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20130206611 | Accurate Integrated Low-Cost Electrode Chips for Point-Of-Need Analysis and A Method of Utilization in Hot Electron-Induced Electrochemiluminescent Systems - The invention relates to integrated electronic chip (lEChip) cartridge devices which are used in hot electron-induced electrochemiluminescence methods and to instrumentation based on the electrical excitation of label molecules with subsequent measurement of luminescence in order to quantitate analyte concentrations especially in bioaffinity assays, especially outside of central laboratories. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210166 | Low-Cost Electrode Chip Variants and Methods for Multi Analyte Analysis and Referencing Based on Cathodic Electroluminescence - The invention relates to electrode chip (EChip) cartridge devices which are used in hot electron -induced electro-chemiluminescence (HECL) and electroluminescence (EL) methods and instrumentation based on the electrical excitation of label molecules with subsequent measurement of the luminescence in order to quantitate analyte concentrations in bioaffinity assays, especially outside of central laboratories, but also in rapid screening tests. | 08-15-2013 |
Antti Niskanen, Cambridge GB
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20120100626 | Apparatus and Associated Methods - An apparatus comprising a processor and memory including computer program code. The memory and computer program code can be configured to, with the processor, cause the apparatus to illuminate one or more sensor elements with electromagnetic radiation emitted from corresponding regions of an electronic display. The one or more sensor elements can be configured to exhibit a specific electrical response to the illumination when a specific set of analytes are bound to the one or more sensor elements, determine the electrical response of the one or more sensor elements, and compare the determined electrical response with one or more predetermined electrical responses to determine a match. Each predetermined electrical response can be associated with the binding of a different set of analytes, wherein determination of a match allows the specific set of analytes bound to the one or more sensor elements to be identified. | 04-26-2012 |
20120133949 | Apparatus and Method - Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and methods of using the apparatus wherein the apparatus includes a plurality of interferometers wherein the plurality of interferometers enable interference of an electromagnetic input signal, wherein the plurality of interferometers are configured to receive a plurality of sensor input signals from a plurality of sensors where the plurality of sensor input signals provide an indication of a plurality of sensed characteristics and the sensor input signals control the interference of the electromagnetic input signal by the plurality of interferometers, and wherein the plurality of interferometers are configured to provide a first output when the plurality of characteristics sensed by the sensors correspond to a first context and a second output when the plurality of characteristics sensed by the sensors correspond to a second context. | 05-31-2012 |
20120195430 | Quantum Key Distribution - An apparatus including: an input optical interface configured to receive a series of optical input signals each including photons; an encoder configured to encode a quantum key for distribution by encoding each of the series of received optical input signals with a measurable state; an attenuator configured to attenuate each of the encoded optical input signals to create a series of quantum optical signals; and an output optical interface configured to send the series of quantum optical signals to the remote apparatus via a quantum communication channel. | 08-02-2012 |
20130160527 | Multifunctional Apparatus Comprising a Superliquidphobic Surface - In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, apparatus including a position sensitive layer configured for position sensitivity; and a superliquidphobic layer configured for superliquidphobicity, the superliquidphobic layer positioned with a surface proximal to a surface of the position sensitive layer; wherein the position sensitive layer is configured to detect the position of a liquid droplet situated on a surface of the superliquidphobic layer. | 06-27-2013 |
20130194578 | Apparatus and Method for Receiving Sensor Input Signals - An apparatus, method and computer program wherein the apparatus includes at least one interferometer where the at least one interferometer is configured to cause interference of an electromagnetic input signal; wherein the at least one interferometer is configured to receive at least one sensor input signal from at least one sensor such that the sensor input signal controls the interference of the electromagnetic input signal by the at least one interferometer; wherein the at least one interferometer is configured to provide a plurality of outputs where each of the plurality of outputs is provided by the at least one interferometer responding to the at least one sensor input signal with a different sensitivity; and at least one detector configured to detect the plurality of outputs of the at least one interferometer and provide a digital output signal indicative of the at least one sensor input signal. | 08-01-2013 |
20140178063 | Apparatus and a Method - An apparatus including: addition circuitry configured to receive simultaneously a probe signal that has passed through a channel having a complex transmission and a reference signal and configured to produce at least: a plurality of weighted additions including an addition of the probe signal and the reference signal with different relative phase rotations between the probe signal and the reference signal for each weighted addition; and processing circuitry configured to use at least two of the plurality of weighted additions to determine a first quantitative parameter for the channel dependent upon the complex transmission for the channel. | 06-26-2014 |
20150039260 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ACTIVITY RECOGNITION - In accordance with an example embodiment a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided. The method comprises receiving, at an apparatus, a sampled data associated with an activity from one or more sensors wirelessly coupled to the apparatus. The sampled data is generated at the one or more sensors based on a compressive sampling of an activity data associated with the activity. The compressive sampling is performed based on a sampling information. The activity is classified based at least on the sampled data. An error associated with the classification of the activity is determined. The sampling information is updated or retained based on a comparison of the error with a threshold error. The updated sampling information is utilized for generating an updated sampled data. The updated sampled data facilitates in reclassification of the activity. | 02-05-2015 |
20150249537 | QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION - Methods and apparatus for distribution of keys are disclosed. An optical signal for carrying encoded information in accordance with a quantum key distribution scheme is generated. The generated optical signal has a wavelength which is changed to another wavelength prior to transmission of the optical signal. The optical signal carrying the encoded information and having the changed wavelength is received, where after decoding of the information takes place by means of detector apparatus operating in the changed wavelength. | 09-03-2015 |
Antti Niskanen, Helsinki FI
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20090035949 | METHOD OF DEPOSITING RARE EARTH OXIDE THIN FILMS - The present invention concerns a process for depositing rare earth oxide thin films, especially yttrium, lanthanum and gadolinium oxide thin films by an ALD process, according to which invention the source chemicals are cyclopentadienyl compounds or rare earth metals, especially those of yttrium, lanthanum and gadolinium. Suitable deposition temperatures for yttrium oxide are between 200 and 400° C. when the deposition pressure is between 1 and 50 mbar. Most suitable deposition temperatures for lanthanum oxide are between 160 and 165° C. when the deposition pressure is between 1 and 50 mbar. | 02-05-2009 |
20130012003 | METHODS FOR DEPOSITING THIN FILMS COMPRISING GALLIUM NITRIDE BY ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming thin films comprising GaN are provided. In some embodiments, ALD processes for forming doped GaN thin films are provided. The thin films may find use, for example, in light-emitting diodes. | 01-10-2013 |
20130109160 | METHODS FOR DEPOSITING THIN FILMS COMPRISING INDIUM NITRIDE BY ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION | 05-02-2013 |
20130115763 | METHODS FOR FORMING DOPED SILICON OXIDE THIN FILMS - The present disclosure relates to the deposition of dopant films, such as doped silicon oxide films, by atomic layer deposition processes. In some embodiments, a substrate in a reaction space is contacted with pulses of a silicon precursor and a dopant precursor, such that the silicon precursor and dopant precursor adsorb on the substrate surface. Oxygen plasma is used to convert the adsorbed silicon precursor and dopant precursor to doped silicon oxide. | 05-09-2013 |
20130189837 | SELECTIVE FORMATION OF METALLIC FILMS ON METALLIC SURFACES - Metallic layers can be selectively deposited on surfaces of a substrate relative to a second surface of the substrate. In preferred embodiments, the metallic layers are selectively deposited on copper instead of insulating or dielectric materials. In preferred embodiments, a first precursor forms a layer or adsorbed species on the first surface and is subsequently reacted or converted to form a metallic layer. Preferably the deposition temperature is selected such that a selectivity of above about 90% is achieved. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196502 | SELECTIVE FORMATION OF METALLIC FILMS ON METALLIC SURFACES - Metallic layers can be selectively deposited on one surface of a substrate relative to a second surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, the metallic layers are selectively deposited on copper instead of insulating or dielectric materials. In some embodiments, a first precursor forms a layer on the first surface and is subsequently reacted or converted to form a metallic layer. The deposition temperature may be selected such that a selectivity of above about 50% or even about 90% is achieved. | 08-01-2013 |
20140273527 | METHODS FOR FORMING SILICON NITRIDE THIN FILMS - The present invention relates to methods of forming silicon nitride thin films on a substrate in a reaction chamber by plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD). Exemplary methods include the steps of (i) introducing an octahalotrisilane Si | 09-18-2014 |
20150017794 | METHODS FOR FORMING DOPED SILICON OXIDE THIN FILMS - The present disclosure relates to the deposition of dopant films, such as doped silicon oxide films, by atomic layer deposition processes. In some embodiments, a substrate in a reaction space is contacted with pulses of a silicon precursor and a dopant precursor, such that the silicon precursor and dopant precursor adsorb on the substrate surface. Oxygen plasma is used to convert the adsorbed silicon precursor and dopant precursor to doped silicon oxide. | 01-15-2015 |
20150147875 | METHODS FOR FORMING DOPED SILICON OXIDE THIN FILMS - The present disclosure relates to the deposition of dopant films, such as doped silicon oxide films, by atomic layer deposition processes. In some embodiments, a substrate in a reaction space is contacted with pulses of a silicon precursor and a dopant precursor, such that the silicon precursor and dopant precursor adsorb on the substrate surface. Oxygen plasma is used to convert the adsorbed silicon precursor and dopant precursor to doped silicon oxide. | 05-28-2015 |
20150187600 | SELECTIVE FORMATION OF METALLIC FILMS ON METALLIC SURFACES - Metallic layers can be selectively deposited on surfaces of a substrate relative to a second surface of the substrate. In preferred embodiments, the metallic layers are selectively deposited on copper instead of insulating or dielectric materials. In preferred embodiments, a first precursor forms a layer or adsorbed species on the first surface and is subsequently reacted or converted to form a metallic layer. Preferably the deposition temperature is selected such that a selectivity of above about 90% is achieved. | 07-02-2015 |
20150217330 | SELECTIVE DEPOSITION OF METALS, METAL OXIDES, AND DIELECTRICS - Methods are provided for selectively depositing a material on a first surface of a substrate relative to a second, different surface of the substrate. The selectively deposited material can be, for example, a metal, metal oxide, or dielectric material. | 08-06-2015 |
Antti J. Niskanen, Helsinki FI
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20140273477 | Si PRECURSORS FOR DEPOSITION OF SiN AT LOW TEMPERATURES - Methods and precursors for depositing silicon nitride films by atomic layer deposition (ALD) are provided. In some embodiments the silicon precursors comprise an iodine ligand. The silicon nitride films may have a relatively uniform etch rate for both vertical and the horizontal portions when deposited onto three-dimensional structures such as FinFETS or other types of multiple gate FETs. In some embodiments, various silicon nitride films of the present disclosure have an etch rate of less than half the thermal oxide removal rate with diluted HF (0.5%). | 09-18-2014 |
20140273528 | Si PRECURSORS FOR DEPOSITION OF SiN AT LOW TEMPERATURES - Methods and precursors for depositing silicon nitride films by atomic layer deposition (ALD) are provided. In some embodiments the silicon precursors comprise an iodine ligand. The silicon nitride films may have a relatively uniform etch rate for both vertical and the horizontal portions when deposited onto three-dimensional structures such as FinFETS or other types of multiple gate FETs. In some embodiments, various silicon nitride films of the present disclosure have an etch rate of less than half the thermal oxide removal rate with diluted HF (0.5%). | 09-18-2014 |
20140273531 | Si PRECURSORS FOR DEPOSITION OF SiN AT LOW TEMPERATURES - Methods and precursors for depositing silicon nitride films by atomic layer deposition (ALD) are provided. In some embodiments the silicon precursors comprise an iodine ligand. The silicon nitride films may have a relatively uniform etch rate for both vertical and the horizontal portions when deposited onto three-dimensional structures such as FinFETS or other types of multiple gate FETs. In some embodiments, various silicon nitride films of the present disclosure have an etch rate of less than half the thermal oxide removal rate with diluted HF (0.5%). | 09-18-2014 |
Antti Juhani Niskanen, Helsinki FI
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20130244446 | Method for Forming Si-Containing Film Using Two Precursors by ALD - A method for forming a silicon-containing dielectric film on a substrate by atomic layer deposition (ALD) includes: providing two precursors, one precursor containing a halogen in its molecule, another precursor containing a silicon but no halogen in its molecule, adsorbing a first precursor, which is one of the two precursors onto a substrate to deposit a monolayer of the first precursor; adsorbing a second precursor, which is the other of the two precursors onto the monolayer of the first precursor to deposit a monolayer of the second precursor; and exposing the monolayer of the second precursor to radicals of a reactant to cause surface reaction with the radicals to form a compound monolayer of a silicon-containing film. | 09-19-2013 |
Antti Olavi Niskanen, Sundsberg FI
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20100194466 | QUANTUM BIT VARIABLE COUPLING METHOD, QUANTUM COMPUTING CIRCUIT USING THE METHOD, AND VARIABLE COUPLER - There is provided a quantum computing circuit comprising first and second superconductive magnetic flux quantum bit elements ( | 08-05-2010 |
Donald Niskanen, Spring Lak, MI US
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20150114157 | TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC SHIFTER WITH ADJUSTABLE DAMPED FRICTION CLUTCH - An electronic shifter can include a base, a shift lever assembly, a detent system and a clutch system. The shift lever assembly can include a pivot base having a coupling member. The detent system can include a biasing member and a detent member associated with the shift lever assembly. The biasing member can bias the detent member into engagement with a cam member. The clutch system can include a flexible clutch member and a bearing area having a bearing surface. The bearing area can be associated with the base and can receive the coupling member and clutch member to pivotably couple the shift lever assembly to the base. The detent system can apply a downward force onto the coupling member thereby forcing the clutch member against the bearing surface and providing frictional damping of the shift lever assembly during movement thereof proportional with a biasing force of the biasing member. | 04-30-2015 |
Donald Niskanen, Spring Lake, MI US
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20150114158 | TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC SHIFTER WITH DUAL MECHANICAL DETENTS - An electronic shifter assembly can include a shift lever assembly and a dual mechanical detent system. The shift lever assembly can include a shift lever and a pivot base that is pivotably coupled to a base of the electronic shifter assembly. The dual mechanical detent system can include first and second mechanical detent systems having respective first and second detent plungers biased into engagement with respective first and second detent cam members having first and second cam surface profiles. The first and second detent plungers can be coupled to the pivot base and can move relative to the respective first and second cam surface profiles with movement of the shift lever assembly. The first and second mechanical detent systems can each releasably retain the shift lever assembly in a selected one of a plurality of transmission gear selection locations. | 04-30-2015 |
Eric J. Niskanen, Bemidji, MN US
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20150094171 | Hockey Practice System - A hockey practice system for helping goaltenders and shooters to visualize scoring and goaltending angles in hockey. The hockey practice system generally includes a housing which houses an internal reel assembly. A plurality of reels within the housing include a plurality of cords which extend out of the front end of the housing to be magnetically secured to goalposts with a plurality of anchors. The rear end of the housing includes a blade sleeve into which the blade of a hockey stick may be inserted and retained. As the housing is moved with the hockey blade, the cords will define an area in which a puck would travel if shot. A camera on the front of the housing may also be included to record practice for future reference. | 04-02-2015 |
Heikki Niskanen, Jarvenpaa FI
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20090072070 | Web winding cores and method of manufacture thereof - A paper, board or material web is wound in a winder of the two-drum type. Winding core ( | 03-19-2009 |
Jason David Niskanen, Keswick CA
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20090217717 | Locking Pivot Actuator - An actuator is provided that uses two lengths of shape memory alloy (SMA)wire to kinematically couple a first and second lever together. The two SMA wires are routed in generally V-shaped paths around a link pin that is coaxial with the first and second levers. By selectively contracting one of the wires, the link pin slides between a locked and an unlocked position. A locking pin extending from the link pin couples the first and second levers together while the link pin is in the unlocked position. | 09-03-2009 |
20090250952 | Shaped Memory Alloy Decklid Actuator - The invention is a decklid latch with a SMA actuator. The actuator includes a latch plate with a ratchet rotatably mounted to the latch plate and is pivotal between a released position and an engaged position operable to retain a striker. A pawl is rotatably mounted to the latch plate and is pivotal between a an engaged position operable to retain the ratchet, and a release position operable to allow the ratchet to pivot. An selectively-contractible wire is connected to the pawl by a lost motion connection and is operable to move the pawl to the release position when contracted to actuate the latch. Portions of the selectively contractible wire have been annealed to reduce brittleness. Multiple material crimps are used to further reduce strain on the selectively contractible wire. | 10-08-2009 |
20100077666 | Powered Actuating Device for a Closure Panel of a Vehicle - An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position. | 04-01-2010 |
Lauri Niskanen, Oulu FI
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20130176913 | Method and Apparatus for Time Division Duplex Communication - Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for performing time division duplex communication, such as may be performed over a wireless communications network. In the embodiments a first circuit pathway is used to transmit a first radio frequency signal in a transmission mode and a second circuit pathway is used to receive a second radio frequency signal in a reception mode. In the reception mode, the first radio frequency signal is switched to an alternate circuit pathway. This may be performed by a radio frequency integrated circuit or by other control circuitry. Switching to an alternate circuit pathway reduces leakage of the first radio frequency signal into the second radio frequency signal. | 07-11-2013 |
20130208636 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TIME DIVISION DUPLEX COMMUNICATION - Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for performing time division duplex communication, such as may be performed over a wireless communications network. In the embodiments a first circuit pathway is used to transmit a first radio frequency signal in a transmission mode and a second circuit pathway is used to receive a second radio frequency signal in a reception mode. In the reception mode, the first radio frequency signal is switched to an alternate circuit pathway. This may be performed by a radio frequency integrated circuit or by other control circuitry. Switching to an alternate circuit pathway reduces leakage of the first radio frequency signal into the second radio frequency signal. | 08-15-2013 |
20140219141 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TIME DIVISION DUPLEX COMMUNICATION - Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for performing time division duplex communication, such as may be performed over a wireless communications network. In the embodiments a first circuit pathway is used to transmit a first radio frequency signal in a transmission mode and a second circuit pathway is used to receive a second radio frequency signal in a reception mode. In the reception mode, the first radio frequency signal is switched to an alternate circuit pathway. This may be performed by a radio frequency integrated circuit or by other control circuitry. Switching to an alternate circuit pathway reduces leakage of the first radio frequency signal into the second radio frequency signal. | 08-07-2014 |
Matti Niskanen, Oulu FI
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20110268319 | DETECTING AND TRACKING OBJECTS IN DIGITAL IMAGES - There is provided an improved solution for detecting and tracking objects in digital images. The solution comprises selecting a neighborhood for each pixel under observation, the neighborhood being of known size and form, and reading pixel values of the neighborhood. Further the solution comprises selecting at least one set of coefficients for weighting each neighborhood such that each pixel value of each neighborhood is weighted with at least one coefficient; searching for an existence of at least one object feature at each pixel under observation on the basis of a combination of weighted pixel values at each neighborhood; and verifying the existence of the object in the digital image on the basis of the searches of existence of at least one object feature at a predetermined number of pixels. | 11-03-2011 |
20120213422 | FACE RECOGNITION IN DIGITAL IMAGES - A solution for face recognition. The solution includes detecting a face from a digital image constructed of multiple pixels, selecting a neighbor-hood for a pixel under observation, obtaining a combination of pixel values weighted with at least one set of coefficients, and determining information on face similarity between the observed face and at least one face. | 08-23-2012 |
Robert Niskanen, Shoreline, WA US
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20100318143 | DEFIBRILLATORS CUSTOMIZED FOR ANTICIPATED PATIENTS - An external defibrillator is customized for at least one person, i.e., an anticipated patient, through creation of a profile for the anticipated patient that allows the defibrillator and users of the defibrillator to provide customized treatment to the patient. The profile may include treatment parameters for the anticipated patient, such as defibrillation therapy parameters selected for the patient. The profile may also include a baseline recording of a physiological parameter of the patient, and medical history and personal information regarding the patient. In some embodiments, the external defibrillator stores a profile for each of one or more anticipated patients within a memory. In other embodiments, a profile for an anticipated patient is stored within a medium associated with that anticipated patient. The medium may, for example, be a removable medium for external defibrillators. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318144 | DEFIBRILLATORS CUSTOMIZED FOR ANTICIPATED PATIENTS - An external defibrillator is customized for at least one person, i.e., an anticipated patient, through creation of a profile for the anticipated patient that allows the defibrillator and users of the defibrillator to provide customized treatment to the patient. The profile may include treatment parameters for the anticipated patient, such as defibrillation therapy parameters selected for the patient. The profile may also include a baseline recording of a physiological parameter of the patient, and medical history and personal information regarding the patient. In some embodiments, the external defibrillator stores a profile for each of one or more anticipated patients within a memory. In other embodiments, a profile for an anticipated patient is stored within a medium associated with that anticipated patient. The medium may, for example, be a removable medium for external defibrillators. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318145 | DEFIBRILLATORS CUSTOMIZED FOR ANTICIPATED PATIENTS - An external defibrillator is customized for at least one person, i.e., an anticipated patient, through creation of a profile for the anticipated patient that allows the defibrillator and users of the defibrillator to provide customized treatment to the patient. The profile may include treatment parameters for the anticipated patient, such as defibrillation therapy parameters selected for the patient. The profile may also include a baseline recording of a physiological parameter of the patient, and medical history and personal information regarding the patient. In some embodiments, the external defibrillator stores a profile for each of one or more anticipated patients within a memory. In other embodiments, a profile for an anticipated patient is stored within a medium associated with that anticipated patient. The medium may, for example, be a removable medium for external defibrillators. | 12-16-2010 |
Teuvo Niskanen, Espoo FI
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20090019730 | Sole structure of a sports shoe - A sole structure of a sports shoe includes an outsole and an intermediate sole having a number of portions that is flexible and supports the foot during running. The intermediate sole includes a flexible body element extending along the entire length of the shoe, and a flexible heel absorption element extending to the heel area, and a support element fitted between them extending from the heel area to the ball area which is of a less flexible material than the body element or the heel absorption element. The support element includes a substantially plate-like heel portion and a shaped front portion, which are separated from each other by a substantially cross-directional support ridge protruding from the lower surface of the support element. The intermediate sole also includes an hourglass-shaped ball absorption element, a carbon fibre plate increasing the torsional rigidity of the support element and an arch support. | 01-22-2009 |
20150272269 | Midsole structure for a sports shoe and sports shoe - The invention relates to a sport shoe and particularly to its midsole construction. The midsole construction comprises a flexible body element, which extends essentially over the entire length of the sole of the foot, a flexible heel element located under the body element, which extends from under the calcaneus at least partly into the area of the cuboid bone, and a plate-like stiffener element located at least partly between the body element and the heel element. According to the invention, the stiffener element extends from the heel area forwards farther on the lateral side of the sole of the foot than on the medial side of the sole of the foot. A more natural and economical stride is achieved with the aid of the invention. | 10-01-2015 |
Timo Juhani Niskanen, Schriesheim DE
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20080200778 | Massage Apparatus - The adjustable massage apparatus has a massage effect of which is based on the suction effect created in connection with the treatment head of the apparatus. The treatment head of the apparatus has a surface which comes into contact with the skin, a frame, and a low-pressure chamber, associated with the surface for creating a low-pressure suction in order to lift the skin. The apparatus has a sensor for measuring characteristics of skin tissue, and elements to automatically adjust the low-pressure suction to the desired value, on the basis of the obtained measurements. | 08-21-2008 |
Titti Martinsson Niskanen, Loddekopinge SE
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20120087916 | ANTI-ICAM-1 ANTIBODY, USES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof with binding specificity for ICAM-1, and to the use thereof in medicine for the treatment of cancers, such as multiple myeloma. | 04-12-2012 |
Will Niskanen, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110179936 | Musical balloon accessories - The hanging musical attachment device is an attachment to an inflatable balloon that adds ornamental features allowing the balloon to hang as an ornament creating additional appeal to generic balloon and adding the accompaniment of a musical playing device. This attachment can be used with balloons without the need for helium, because the attachment is the means of support for the balloon. The interchangeable balloons allow for the musical device to be replaced without the need to replace the entire device. | 07-28-2011 |