Antti Saarelainen

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 21 EPO patents, primarily in Elevator Systems. Top assignee: Kone Corporation. Active years: 2014-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Antti Saarelainen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/antti-saarelainen

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 20 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 80.0

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 21 (Patent Applications = 28)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 35(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Espoo, FI (2014 - 2018)
Helsinki, FI (2022 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

20 out of 1,089

Kone Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2014-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Elevator Systems

Safety Brakes

Multicar Control

Brake Diagnosis

Bearing Failures

Motion Feedback

Conveyor Monitoring

Electromagnetic Brake

Rope Condition Monitoring

Parking Brake

Operational Entity

Electricity Supply

20 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12545550 - Elevator parking brake, a method for operating an elevator system and an elevator system (2026-02-10),

2. 12528668 - Method for testing safety characteristics of an elevator (2026-01-20),

3. 12479698 - Arrangement for detecting bearing failures in elevator (2025-11-25),

4. 12330907 - Operational entity and a multicar elevator system for controlling movement of a plurality of elevator cars of a multicar elevator system (2025-06-17),

5. 12071322 - Method, a multicar elevator system, and an operational entity for controlling movement of two or more elevator cars of a multicar elevator system (2024-08-27),

6. 11975944 - Method for diagnosis and/or maintenance of a brake of a transportation system, software program, and brake apparatus (2024-05-07),

7. 11673771 - Elevator car parking brake (2023-06-13),

8. 11618647 - Elevator car parking brake (2023-04-04),

9. 11597633 - Elevator safety brake, elevator and method for testing elevator safety brakes (2023-03-07),

10. 11584617 - Motion feedback in an elevator (2023-02-21),

11. 11440776 - Monitoring solution for a conveyor system (2022-09-13),

12. 9878878 - Elevator (2018-01-30),

13. 9764926 - Brake assembly for an elevator (2017-09-19),

14. 9638272 - Electromagnetic brake, a brake, and a method for making a brake (2017-05-02),

15. 9434576 - Backup circuit for electricity supply, elevator system, and method for ensuring electricity supply of an electronic overspeed governor (2016-09-06),

Title: Antti Saarelainen: Innovator in Elevator Systems

Introduction

Antti Saarelainen is a prominent inventor based in Espoo, Finland. He has made significant contributions to the field of elevator technology, holding a total of 20 patents. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and functionality of multicar elevator systems.

Latest Patents

Saarelainen's latest patents include an operational entity and a multicar elevator system designed for controlling the movement of multiple elevator cars. The operational entity features a user interface with two input elements. This interface allows users to select one or more elevator cars to be moved and generates control signals to manage their movement in a specified direction. Additionally, he has developed a method for controlling the movement of two or more elevator cars, which involves selecting an elevator car manually and managing the movement of other cars away from its driving area.

Career Highlights

Antti Saarelainen is currently employed at Kone Corporation, a leading company in the elevator and escalator industry. His work at Kone has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas and contribute to advancements in elevator technology. His patents reflect his commitment to improving user experience and operational efficiency in multicar elevator systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Saarelainen has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Henri Wenlin and Mikko Puranen. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies in the elevator sector.

Conclusion

Antti Saarelainen is a key figure in the innovation of elevator systems, with a strong portfolio of patents that demonstrate his expertise and vision. His contributions continue to shape the future of elevator technology, making him a significant inventor in this field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.