Mirva Mustakangas

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents and 10 EPO patents. Top assignee: Metso Finland Oy. Active years: 2025-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mirva Mustakangas. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mirva-mustakangas

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 8 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 9)

EPO Patents = 10 (Patent Applications = 11)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.6

ph-index = 1

Company Filing History:

8 out of 34

Metso Finland Oy

patents

Years Active: 2025-2026

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8 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12623165 - Filter plate assembly for a horizontal plate and frame-type filter, such as a tower press, a filter plate and a vat liner (2026-05-12),

2. 12616923 - Sealing strip for sealing adjacent filter plate assemblies of a filter press, such as a tower press, a filter frame, a filter frame assembly and a filter apparatus (2026-05-05),

3. 12611620 - Grid and a vat for a filtrate vat assembly of a vertical filter press (2026-04-28),

4. 12508524 - Filter plate assembly for a filter press, and such a filter press (2025-12-30),

5. 12496538 - Outlet piece assembly for a horizontal plate and frame-type filter, such as a tower press (2025-12-16),

6. 12458910 - Filter plate frame assembly, a horizontal filter press, such as a tower press, having such a plate frame assembly, and a method of replacing worn components of horizontal filter press (2025-11-04),

7. 12440784 - Filter plate subframe (2025-10-14),

8. 12434176 - Filter diaphragm for a horizontal plate and frame-type filter, such as a tower press (2025-10-07),

Title: Mirva Mustakangas: Innovator in Filter Technology

Introduction

Mirva Mustakangas is a prominent inventor based in Pirkkala, Finland. She has made significant contributions to the field of filter technology, holding a total of 8 patents. Her innovative designs focus on improving the efficiency and functionality of horizontal plate and frame-type filters.

Latest Patents

Among her latest patents is an outlet piece assembly for a horizontal plate and frame-type filter, such as a tower press. This invention features a base that is removably attachable to a filter press, along with a lid that is fixed to the base. This design allows for an internal conduit to be formed, ensuring secure sealing between components. Another notable patent is for a filter plate frame assembly that allows for the removal of a subframe without needing to detach the entire frame from the filter press. This innovation streamlines the process of replacing worn components, enhancing operational efficiency.

Career Highlights

Mirva Mustakangas is currently employed at Metso Finland Oy, where she continues to develop cutting-edge solutions in filter technology. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of horizontal filter presses, making them more user-friendly and efficient.

Collaborations

She collaborates with talented coworkers, including Ismo Juvonen and Janne Kaipainen, who contribute to her innovative projects and help bring her ideas to fruition.

Conclusion

Mirva Mustakangas is a trailblazer in the field of filter technology, with a focus on creating practical solutions that enhance the efficiency of filtration processes. Her contributions are paving the way for advancements in this essential industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.