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Hyvinkaa, Finland

Jyrki Laaksonheimo

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents and 9 EPO patents. Top assignee: Kone Corporation. Active years: 2003-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jyrki Laaksonheimo. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jyrki-laaksonheimo

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 60.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hyvinkää, FI (2008 - 2012)
  • Hyvinkaa, FI (2003 - 2019)
  • Helsinki, FI (2020)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 1,089 
 
Kone Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2026

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12545550 - Elevator parking brake, a method for operating an elevator system and an elevator system (2026-02-10),
2. 10769867 - Method for maintenance of a transportation device, software program, and controller (2020-09-08),
3. 10472203 - Method and apparatus for automatic determination of elevator drive configuration (2019-11-12),
4. 10202257 - Method and system for increasing the availability of an elevator standing unused at a landing (2019-02-12),
5. 9604819 - Elevator monitoring arrangement configured to monitor operation of a safety device of an elevator, a controller and method for performing same (2017-03-28),
6. 8235180 - Elevator system with a brake control circuit using a controllable switch switched with short pulses (2012-08-07),
7. 8205721 - Arrangement and method for controlling the brake of an elevator using different brake current references with different operation delays (2012-06-26),
8. 8177033 - Transportation system with capacitive energy storage and non-volatile memory for storing the operational state of the transportation system upon detection of the operational anomaly in power (2012-05-15),
9. 7339343 - Method for correcting speed feedback in a motor (2008-03-04),
10. 6515444 - Method for controlling a current-regulated motor (2003-02-04),

Title: Innovations by Jyrki Laaksonheimo

Introduction

Jyrki Laaksonheimo is a notable inventor based in Hyvinkää, Finland. He has made significant contributions to the field of transportation devices and elevator technology. With a total of nine patents to his name, Laaksonheimo continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a method for the maintenance of a transportation device propelled by an electric motor. This invention utilizes an incremental encoder to sense the motion of a moving part. It includes acquiring a pulses-per-rotation configuration value, deriving a pulses-per-rotation estimation value, and determining a pulses-per-rotation error value. This information is then used to generate maintenance information indicating when maintenance should be performed on the transportation device.

Another significant patent is a method and apparatus for the automatic determination of elevator drive configuration. This invention relates to a traction elevator system and involves obtaining electrical motor parameters to determine the roping ratio of the elevator. The method allows for the storage of torque values required to hoist the elevator under various load conditions, enhancing the efficiency of elevator operations.

Career Highlights

Jyrki Laaksonheimo is currently associated with Kone Corporation, a leading company in the elevator and escalator industry. His work focuses on improving the functionality and reliability of transportation systems. His innovative approaches have contributed to advancements in both maintenance and operational efficiency.

Collaborations

Laaksonheimo has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Ari Kattainen and Pekka Hytti. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Jyrki Laaksonheimo's contributions to the fields of transportation devices and elevator technology exemplify the spirit of innovation. His patents reflect a commitment to enhancing efficiency and reliability in these critical systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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