Manninen
Allan Manninen, Stittsville CA
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20120040150 | SEAM FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FABRIC AND SEAMING ELEMENT THEREFOR - A seaming element for seaming industrial textiles for filtration or other uses, an industrial textile with seaming elements, and a method of seaming such textiles. The seaming element is secured to a first seamable end or edge of the fabric, and includes at least one extension member, which can be a channelled protrusion, and which can be a channelled protrusion, and which is engageable with a corresponding at least one extension member of a corresponding seaming element secured to the second seamable end or edge. The seaming elements are configured and dimensioned so that when the extensions or protrusions of the two seaming elements are aligned together and engaged, in some embodiments being secured by a pintle, they have a thickness which is compatible with the caliper of the finished fabric, to form a secure seam while avoiding or minimizing any discontinuity or irregularity in the finished fabric. | 02-16-2012 |
20120244311 | INDUSTRIAL FABRIC COMPRISED OF SELECTIVELY SLIT AND EMBOSSED FILM - A nonwoven industrial fabric, and a method of constructing the fabric. The fabric comprises at least one layer of a polymeric film having a plurality of apertures extending from an upper surface through to a lower surface. Adjacent pairs of the apertures define land areas therebetween, and selected land areas comprise protrusions extending from at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the layer to form a profile to the respective surface. The method comprises optionally pre-embossing the film, cutting the film to provide the plurality of apertures, applying pressure to selected land areas to form the protrusions to create a contoured profile, and treating the film to set the contoured profile. Additional surface treatment can be provided, and two or more layers can be secured over each other for multilayer fabrics. The invention provides a simplified and economical construction, while maintaining stability and strength. | 09-27-2012 |
20120244313 | HINGE TYPE SEAMING ELEMENT FOR JOINING ENDS OF AN INDUSTRIAL TEXTILE - A seaming element and a method of seaming an industrial textile. The seaming element comprises first and second components, each constructed of a substantially planar polymeric film, comprising a textile body contacting portion and a free edge, and at least one row of pairs of substantially parallel slits spaced across the component, the slits having first ends substantially equidistant from the free edge of the component, and the pairs of slits defining strips which are deformable out of a plane of the film. When the two components are attached respectively to textile edges to be seamed, and the components are brought together, deformed strips of the first component are alignable with deformed strips of the second component to interengage the two components and to define a channel for a seam securing means, thus providing a simple and secure seam which is compatible with the properties of the textile body. | 09-27-2012 |
Allan Manninen, Ontario CA
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20130034680 | FILAMENTARY SEAMING ELEMENT FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FABRIC AND INDUSTRIAL FABRIC SEAMED USING THE ELEMENT - A seaming element for joining opposed ends of woven or nonwoven industrial textiles, textiles including seaming elements, and methods of making a seam area for textiles. The seaming element comprises a continuous filamentary structure, configured as first and second layers of aligned looped segments, each segment of one layer being connected to adjacent segments of the other layer by a connecting portion. The seaming elements can be bonded directly to the fabric edges, or inserted into the fabric so that free ends of the looped segments engage and are secured by selected MD yarns or components. Connecting portions of complementary elements when interdigitated together define a continuous channel to receive a pintle. The seaming element is readily and securely installed in the textiles, and overcomes problems of alignment of fabric ends for securing a seam, while minimizing any disruption in fabric properties adjacent the seam area. | 02-07-2013 |
Allan R. Manninen, Stittsville CA
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20140053376 | MULTI-PIN NONWOVEN SEAMING ELEMENT - A seaming element for seaming an industrial textile, an industrial textile, and a method of seaming. A first region of the seaming element comprises at least one securing member, and a second region is securable to the textile. Spaced-apart protrusions in the securing members are interdigitatable with corresponding protrusions in an opposing element, or the other seamable edge of the textile. Opposing protrusions are interdigitated to define first and second channels for securing means. Where the seaming element has two or more securing members, the protrusions of the outer securing member are aligned with those of an inner securing member of the opposing element, and the protrusions of an inner securing member are aligned with those of the outer securing member of the opposing element. Where the securing means is a pintle, the free ends can be inserted back into the channel to secure the seam. | 02-27-2014 |
20140199510 | PROFILED SEAMING ELEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES - A seaming element for an industrial textile, a textile with seaming elements, and a method. The seaming element has first and second end regions, a fold line in an intermediate fold region, and outer and inner surfaces. Each end region comprises slits extending from the outer surface through to the inner surface, defining protrusions which provide a profile to at least one of the surfaces. Apertures aligned along the fold line define a plurality of land areas. When the seaming element is folded along the fold line, the land areas form a plurality of loops defining a channel. When the seaming element is secured at each end region to a first end of the industrial textile, the loops are interdigitatable with corresponding loops on a compatible seaming element at a second end of the industrial textile, to define a single aligned channel to receive a securing means. | 07-17-2014 |
20140308476 | COEXTRUDED LASER WELD ENABLED POLYMER FILM OR FILAMENT AND FABRICS MADE THEREFROM - An oriented multi-layer polymer material, an industrial textile and seaming elements therefor, and methods of manufacture. The polymer material comprises at least two thermoplastic polymeric layers, wherein at least one of the layers includes a radiation absorbent material to provide a weldable outer surface of the polymer material and at least one of the layers permits through transmission of laser energy. The polymer material can be provided as a bi-axially oriented film or as a filament; and allows for accuracy and reliability of welding, while avoiding the disadvantages associated with accurate placement and alignment of separate welding strips. | 10-16-2014 |
20150132524 | IN-LINE SHEAR RESISTANT NONWOVEN TEXTILES COMPRISED OF SELECTIVELY SLIT AND EMBOSSED FILM - A nonwoven industrial textile for conveying in an industrial process, seaming elements and methods of manufacture. The textile comprises at least first and second layers of film. Each layer comprises protrusions separated by land areas and each defining an aperture for a flow path through the layer. For at least one of the layers, the protrusions comprise a first set having first and second ends integral with contiguous land areas, and at least a second set of protrusions each comprising a first end integral with a contiguous land area and an opposing second end having a configuration selected from a detached free end; and a weakened end portion integral with but detachable from a contiguous land area in response to strain. The construction allows for relative movement of the layers during travel over machine components such as rolls, reducing internal strain and risk of delamination. | 05-14-2015 |
20150247280 | SEAMING ELEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A seaming element for an industrial textile and a method of manufacture. The seaming element comprises an elongate body folded along its length at a folded connection region comprising a plurality of channelled protrusions securable to corresponding channelled protrusions of a complementary seaming element affixed to an opposing seamable edge. First and second body members extend from respective edges of the folded connection region, each body member being directly securable to the first seamable edge. At least one of the body members comprises a longitudinal profiled region proximate and substantially parallel to a free edge of the respective member. The method includes providing an array of apertures to form the channelled protrusions, and the profiled region is formed in a progressive roll forming process. The seaming element enables improved consistency and reliability of bonding of the element to the textile by laser welding, adhesives or other methods. | 09-03-2015 |
20150267348 | FILM STRUCTURES FOR SELF LOCKING NONWOVEN INDUSTRIAL TEXTILE - A profiled film structure, textiles comprising at least two layers of the structure, and methods of making the structure and textiles. Each film layer is profiled with regularly arranged protrusions, separated by planar land areas. Portions of at least one side wall of the protrusions are slit to create apertures extending through the film and top members forming coplanar latching means extending over the apertures. When the upper surface of a first layer of the film is brought into contiguous relationship with the upper surface of a second layer of the film, and the protrusions of each of the respective layers are aligned between adjacent protrusions of the other layer, the latching means of each layer are received and retained within the apertures of the opposing layer, resulting in an efficiently assembled self-locking structure having selectable permeability for fluid flow through the structure. | 09-24-2015 |
Andrew Manninen, Grand Haven, MI US
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20140090394 | FLOW MODIFIER FOR COMBUSTOR FUEL NOZZLE TIP - A fuel injector nozzle assembly includes a body extending along an axis and a core swirl plug positioned at least partially within the body. The core swirl plug has a flow modifying structure configured to swirl fuel at a location upstream from a distal end of the nozzle assembly. | 04-03-2014 |
Andrew S. Manninen, Grand Haven, MI US
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20100052318 | System and Method of Joining Fluid Transporting Tube and Header Using Internal Ferrule - A system and method for joining a tube to a header is provided. The system includes a header, tube and internal ferrule, wherein the ferrule is fixed inside the tube. This design reduces manufacturing cost and time, as well as reducing and more evenly distributing stress along the tube-header assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
Antti Manninen, Tampere FI
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20130285795 | ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY OF REMOTE-ACCESS DEVICES - A remote-access device typically used for tagging items, a reader device for the same, system and methods of such devices. The remote-access device has an advanced capability that the device is able to signal by an advanced capability code. The device or the system may carry advanced capability data that can be used to utilize or enhance the advanced capability. The advanced capability data may be stored at the remote-access device, at the reader or in the system at a computer. The results of the advanced functionality may be logged onto a database or they may be stored back to the remote-access device. The advanced capability code, data and results may be stored onto the remote-access device in protected form, and the access key may be derived from identification information on the remote-access device. | 10-31-2013 |
Gary Manninen, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120116806 | DATABASE MANAGEMENT FOR A TREATMENT SYSTEM - A process for treating orthopedic injuries including the steps of presenting a set of treatment protocols; approving a treatment protocol from among the presented set of treatment protocols; capturing information identifying the approved treatment protocol from among the set of presented protocols; and generating information from the captured information into a form compatible with a handheld computer adapted for connection to an orthopedic sensor system. The generated information includes parameters of the identified approved treatment protocol. The process may also include the steps of basing the presented set of treatment protocols upon a database of historic patients, orthopedic injuries, treatment protocols and outcomes, and retaining information about the current patient, the patients injury, treatment protocol and outcome. | 05-10-2012 |
Gary D. Manninen, Farmington, MN US
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20100169092 | VOICE INTERFACE OCX - A medical dictation workflow system can be customized from the selection of available user application programs. A voice interface OCX can interface speech technologies with the selected user application programs of the medical dictation workflow system. The medical dictation workflow system may be directed to generating reports through filling out defined fields. The fields can be generated through a tracking system subscribing to a core reporting system and requesting certain information be captured or through a user. The voice interface OCX can provide macros so a user can customize the fields, navigate among the fields, or fill in the fields with data through a voice recognition engine or a wave player control. The data entered into the fields can be automatically entered into corresponding database elements of a database. | 07-01-2010 |
20130268285 | MEDICAL DEVICE QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE - Software is described to provide for mapping of a data file generated by a medical imaging device relating to quality control for the device to a format suitable for manipulation by a medical imaging device quality control management software. Various display interfaces can be provided to introduce certain functionalities, such as set up of the mapping function, reconciliation of the data association during the mapping process and the like. In this way, device specific software data can be integrated into effective management software that can extend across many different quality control test, potentially relating to a plurality of medical imaging devices and potentially across several locations. | 10-10-2013 |
Heikki Manninen, Vilppula FI
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20090116960 | Centrifugal Pump, A Shaft Sleeve And A Stationary Seal Member - The present invention relates to a centrifugal pump, a shaft sleeve and a stationary seal member for a static seal used in connection with a dynamic sealing of a centrifugal pump. The invention relates to a static seal the clearance of which may be adjusted while the pump is running. Especially the invention discusses the novel structure of such a static seal. A characterizing feature of a centrifugal pump comprising a pump housing ( | 05-07-2009 |
20090303832 | Agitator - The present invention relates to an agitator. The present invention especially relates to an agitator, which may be attached to the bottom, wall or cover of a mixing vessel. The agitator in accordance with the present invention is especially applicable to purposes where a relatively large and slowly rotating agitator is required. Thus, for example, agitators used in dilution vessels and the like of wood processing industry come into question. A characterizing feature of an agitator in accordance with the present invention is that the drive unit of the agitator comprises a disc ( | 12-10-2009 |
20130058767 | CENTRIFUGAL PUMP, A SHAFT SLEEVE AND A STATIONARY SEAL MEMBER - The present invention relates to a centrifugal pump, a shaft sleeve and a stationary seal member for a static seal used in connection with a dynamic sealing of a centrifugal pump. The invention relates to a static seal the clearance of which may be adjusted while the pump is running. Especially the invention discusses the novel structure of such a static seal. A characterizing feature of a centrifugal pump comprising a pump housing ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130062832 | FLOW MACHINE, SLIDE RING SEAL THEREOF, BODY PART FOR SAID SLIDE RING SEAL AND METHOD OF FASTENING SAID SLIDE RING SEAL TO SAID FLOW MACHINE - Disclosed is a slide ring seal, which is used, for example, for sealing a shaft space of a centrifugal pump in relation to a pumping space thereof and to centering the mechanical seal and/or fastening the seal to the casing of the centrifugal pump and a body part used for the attachment. A feature of the disclosed seal, including at least one rotary slide ring unit, a body part by means of which the seal is attached to the casing, and at least one either separate counter ring unit or a counter ring unit stationarily attached to the body part, is that the body part is provided with inclined fastening means by means of which the body part ( | 03-14-2013 |
Heikki Manninen, Mantta FI
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20130302160 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR A FLOW MACHINE - The present invention relates to a sealing arrangement for a flow machine. The sealing arrangement of the present invention is applicable for sealing bearing arrangements of centrifugal pumps, mixers, blowers etc. The present invention is especially applicable in sealing a bearing assembly including two angular contact ball bearings used in back-to-back configuration. The present invention relates especially to a baffle arranged between the bearing and the bearing housing, the baffle leaving a gap between itself and the inner bearing ring for the oil to flow from the bearing to the oil channel, and from the oil channel via a groove back to the oil chamber. | 11-14-2013 |
Heikki Manninen, Maenttae FI
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20140314599 | CENTRIFUGAL PUMP - The present invention relates to a novel bearing arrangement for a centrifugal pump. The bearing arrangement comprises a thrust bearing ( | 10-23-2014 |
Jani Raimo Ensio Manninen, Oulu FI
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20090168694 | Breakout connection apparatus, system, and method - A system includes a local mobile network and user equipment, where the user equipment is configured to detect a local network identity of a local mobile network, determine whether a selected condition involving the local network identity is satisfied, and indicate whether a breakout connection is appropriate based on whether the selected condition is satisfied. The breakout connection is appropriate when the selected condition is unsatisfied. A non-breakout connection is appropriate regardless of whether the selected condition is satisfied or unsatisfied In some embodiments, the selected condition is satisfied when the local network identity corresponds to a network identity of a home public land mobile network or an equivalent home public land mobile network. | 07-02-2009 |
Janne Manninen, Espoo FI
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20150107177 | CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A construction block | 04-23-2015 |
Jarmo Manninen, Helsinki FI
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20130328872 | COMPUTER AIDED MODELING - To facilitate modeling a virtual object type is introduced. The virtual object type is a generic modeling aid by means of which one or more virtual objects, each representing a three-dimensional determined volume within a model, may be created, the virtual object being usable for modeling one or more physical objects representing one or more articles that will or may exist in the real world. | 12-12-2013 |
Jorma Manninen, Vantaa FI
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20140115918 | ARRANGEMENT FOR REMOVING WATER FROM AN EQUIPMENT SPACE - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an equipment space that is a closed space provided with electrical equipment and an air dryer condensing the moisture of the air in the equipment space into water. A system for removing water from the equipment space includes a porous element having a capillary structure and being located in an outlet opening of the equipment space. The porous element is connected such that water condensed by the air dryer is directed to a first inner surface of the porous element. The capillary structure of the porous element is configured to propogate water from the inner surface of the porous element to an outer surface of the porous element. The outer surface of the porous element is configured to release water to ambient air outside the equipment space. | 05-01-2014 |
20140216069 | COOLING ASSEMBLY AND DEHUMIDIFICATION METHOD - A cooling assembly includes a device chamber containing a device chamber cooling medium, a heat exchanger including at least one cooling surface in contact with the device chamber cooling medium, a control unit configured to control the heat exchanger, a humidity sensor configured to detect a humidity level in the device chamber, and a receptacle. The control unit is configured to perform a dehumidification operation as a response to the humidity level exceeding a predetermined threshold value in the device chamber. The dehumidification operation includes lowering a temperature of the at least one cooling surface in order to condensate water from the device chamber cooling medium on the at least one cooling surface. The receptacle is configured to receive water dripping from the at least one cooling surface. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216681 | COOLING ASSEMBLY - A cooling assembly includes a device chamber, a cooling chamber separated from the device chamber, a heat exchanger, a device chamber fan arrangement and a control unit. The heat exchanger includes a first portion located in the device chamber and a second portion located in the cooling chamber for transferring heat from the device chamber to the cooling chamber. The device chamber fan arrangement is configured to generate a device chamber cooling medium flow including a first partial flow interacting with the first portion of the heat exchanger. The cooling assembly also includes a first throttle arrangement for regulating the first partial flow. The control unit is configured to reduce a cooling power of the heat exchanger as a response to predetermined operating conditions by decreasing the first partial flow with the first throttle arrangement. | 08-07-2014 |
Katharine Manninen, Limerick, PA US
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20140188175 | Orthopedic Fixation Devices and Methods of Installation Thereof - The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies. | 07-03-2014 |
Keijo Manninen, Varkaus FI
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20120030901 | AIR BURST TO CLEAR DETECTION WINDOW - An apparatus including a housing having at least one window, an air burst nozzle positioned atop the housing and aimed at the window, a compressed air source, an air control solenoid connected to the air burst nozzle, the compressed air source, and a support box. The compressed air source provides compressed air to the air control solenoid. A timer module directs a magnetic valve of the support box to supply power to the coil of the air control solenoid in order to engage the solenoid. When the air control solenoid is engaged, compressed air is provided to the air burst nozzle. The air burst nozzle directs a burst of air at the window of the housing to clear it of any particulates. In accordance with user programming of the timer module, the process is then repeated at regular intervals. | 02-09-2012 |
Kristiina Manninen, Lohja FI
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20090032207 | Process for Producing Mechanical Pulp Suitable for Paper or Cardboard Making - Method for the production of mechanical or chemi-mechanical pulp as raw material for paper or cardboard. According to this method, the pulp is fibrillated and the fibrillated pulp is bleached in alkaline conditions. According to the present invention, the pulp is screened to separate the reject from the accept, at maximum approximately 60% of the total amount of pulp is separated as the reject, the reject is bleached separate from the accept, and, after that, the bleached reject is remixed with the accept. When operating according to the present invention, the strength of the pulp increases and the energy used for refining is reduced, which is seen both in the refining of the reject and in the post-refining of the final mechanical pulp. | 02-05-2009 |
Lauri Manninen, Hyvinkaa FI
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20150321036 | THERMAL EXPANSION ASSEMBLY FOR WATER MIST FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method are provided for maintaining a standby pressure in a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system includes at least on spray head and a drive source coupled to the at least one spray head by a supply line. The supply lines delivers extinguishing medium to the spray head. The drive source maintains a standby pressure of the extinguishing medium in the supply line when the system is inactive. A release line is coupled at a first end to the supply line. The release line includes a thermal expansion assembly. When the system is inactive and the standby pressure exceeds a first threshold, the thermal expansion assembly releases extinguishing medium from the system to reduce the standby pressure. When the system is active and the standby pressure exceeds the first threshold, the thermal expansion assembly does not release extinguishing medium from the system. | 11-12-2015 |
Peter Rudolph Manninen, Brownsburg, IN US
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20080306125 | Compounds and Methods for Modulating Fx-Receptors - Compounds of formula. wherein variables are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed as useful for treating dyslipidemia and related diseases. | 12-11-2008 |
20090270460 | FXR AGONISTS - Compounds of formula wherein variables are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed as useful for treating dyslipidemia and related diseases. | 10-29-2009 |
20100152166 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING FXR - Compounds of formula (I): formula (I) wherein variables are as defined herein and their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are disclosed as useful for treating dyslipidemia and diseases related to dyslipidemia. | 06-17-2010 |
20140235718 | PHENOXYETHOXY COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a compound of the Formula I: | 08-21-2014 |
Tapio Manninen, Tampere FI
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20090158232 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - There is provided a method comprising: examining the location of one or more feature(s) of the one or more component(s) of a circuit arrangement to determine the displacement of the location of said one or more associated communication contact(s) with respect to a designed location for the communication contact(s), and providing corrective communication path layout data of said circuit arrangement based upon the said displacement(s). | 06-18-2009 |
Timo P. Manninen, Helsinki FI
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20130151020 | MEASUREMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR FIELD DEVICES - Disclosed are sensors to measure predetermined process variables in the process pipeline and to transmit measurement data over wired automation lines to the automation system for process automation purposes. A wireless measurement transmitter is connected to the wired automation line between the sensor and the automation system. WMT is configured to intercept or tap the measurement data transferred on the automation line and to transmit the tapped measurement data over a wireless connection to an intelligent control valve for local control and/or diagnosis procedures performed at the intelligent control valve. | 06-13-2013 |
Tony Manninen, Oulu FI
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20150196801 | MANAGING PHYSIOLOGICAL EXERCISE DATA - A method includes acquiring physiological exercise data from a plurality of physiological exercise sensors applied by a group of exercisers; determining a performance metric for each exerciser on the basis of the acquired physiological exercise data; detecting whether or not a predetermined common target is met on the basis of the performance metrics; and triggering an event upon detecting that the predetermined common target is met. | 07-16-2015 |
Veijo Manninen, Rajamaki FI
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20130126278 | SLIDING GUIDE SHOE AND AN ELEVATOR PROVIDED WITH A SLIDING GUIDE SHOE - A sliding guide shoe includes at least a body part, which includes at least a slide pad space for a slide pad as well as at least one fixing part for fixing the sliding guide shoe to its base. The body part is essentially the same in its cross-sectional profile throughout its whole length. An elevator is also provided with the sliding guide shoe. | 05-23-2013 |